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To: HMS Surprise

It is stupid for different reasons, but among them is this: did the American people ask King George’s permission before declaring Independence?


22 posted on 11/12/2012 6:31:16 AM PST by SoFloFreeper
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To: SoFloFreeper

“It is stupid for different reasons, but among them is this: did the American people ask King George’s permission before declaring Independence?”

You don’t understand the concept of civil protest?


26 posted on 11/12/2012 6:41:45 AM PST by Kirkwood (Zombie Hunter)
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To: SoFloFreeper

Also you seem to be unaware that the colonists petitioned King George multiple times. Look up the Olive Branch Petition.


29 posted on 11/12/2012 6:48:33 AM PST by Kirkwood (Zombie Hunter)
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To: SoFloFreeper

Yes, as a matter of fact the revolution only started after the King ignored numerous pleas for compromise. Learn history, then post.


53 posted on 11/12/2012 10:06:26 PM PST by HMS Surprise (Chris Christie can STILL go straight to hell.)
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