The war is inevitable - and let it come! I repeat, sir, let it come...The next gale that sweeps from the North will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of liberty and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death. -From a speech by Patrick Henry, March 23, 1775

What is Patrick Henry's message in the this excerpt?

A. Gentlemen should carefully consider what they are wiling to sacrifice if war comes.
B. It is better to be a slave than risk everything in a war with England.
C. Keeping the peace with Great Britain is worth dying for.
D. War with Britain is likely, and it is worth dying over.
E. If the colonies stand idle, perhaps England will leave them alone.