Mike
2009-04-04 14:21:19
re: Tony and the “Magnificent Seven”:
Right movie, wrong conclusion: Until those peaceful farmers admitted to themselves (as the old man told them) that they had to fight, they were and would always be victims.
In order to stand a chance in that fight, they needed a) to know how and b) have the proper weapons.
Calvera and his crew were well-armed and experienced. The farmers were neither. So, they sought support from outside and convinced Yul Brynner, Charles Bronson, et al to help.
The good citizens of Mexico – if they want an end to that violence – need to be armed to fight latter-day Calveras. Peace through strength.
