TO FIGHT OR SUCCOMB TO TYRANNY??

I do not believe in living by the sword - because the Savior said that would end with us dying by the sword.  BUT, I also like what Brigham Young had to say on the matter (while acknowledging that this was said in the days of Johnson's Army):

"As for this people fostering to themselves that the day has come for them to sell their guns and ammunition to their enemies, and sit down and sleep in peace, they will find themselves deceived and before they know, they will sleep until they are slain. They have got to carry weapons with them, to be ready to send their enemies to hell cross lots, whether they be Lamanites or mobs who may come to take their lives, or destroy their property. We must be prepared that they dare not come to us in a hostile manner without being assured they will meet a vigorous resistance and ten to one meet their grave... Brigham Young J.D. Vol. I pgs. 171-172 July 31, 1858