Here's to that small group of men who gathered quietly and at great risk to themselves and their families to devise a plan to throw off the chains of an oppressive government. Farmers, lawyers, carpenters, shop keepers, blacksmiths and every other profession of their era stood shoulder to shoulder facing the Atlantic. They raised a finger and then raised a rifle in defiance of the most powerful nation in the world so that they could be free men. Many of them lost everything, including their lives to create something bigger than themselves and left it in the safe keeping of generations to follow. For us, their sons and daughters, to take for granted and squander something so precious would be the greatest disgrace of our forefathers. As we gather this weekend, enjoy the barbeque, family, friends, a glass of cheer and fireworks, but more importantly, remember the responsibility and privilege that has been bestowed upon us. Remember the sacrifice of those who established the torch of liberty, those who have offered their lives in it's defense and those who continue to carry it today. Happy Independence Day people!
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Treason, 4 July 1776!
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Re: Treason, 4 July 1776!
Hear, Hear! To all that have given some and to some that have given all!
SC
Hear, Hear! To all that have given some and to some that have given all!
SC
Re: Treason, 4 July 1776!
Well said.
There are many lessons in the events of 1776 beyond those of grilling and beer.
The so-called rational 'isms of the 20th century: Communism, Nazism, Socialism, all assumed that a complete reorganization of society based on ideology was good for the human race. But the American and French revolutions taught us differently: That human beings do not respond well to wholescale attempts at social manipulation.
Well said.
There are many lessons in the events of 1776 beyond those of grilling and beer.
The so-called rational 'isms of the 20th century: Communism, Nazism, Socialism, all assumed that a complete reorganization of society based on ideology was good for the human race. But the American and French revolutions taught us differently: That human beings do not respond well to wholescale attempts at social manipulation.
Re: Treason, 4 July 1776!
I agree Knight, should be required reading!
A very large thanks to those wise men who had it so right.
Mike
I agree Knight, should be required reading!
A very large thanks to those wise men who had it so right.
Mike
Re: Treason, 4 July 1776!
Very good. Happy Birthday America. Let us not ever forger this date. MM
Very good. Happy Birthday America. Let us not ever forger this date. MM
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