General Peter van Uhm is the Netherlands chief of defense. In the following TED presentation, he explains why he chose a gun to make the world a better place. Others choose a pen or brush.
He intentionally picked up a gun.
I’ve not talked about my military service on my blogs. His presentation is a superb proxy for why I took my turn carrying a gun, especially one that held frightening power.
Here’s the reason in one phrase: (more…)
Posted by Jim Ulvog on February 28, 2015, 9:38 am
https://freedomismoral.com/2015/02/28/why-i-chose-a-gun-evil-exists/
Recently watched one of my favorite movies again. “Gettysburg” tells some of the story of that famous battle.
I like one monologue in particular, one between Col. Chamberlain and Sgt. Kilrain. There is a beautiful illustration of the freedom to accomplish what you can.
The scene:
Posted by Jim Ulvog on January 9, 2013, 9:46 am
https://freedomismoral.com/2013/01/09/ill-be-treated-as-i-deserve-you-can-have-that-in-capitalism-combined-with-democracy/
