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“When a criminal breaks into your home I'll let the liberals call the lawyer. I'm going to call Smith & Wesson.” quote by Rick Perry
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“When a criminal breaks into your home I'll let the liberals call the lawyer. I'm going to call Smith & Wesson.”

Rick Perry

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Source Speech: Campaign rally, Texas, 2011

The speaker prefers personal armed defense over legal counsel when faced with crime, emphasizing self-reliance and distrust of liberal institutions.

In simple terms: Choose guns over lawyers for home protection.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize personal security.

Themes

self-reliance politics gun rights

Mood

defiant assertive

Type

political controversial

When to use this quote

  • home invasion
  • personal safety
  • political debate

Key Concepts

individualism law enforcement liberal critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is self-defense always the best response?
  • What are the risks of bypassing legal help?
A Different Perspective

May overlook legal consequences of violent retaliation.

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