Elliott Pershing Stitzel (November 27, 1918 – May 21, 2005), better known by his stage name Stephen Elliott, was an American actor. The best work we can do as a free people is secure the one right capable of securing all others. [1] After serving in World War II with the United States Merchant Marine, he started a successful career on Broadway with his debut in Shakespeare's The Tempest; two years later, Elliott was selected by Robert Lewis to be one of The Actors Studio's founding members.[2]. Against this backdrop, to suggest the Second Amendment should be further restricted would surely concern many historical champions of liberty. Relive the 2021 Busch Clash at Daytona that saw several drivers overshoot Turn 1, throw plenty of dirt on the bus stop and two best friends crash racing for the win. Chase Elliott was trying to take the Busch Clash lead from Ryan Blaney on the last lap but ended up wrecking the both of them at the Daytona Road Course. Additional Broadway credits include A Cry for Players, King Lear, The Miser, Georgy, The Crucible, and The Creation of the World and Other Business. And who were the militia? Watch breaking news videos, viral videos and original video clips on CNN.com. Highway To Heaven "Thoroughbreds" Episodes 1 and 2 with Helen Hunt and Micheal Landon 1985. ", Biden: "Those who say 'the tree of liberty is watered with the blood of patriots' -- a great line, well, guess what: The fact is, if you’re going to take on the government you need an F-15 with Hellfire Missiles. With their wedding just weeks away, Georgia has penned a Stellar column about her love for Lee. Meet Temple Lea Houston, youngest son of Texas hero Sam Houston and one of Texas’s first great trial lawyers. “The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. Biden’s plan would end online gun sales, expand the federal background check system, and hold firearm manufacturers accountable for gun crimes committed by others. He also appeared in the "Murder! It’s important to note that JFK preserved the link between the “Minute Men” of America’s Revolutionary period and ordinary modern-day American citizens. All of those were helpful in the early courtrooms of Texas. Hence, “The Old Woman’s Gun.” When the Californios in the Pueblo got wind of the American plans to retake their city, about 50-100 horse soldiers under the command of Juan Antonio Carrillo (great uncle of actor Leo Carrillo) unearthed the gun and added “The Old Woman’s Gun” to their arsenal as they headed south for battle. He was known for his quick mind, a silver tongue, fancy dress and a fast gun. When Professor Brainard experiments further on Flubber derivatives, he … The “tree of liberty” line stems from a letter written by Thomas Jefferson to William Stephens Smith, the son-in-law of John Adams. “…the liberties of the American people were dependent upon the ballot-box, the jury-box, and the cartridge-box; that without these no class of people could live and flourish in this country, Douglass wrote in his autobiography, Life and Times of Frederick Douglass. It has been said that these three boxes, combined with the “soap box“ of free speech, make up the foundational rights of a free people. Welcome to seekacover.com! “What country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Elliott Pershing Stitzel (November 27, 1918 – May 21, 2005), better known by his stage name Stephen Elliott, was an American actor. Directed by Robert Stevenson. “There is no way an AK-47 is going to take care of you. Please, enable JavaScript and reload the page to enjoy our modern features. After all, the threat of an authoritarian winning control of the United States government was a primary reason the founders included the Second Amendment in the Bill of Rights. His marriage to Barbara Blaise was terminated by divorce in February 1947, according to The Kingston Daily Freeman (Kingston, NY), 4 October 1947, page 3. With that in mind, securing our individual rights has always been inextricably linked to our ability to collectively defend them. Simply put, individuals equipped with their own firearms, came together to form a militia. One of America’s most revered Democratic Presidents, John F Kennedy, stressed the importance of an armed citizenry during a commemorative message on Roosevelt Day in 1961: “In my own native state of Massachusetts, the battle for American freedom was begun by the thousands of farmers and tradesmen who made up the Minute Men―citizens who were ready to defend their liberty at a moment's notice. compared to some of the worst dictators in history, John F Kennedy, stressed the importance of an armed citizenry. Given the fact that President Donald Trump has been frequently compared to some of the worst dictators in history, one would think Jefferson’s quote would be held in high esteem rather than mocked. The great American social reformer and abolitionist Frederick Douglass, who having escaped the horrors of (government-sanctioned) slavery, understood the vital role firearms played in preserving individual freedom. Elliott's television credits include the role of Jane Wyman's first husband in Falcon Crest, General Padget in Columbo, Harold W. Smith in the 1988 television adaptation of Remo Williams, Texan millionaire attorney Scotty Demarest in Dallas, and Judge Harold Aldrich in Chicago Hope. This sentiment has become even more relevant today as we struggle through draconian lockdowns and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. pic.twitter.com/npmW40DHS2. At a campaign event in New Hampshire earlier this year, Joe Biden addressed the topic of individual gun ownership and offered a glimpse into how progressive politicians view those who believe the Second Amendment to be sacrosanct. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except for material where copyright is reserved by a party other than FEE. Like Kennedy, I don’t believe there is a need to parse the Second Amendment. The countdown is on for Bachelorette lovebirds Georgia Love and Lee Elliott to tie the knot. Proponents of gun control tend to focus on the first half of the Second Amendment, citing the phrase “a well regulated Militia,” and believe the right to keep and bear arms should only be exercised through “official” state-run (and regulated) military organizations such as today’s National Guard. To use our free service simply enter the name of the CD or artist you're looking for. During a time when rights are continuously under assault, bearing arms can serve as a buttress for constitutionally protected speech that might otherwise be suppressed. The Walther PP pistol series was first offered in .32 ACP (labeled 7.65mm Kurz) and issued in this chambering to numerous police officers and later to military personnel as well … However, we don’t need to hearken back to the colonial era to understand the importance of the Second Amendment. Unsurprisingly, Biden left out the “tyrants” part in his original talking point. His best known roles were that of the prospective father-in-law, Burt Johnson, in the hit 1981 film Arthur and as Chief Hubbard in the 1984 blockbuster Beverly Hills Cop . A single look at Biden’s ”Plan to End Gun Violence” demonstrates the Second Amendment is on life support. From 1940 to 1942, Elliott studied acting with Sanford Meisner at New York's Neighborhood Playhouse. Two years later, he won the Drama Desk Award for A Whistle in the Dark. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.”. Second Amendment supporters, on the other hand, tend to quote the latter half of the amendment a bit more, stressing “the right of the people” to keep and bear arms. Each colony had its own militia laws, but at the time, the militia was mostly made up of all able-bodied males between the ages of 18-45. Let them take arms,” Jefferson wrote. The Second Amendment was not limited in scope at the time of inception, in part because it was put in place as a bulwark against the despotism and tyranny that could arise out of an all-powerful government and standing army. “Among the natural rights of the colonists are these: First a right to life, secondly to liberty, and thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can,” said Adams. Most importantly, individual militiamen were responsible for equipping themselves. In 1981, Elliott played the role of Bail Organa, father of Princess Leia, in the radio drama adaptation of Star Wars. Understanding the entire text, and its roots in American History, is essential to making the argument for individual as well as collective gun ownership. They had two children, Jency and Jon. In 1967, Elliott was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for Marat/Sade. With Fred MacMurray, Nancy Olson, Keenan Wynn, Tommy Kirk. He married his third wife, actress Alice Hirson, whom he met on Broadway in 1964; they were not married until 1980. Of course Biden butchered the paraphrased quote. episode of The Eddie Capra Mysteries. Without going into a full blown history lesson, “well regulated” in the 18th century had a slightly different meaning than the word “regulated” does today. Michael Sullivan [CC0], from Wikimedia Commons First, of course, is the Walther PP, PPK and PPK/S, models designed to meet requirements for import and sale in the United States under the Gun Control Act of 1968.. Adam Johnston is a libertarian-conservative writer and contributor to freethepeople.org (@FreeThePeople). Any cursory review of the writings of many of the founding fathers would support that. He married stage actress Nancy Chase on 9 October 1947 (Billboard, 18 October 1947, p. 47) and divorced in 1960. There is no way an AK-47 is going to take care of you." We need look no further than Samuel Adams. Unfortunately a single look at Biden’s ”Plan to End Gun Violence” demonstrates the Second Amendment, as originally conceived, is on life support. The fact is, if you’re going to take on the government, you need an F-15 with Hellfire missiles,” said Biden. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? Please do not edit the piece, ensure that you attribute the author and mention that this article was originally published on FEE.org. Elliott was born Elliott Pershing Stitzel in New York City. Today we need a nation of minute men; citizens who are not only prepared to take up arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as a basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom. Elliott after Busch Clash: ‘Certainly didn’t need to wreck (Blaney)’ - NASCAR EN ESPANOL In 1981 he had a small role as the newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst in the TV serial Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years. For others, see, The Creation of the World and Other Business, Perry Mason Movie: The Case of the Lost Love, The Big One: The Great Los Angeles Earthquake, "Stephen Elliott, 86; Veteran Stage, Film and TV Actor Known for Role in 'Arthur'", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Stephen_Elliott_(actor)&oldid=1004081374, United States Merchant Mariners of World War II, Wikipedia articles with SNAC-ID identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SUDOC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 1 February 2021, at 00:15. "Those who say 'The tree of liberty is watered with the blood of patriots,' a great line, well, guess what? State governments around the country have taken extreme actions that include closing businesses, infringing upon the right to worship, and even restricting the amount of people allowed inside one's own home.