Priests differ on call to arms in violence-torn Mexico state
ABC News
Even for the violence-wracked Mexican state of Michoacan, people were surprised when a priest called from the pulpit for parishioners to arm themselves against warring drug gangs
MEXICO CITY -- Even for the violence-wracked Mexican state of Michoacan, it was surprising when a priest called from the pulpit for parishioners to arm themselves against warring drug gangs.
“The cartel gunmen come, they take the livestock, they screw your wife and daughter, and you do nothing," the Rev. Alfredo Gallegos said in a sermon. ”Well, get yourself a gun, the government can go to hell."
“We have to defend our lives,” Gallegos continued.
Mexican law forbids most civilians from owning almost all firearms, except for extremely-low caliber hunting rifles or shotguns.
