Sons Of Liberty Radio with Bradlee Dean
Bradlee Dean's "MY WAR" - Part 5
Defending the Republic: Faith, Freedom, and the Cost of Liberty
MY WAR: The Fight for a Generation
A crusade for Constitutional literacy, Second Amendment rights, and spiritual awakening in American schools.
PART 5 SUMMARY
Core Philosophy & Voice
"With guns, we are citizens. Without them, we are subjects."
✕The "Spoon" Analogy
Blaming guns for school shootings is compared to blaming spoons for obesity—targeting the tool rather than the individual's character or actions.
Key Arguments:
Institutional Distrust: Only 12% of Americans trust Congress; highlighting widespread misconduct among members.
The Cost of Freedom: Freedom is "blood-bought" by veterans; failing to know the Constitution desecrates their sacrifice.
Spiritual Law: The Ten Commandments are the "schoolmaster" to detect sin and lead to redemption.
The "Hall of Shame" & History
111
Bankruptcies run by members
79
Bad credit (No Amex)
33
DWI Arrests
17
Drug-related arrests
The Disarmament Timeline (Genocide):
Turkey (1911)1.5M Armenians
USSR (1929)20M Dissidents
Germany (1938)13M Victims
Cambodia (1956)1M Educated
*Total 20th Century: ~56 Million Exterminated
#2ndAmendment #Constitution #Veterans #Liberty
Runtime: 74 min • Audience: Patriots & Youth
This document summarizes Bradlee Dean’s "My War" presentation, focusing on the intersection of constitutional rights, historical precedents for the Second Amendment, and the spiritual foundations of American liberty. It highlights the urgent need for the next generation to understand the price paid for their freedoms and the moral responsibility of citizenship.
Detailed Points Summary
The Crisis in Public Education and Moral Law
Bradlee Dean reflects on his experience conducting over 331 high school assemblies across 22 states, noting a profound disconnect between modern public education and foundational truths. He argues that the removal of moral "warning signs"—specifically the Ten Commandments—has left the youth vulnerable and insecure. By comparing societal laws to speed limits or deer crossing signs, he posits that the abandonment of biblical principles like "thou shalt not kill" and "honor thy father and mother" has directly contributed to the rise of violence and the breakdown of the American family unit.
The 20th Century Cost of Disarmament
Historical data on genocides following the establishment of gun control.
56 Million
Total Exterminated
20 Million
Soviet Union (1929-53)
13 Million
Nazi Germany (1939-45)
Source: Title 10, Chapter 13 & Historical Records
The Second Amendment and the Illusion of Gun Control
The narrative strongly defends the right to bear arms, asserting that gun control is fundamentally about "control" rather than safety. Dean cites the example of Kennesaw, Georgia, where mandatory gun ownership led to a plummeting crime rate, contrasting this with the skyrocketing crime in disarmed nations like Great Britain and Australia. He emphasizes that criminals do not seek permits and that disarming law-abiding citizens creates "open prey" for predators and tyrannical governments. Historical analysis is provided to show that every major 20th-century genocide was preceded by the disarmament of the target population.
Government Accountability and the "Price of Redemption"
A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the perceived corruption within the U.S. Congress, citing statistics on bankruptcies, bad credit, and criminal records among members. Dean argues that the American people have placed too much "implicit confidence" in public servants who fail to uphold their oaths. He ties this civic duty to the "price of redemption," drawing parallels between the blood shed by veterans to secure the Bill of Rights and the blood shed by Jesus Christ for spiritual salvation. He challenges citizens to honor this sacrifice by knowing and defending the Constitution.
Congressional Conduct Snapshot
111 Members: Ran businesses that went bankrupt.
79 Members: Credit reports too poor for a standard credit card.
64 Members: Financial/personal problems that would deny DoD security clearance.
33 Members: Arrests for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).
Spiritual Warfare and the Call to Action
The summary concludes with a call for a "violent anxiety for salvation" and a rejection of "lawless gospels" that tolerate sin. Dean urges a return to the "Revolutionary War" spirit, characterized by the motto "No King but King Jesus." He emphasizes that true love warns of danger—much like a father disciplining a child to keep them from running into traffic. The ultimate goal is to restore a nation that is "one nation under God," where the Church and the citizenry are active, vigilant, and unashamed of their heritage.
Key Data
Outreach Impact: Over 331 high schools visited in 22 different states.
Historical Genocide Toll: 56 million people exterminated in the 20th century following gun control measures.
Australian Crime Stats: Following the 1996-gun surrender, armed robberies increased by 44% and homicides in Victoria rose by 300%.
Public Confidence: Only 12% of the American people express confidence in Congress as an institution.
To-Do / Next Steps
Parents and educators must teach the posterity the specific reasons why veterans fought, bled, and died.
Citizens should take an hour or two to deeply study the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
Individuals are responsible for holding men and women in government accountable to the freedoms they swore to protect.
Believers must use the Ten Commandments as the "schoolmaster" to bring the knowledge of sin and the need for Christ.
Push the flag back up by asking what you can do for your country rather than what it can do for you.
Conclusion
The document serves as a stark reminder that "freedom is not free" and that the preservation of the American Republic depends on a vigilant, armed, and morally grounded citizenry. By acknowledging the sacrifices of the past—both military and spiritual—citizens are called to move from being "subjects" to being "leaders" who uphold the light of truth against the encroachment of darkness.
