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Mourn America, Grieve America

Aimed to shatter the skull of JFK,
gunshots in Dallas also shattered
the confidence of the Ameican people.

Aimed to destroy MLK,
gunshots in Memphis destroyed
hope for the harmony of the American people.

Aimed to prevent the presidency of RFK,
gunshots in LA kept the Peace caucus
from restraining the American war machine.

Domestic gunmen succeed where foreign
warlords fail: they replace the rule of law with
shotgun politics and phony despots.

Dave Read

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