Month: July 2010

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
July 4th 1776

Two hundred thirty four years ago, a group of farmers, merchants and lawyers, citizens of the British colonies in America, exasperated at their treatment by a repressive colonial government, did an extraordinary and very dangerous act by declaring the independence of their new country, The United States of America, from England.
Trumbull: Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Signing of the Declaration of Independence

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

The immortal words of the Declaration of Independence reflect the revolutionary ideas of those colonists who decided they valued freedom over security:

 When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

Read the full text of the Declaration of Independence.

On this Fourth of July in 2010 when our liberty seems to be under threat, let us all celebrate the principles that this great nation stands for: Life, Liberty and the right to pursue happiness, free from the intrusive restraints of government.  The revolution that started on July 4th 1776 was the spark that ignited the quest for Liberty in mankind throughout the world.  We must be careful that the light of Liberty which originated in this unique country not be extinguished or dimmed.
And….be sure to fly the colors on the 4th.  American Flag
God Bless America!

The Difference between Democrats and Republicans

The Difference between Democrats and Republicans
 
 
Which side of the fence? 
If you ever wondered which side of the fence you sit on, this is a great test! 

If a Republican doesn’t like guns, he doesn’t buy one.
If a Democrat doesn’t like guns, he wants all guns outlawed.   

If a Republican is a vegetarian, he doesn’t eat meat.
If a Democrat is a vegetarian, he wants all meat products banned for everyone.   

If a Republican is homosexual, he quietly leads his life.
If a Democrat is homosexual, he demands legislated respect.   

If a Republican is down-and-out, he thinks about how to better his situation.
A Democrat wonders who is going to take care of him.   

If a Republican doesn’t like a talk show host, he switches channels.
Democrats demand that those they don’t like be shut down.   

If a Republican is a non-believer, he doesn’t go to church.
A Democrat non-believer wants any mention of God and religion silenced.

If a Republican decides he needs health care, he goes about shopping for it, or may choose a job that provides it. 
A Democrat demands that the rest of us pay for his.   

If a Republican reads this, he’ll forward it so his friends can have a good laugh.
A Democrat will delete it because he’s “offended”.