Woody Sez

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I Ain't Gonna Kill Nobody

I took a bath this morning in six war speeches, and a
sprinkle of peace. Looks like ever body is declaring war
against the forces of force. That's what you get for
building up a big war machine. It scares your neighbors
into jumping on you, and then of course they themselves
have to use force, so you are against their force, and
they're against yours. Look like the ring has been drawed
and the marbles are all in. The millionaires has throwed
their silk hats and our last set of drawers in the ring. The
fuse is lit and the cannon is set, and somebody is in for
a frailin. I would like to see every single soldier on every
single side, just take off your helmet, unbuckle your kit,
lay down your rifle, and set down at the side of some
shady lane, and say, nope, I aint a gonna kill nobody.
Plenty of rich folks wants to fight. Give them the guns.

Woody Guthrie