“Americans, indeed all freemen, remember that in the final choice, a soldier's pack is not so heavy a burden as a prisoner's chains.”

The call to duty is more likely to be answered by Patriots than by criminals. Historically, American Patriots have answered the call whenever their freedoms have been threatened. It's the American way. Now if someone at the White House...ANYONE...would just realize that...

Yes, he knew what was to come...

With the current number of political prisoners held in the US, it is not to far off before the soldier's pack is going to be on the free militiaman's back.

And, the responsibilities of taking care of yourself and family are less burdensome than going into debt to 'save' society.

This quote depicts a pathetic observation as the conventional citizenry has a choice to be the status quo's mercenary or their prisoner.  If we would choose the intelligent leadership we would have a choice of peace and harmony.