Our Outrages in Nicaragua

Smuggle a thousand rifles, submachine guns, and grenade launchers into the 20 largest American cities, distribute them among known criminals, excops, the hard core of left- and right-wing lunatic sects, and assure a continuous supply of ammunition and tactical intelligence, leaving behind the simple order: Disorganize; disrupt; create chaos. What would the result be? Very quickly, life in our cities would become intolerable. Violent incidents would be the order of the day, on subways, in buses, or merely walking down the street. Citizens would begin routinely staying home from work. Many would complain about the inefficiency of the government. Most would still hope for its victory, and do what they could to assist it, but with...