Free American Exit Strategy: Book 1 by Mark Goodwin Page B

the bill Senator Dina Fitch is sponsoring?" Adam asked.
    "Actually I just woke up. We had to take shifts last night. Karen slept ‘til 6:00 am, then she got up and stood guard and I went to sleep." Matt explained.
    Adam continued "Fitch is asking Congress to put a 'temporary' moratorium on all gun sales until the crisis is over."
    "There has been a crisis of some type for the past year. If they pass it, they will never lift it. There will always be a crisis if the government needs there to be one." Matt said.
    "I think that’s the point" Adam said.
    "How’s your brother? Does he like teaching at Berea College?" Matt asked.
    "He likes it alright. We’ll see how long that last." said Adam.
    "Why do you say that?" Matt inquired.
    "They are forbidden to date students. Wesley is 25 and most of his students are Juniors, around 20 or 21. Being off limits makes him forbidden fruit. He gets a lot of notes." Adam explained with a laugh. "He shot a big o'l buck yesterday. We'll have plenty of meat all winter. We could live off of deer meat. People who don't like it don't know how to cook it."
    "That's great, what did he take it with?" Matt questioned.
    ".308" Adam replied.
    "His .308 battle rifle! Is that legal?" Matt said inquisitively.
    "As long as it has a 5 round magazine, it’s legal." Adam said.
    "How are you guys set for ammo? This gun bill will probably start a panic buy if it hasn't already. Outdoor World was completely out of every type of ammo last night. Empty shelves as far as the eye could see." Matt said.
    "Between us, we probably have over 5,000 rounds. Lots of .308, 5.56, .40 cal, shotgun shells, .22 LR; I stocked up after it came back on the market from the last Fitch gun bill scare. If Al Mohammad is the number one firearms salesman in America, Fitch takes the gold medal for selling the most magazines and ammo. We should really send them a “thank you” card for helping America get so prepared if it all goes to the devil." Adam said.
    "What would we do without them?" Matt said with as much sarcasm as he could stomach. "Did you guys get some extra dry goods?"
    Adam answered, "Yes. I got beans, rice, sugar, coffee, flour; we also bought several country hams. We just hung them in the cellar. You don't even have to refrigerate them. They have enough salt to last ‘til Jesus comes back!"
    "That might not be that far off." Matt added.
    "I hope it isn't far off." Adam said. "The Marines made me as tough as a bag of nails, but I wish Mandy and Carissa didn't have to grow up in this kind of world."
    Matt thought of the tragedy of all the children that had to get by in all the chaos that was going on around the world. It broke his heart. "They've got a good family. Those girls are going to be just fine. I am glad to hear you guys stocked up. Have you heard of any trouble around there?"
    "No." Adam said. "Business as usual around here. There are quite a few people on food stamps around here but from what I hear, they went to the store and used up the credits they had on their cards. They will go back when they get reloaded."
    "So they believe they will get the balance on the 15th?" Matt asked.
    "I don’t know but if they would’ve acted a fool like they're doing in Detroit, they'd got shot. I suppose that’s good motivation to behave." Adam said.
    "Detroit and London Kentucky are two different worlds, Adam." Matt said. "I'll call in a few days to let you know how things are going around here. Take care."
    "You too." Adam closed.
    Karen stayed home from work as the public schools were closed due to the civil unrest. The sounds of gunshots and sirens had died off during the early morning hours. They had all but ceased when Matt had gone to bed at 6:00 am. It was just after 1:00 p.m. now and he was still drinking his morning coffee. Karen was doing her normal routine. She had just finished a load of laundry and was checking her coupon sites for deals.
    Matt said, "You know you're not going to be able to use your coupons