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"The tyrants are trying to destroy our America. The tyrants are trying to spit upon the grave of our valued dead. The tyrants are tearing up our constitution and riddling and mocking our God even before our face."
--Rev. Norman Olson, Statewide Commander, Michigan Citizen's Militia, Baptist preacher and gun salesman
"I believe there's three ways of controlling the government. The first way is the election process, the second is the threat of using force to take the government back... the third process of keeping our government in check is by taking it back. I personally don't believe we're at that point."
--Col. Ray Southwell, Public Information Officer, Michigan Citizen's Militia, real estate broker
"I felt like the Lord was saying that this is the army of the Lord in the United States at this moment."
--Chaplin Hall, appointed by the Northern Michigan Regional Militia to keep it focused on its "biblical and constitutional intent."
'Stand firm, stand strong...'
From the Michigan Militia's recorded message for "Information About the Militia," 4/23/95
"Winter's cold had gone away, spring's flowers had begun to grow. Perilous times they were in, 200 years ago. All would say 'good morning,' but not all would say 'good night.' Some would tuck their children in, some would not survive the fight. The pains of birth are quite severe, born of righteousness and not of sin, freedom's call would soon be answered by a few Militia Men. Fathers and sons one and all, they would walk into the lions' den, a tyrant king would be dethroned by these Militia Men. From cities, towns and the countryside, from many a now-historic place, Militia Men bought and paid the price, their dreams written in their face. By twilight's last gleaming they stood, and again by dawn's early light. Redcoats fell. The king, defeated--by God, and the Militia Men's might.
Once they were praised, once they were toasted. But that was over 200 years ago. Today, the Militia Men are a threat--our new king has told us so. "Begone with your pride and away with your honor! Who cares about what has been? Down with the old! It's a new world order--there's no place for you Militia Men. Give up your guns, you have no right. Just who do you think you are? Your God is dead and so is your dream--now worship my five-pointed star."
Stand firm, stand strong, Militia Men. America has much need of you today. Be vigilant now, as never before. Evil is trying to steal our country away. Perhaps tomorrow, or in a thousand years you will receive the rewards you are due. Our flag will fly, our spirit will soar, and it will happen because of you. History will record many of your names, stories will tell of where you've been. 'God save the Republic!' will be the citizens' cry, 'and God bless the Militia Men!'"
From the Michigan Militia's recorded message on "Current Events," 4/23/95