The Spanish Civil War gets short shrift in many history books and classes. Perhaps some of the best last words ever came out of the conflict:
“I am starting to believe you are not intending to count me among your friends!” — Pedro Muñoz Seca
These were the final words of Muñoz Seca as he faced a firing squad. He was a Spanish playwright. Perhaps it should be added that he was a comic playwright. Unfortunately, funny men who are critical of communist governments usually do not live very long. Communists do not appreciate ridicule. And when a war breaks out, it’s a great time to declare martial law and get rid of those who point at you and laugh.
Muñoz Seca was brought before a court-martial, and giving a second quote of the day from a man who could be funny when facing death, he is said to have said this before the court: “You can take my hacienda, my land, my wealth, even—as you are going to do—my life. But there is one thing that you cannot take from me—the fear that I have!”
Be assured that as the communists and socialists and other fools take over this country, that we will all be going up against the wall. Let us do so in good humor as Pedro Muñoz Seca did. Let us also know, that we will not be the last up against the wall. Communist revolutions are voracious. They will soon be eating their own. Give the firing squad something to remember, as they, too, will soon face a firing squad of their own.
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