[Note: The following is my memory of American history...don't hold me to every word, just accept it for the storyline.]
During the birthing of America, during the Revolutionary War, our armed forces consisted pretty much of farmers, blacksmiths, store keeps...plain old folks in other words. All they knew of shooting was hunting for rabbits, wild fowl and the like for the family dinner.
When the British soldiers came to our shores, wearing their bright red coats and shiny black boots, they marched in formation down the roads, with their rifles on their shoulders and ample ammunition, prepared to get their job done. Our home-grown militia wore the clothes they owned and had only their own rifles and ammunition...which meant none to spare for sure.
Their instructions: "Don't shoot till you see the whites of their eyes."
They were not told, "Don't shoot till you see their backs." That would have been a much safer way...a coward's way, but safer.
To me, that reflects the very foundation of the United States...the first brick was laid with honor, fairness...equality, actually, no matter the better equipped versus the home-grown. Our forefathers believed right is might and truth prevail, and they were willing to stand on it.
I personally believe God knows naught of war, but since humans tend to love it, our free will brings it. I further believe that since we bring it, we do best when we rely on God's word, will and way to get the most honorable results.
According to me, we're heading in the wrong direction...almost like we're using "shoot 'em in the back" as our guide. If that be true, we'd do well to start our U-turn now for that change is like turning the Queen Mary...it takes time, a steady hand and heart, and more than anything, that reliance on God's word, will and way.
Thank you.
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