“If you are afraid to speak against tyranny,

“If you are afraid to speak against tyranny, then you are already a slave.” –author John “Birdman” Bryant (1943-2009)

“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” –American author Mark Twain (1835-1910)

“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” ~~ Edmund Burke

“There is no safety for honest men, but by believing all evil of evil men, and by acting with promptitude, decision, and steadiness on that belief.” ~~ Edmund Burke