Long Way from the Indian Ocean

An unlikely surge of violence occurred last week off the coast of the French Broad River. Plagued by unrealistic fantasies of theft, abduction, and violence, Asheville residents invoked the 2nd Amendment and formed somewhat of a militia. Though not much of a site to some, the olive drab wreaks of spirit and patriotism.

Hours of fighting was interspersed with hunting squirrel, drinking beer, smoking cigars, and grilling things, but the raggedy militia wore down Somali pirates hell bent on capturing something to negotiate a ransom. No casualties were recorded on our side. One might even dub the conflict more of a "boys night" than an engagement with the enemy, who can be seen here beckoning a fight and brandishing a RPG.