[ctdonath2]

Consider that last year there were more than 14 million Americans who bought licenses to hunt deer in the country. 14 million-- that's a number greater than the largest five professional armies in the world combined. Consider also that those deer hunters are not only armed, but they own items of military utility-- everything from camouflage clothing to infrared "game finders", Global Positioning System devices and night vision scopes.

That's one of my favorite statistics!

Apparently a Japanese leader in WWII said Japan would not attempt to attack the USA mainland "because there would be a rifle behind every blade of grass."

[ItisaReligionofPeace]

who said that? Please post it with verification. I've heard similar variations and I want to know if anyone actually said it. Thanks.

[coloradan]

Apparently a Japanese leader in WWII said Japan would not attempt to attack the USA mainland "because there would be a rifle behind every blade of grass."

Oh please, exaggeration will not help our case, and might damage our credibility. Behind every other blade of grass. ;)

[Mark17]

Apparently a Japanese leader in WWII said Japan would not attempt to attack the USA mainland "because there would be a rifle behind every blade of grass."

I think the Soviets had similar concerns.