"Edward Paul Abbey (January 29, 1927 – March 14, 1989) was an American author and essayist noted for his advocacy of environmental issues and criticism of public land policies. His best-known works include the novel 'The Monkey Wrench Gang,' which has been cited as an inspiration by radical environmental groups, and the non-fiction work Desert Solitaire. Writer Larry McMurtry referred to Abbey as the "Thoreau of the American West"."

Ireland, Iran, India and others were disarmed societies. I am NOT advocating violent overthrow of ANY government, but there are some differences in the US that would work to the advantage of revolutionaries.