The Intolerable Acts v2.0 - History Repeating Itself

Just for some entertainment and lively discussions I figured I would post this. My twins are starting to cover the Reveloutionary War. Of course I am adding to what isn't covered in the school's version.

So, what say you about history repeating itself here? You can draw many parallels from these 5 Act to what we are experiencing right now. I'll say it again, if this were 1776, we'd be shooting by now. The Boston Massacre is not that far off. One match to set the entire powder keg off is all that is needed.

The Boston Port Act: The first of these closed the port of Boston until the East India Company was paid for the lost tea. This created a great hardship for the people of Boston whose livlihood depended on trade.

(Energy Indepence denied...Keystone, Off shore oil, The EPA, 'Favored Nation' Trade Status ...)

Massachusetts Government Act: The second modified the Massachusetts Charter of 1691, taking away many of its rights of self-government. It was aimed at punishing Boston and forcing it out of resistance. Almost all positions in the colonial government wer to be appointment by the governor or directly by the King. Activities of town meetings were limited. Massachusetts was very proud of its independence and was angry at this infringement on its rights.

(Czars, ATF, DOJ, The 10th Amendment being raped, ...)

Administration of Justice Act: The third measure provided that British officials accused of committing crimes in a colony might be taken to England for trial. Because it wold mean witnesses would be forced to travel, the practical effect was thought to be that the British officials would escape justice.

(Executive Pardons, Administrative Leave, Elected Officials being above the law, ...)

The Quartering Act: The fourth measure allowed the British to quarter British soldiers in colonial buildings at the expense of the colonists, including colonists' homes, if there were insufficient space in other buildings.

(Our taxes pay for quarters of LEO, the Military, other various agencies)

The Quebec Act: The fifth act extended the boundaries of the province of Quebec. Because Quebec did not have representative assemblies, many colonists thought this transfer of land from the colonies to unrepresented Quebec was another attempt to punish the colonies and solidify British control. (Giving foreign interests a say in our government operations; UN, Egypt, China, ...)

Check out the Paul Revere created image on this link

http://www.historywiz.com/intolerable.htm