The 300

As in the time of the Spartans our very freedoms are in great peril. The 300 Spartans led by Leonidas saw the invading Persian army for what it truly was the end of all that they held dear. Not only were their lives in jeopardy but there homes their lands their culture and yes their women and children. Knowing that they faced certain death the Spartans stood in a narrow pass at Thermopylae ready to sacrifice all for those that they loved. For freedom was as important to them as the very air they breathed. For what is life without the freedom to choose your own destiny your own happiness. In three days the Spartans killed so many Persians that much of the vast Persian army deserted after the battle was won. Some might say the Persians came to fear the mighty fighting skills of the Spartan warriors knowing many more lie ahead in future battles. But I submit to you that a different force was at work other than fear for the mass desertions in the Persian army. By the Persians own account they had an army of two million men but by the time they reached Athens only one million remained. This is why the numbers of the Persian army are still debated to this day. Now what do I think happened at Thermopylae an awakening. As the Spartans fought and died for three days the Persian army made up of mostly slaves who had lost their freedom came to admire the Spartans. More I believe the slave army came to embrace that which the Spartans fought so bravely for FREEDOM. Watching the Spartans and Leonidas fight for three days until the last Spartan fell by Persian arrows inspired in some of the Persian army to defy their masters an opt for freedom even if it meant certain death. Today my fellow Americans we face not a vast Persian army but something just as terrible. Socialists working against the will of the people will bring about an end to our freedoms. And not just for you but your children and their children and so on. Socialists pretending to be liberals will bring about the fundamental change of our great Republic. As I write this the Socialists are sending to your children's schools across this nation a sign up sheet to enroll in our President's civilian army he promised to raise. Just as large as our military and just as well armed and funded as our military. What do your children have to do to join you ask? Read books promoting socialism and condemning free market principles. So America once again we need brave men to stand in the narrow pass and fight for freedom. You may lose your life like the brave Spartans and Leonidas but tell me are you willing to live with the consequences if you do nothing.