Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-3] of 3 Edward Abbey quotesEdward Abbey QuotesEdward Abbey A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.~ Edward Abbey The tank, the B-52, the fighter-bomber, the state controlled police and the military are the weapons of dictatorship. The rifle is the weapon of democracy... If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government—and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws.~ Edward Abbey Fantastic doctrines (like Christianity or Islam or Marxism) require unanimity of belief. One dissenter casts doubt on the creed of millions. Thus the fear and the hate; thus the torture chamber, the iron stake, the gallows, the labor camp, the psychiatric ward.~ Edward Abbey Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print