The Lexington Militia, the first group to defend against the British Redcoats in what is sometimes called the "first strike of the match" of the Revolutionary War, was led by Captain John Parker, a man in his 40s, suffering in the late stages of tuberculosis. Captain Parker carried a musket onto the Lexington Green that morning. That musket hangs in the Massachusetts State House as an honor to the sacrifices of those men and as a reminder of what led to our freedoms and our country.
The musket has upon it a trigger lock.
Great find Annie.
Bill, why in God's name would ANYONE put a trigger lock on a musket? Are they afraid it will jump off the wall, load itself, pull back it's own hammer, and fire? The thing would probably shatter if not properly cared for over the years anyway.
That musket hangs on the wall of the Massachusetts State Senate chamber. The Massachusetts' State Senate consiste of 35 Democrats and 5 Republicans (at least in name-I don't know if they are in action)
Consider also who Massachusetts has sent to Washington as US Senators for the last several years: John Kerry and Teddy Kennedy.
It doesn't have to make sense; it makes them look like they're actually doing something.
Remember that when you're standing up to your neck in poop and someone promises you "change", they can deliver on that promise by putting you up to your ankles in poop. They don't have to change the level of poop, they just have to stand you on your head.
Blessings,
Bill
Just a bump for those that never read the article before.