How does that quote calling for a violent overthrow of the government to me it says sometimes it is necessary for people to shed blood (on both sides) to insure we keep our liberty.whistler wrote:I agree that the man was within his rights, and that the media always plays to whatever will get the most notice. But carrying a sign advocating "watering the tree of liberty" which is basically calling for violent overthrow of the government, is not a reasonable way to get anyone to see your point of view.
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."
- Thomas Jefferson, author of the United States Declaration (July 4, 1776), third President of the United States of America.