The Battle of Athens and Gun Control

The transcript discusses the role of the Second Amendment in the Battle of Athens, Tennessee. It describes the political climate in McMinn County, where Democrat Paul Cantrell's election as sheriff led to a decade of corruption. Returning GIs, determined to ensure fair elections, used their Second Amendment rights to form a militia and confront Cantrell's forces. The conflict resulted in the GIs' victory and the election of Henry Knox as sheriff. The Battle of Athens is often cited by pro-gun advocates as a demonstration of the Second Amendment's importance in protecting democracy.

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