Sic Semper Tyrannis

Thus Always To Tyrants! The phrase was recommended by George Mason to the Virginia Convention in 1776, as part of the commonwealth's seal. The Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia shows Virtue, spear in hand, with her foot on the prostrate form of Tyranny, whose crown lies nearby. The Seal was planned by Mason and designed by George Wythe, who signed the United States Declaration of Independence and taught law to Thomas Jefferson. Our version of the design features a minute man soldier standing over a tyrant. Taxation is Theft. Shirt is Heather Grey! Our shirts run a little small and are athletic fit so if you are in between sizes or are unsure, please order up one size.