OK PEOPLE, ONE MORE TIME. (or; Hey, yous' guys remember this?)
'IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America
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. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. --Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.......'
Personal comments on the above stated artifact:
Whether you find it corny or endearing, reading this makes me cry. Not fits of crazed tears, just weeping, and sobbing. I have finally come to terms with, bearing a Great fight; i am a writer, first. This document is a beautifully and wordy testiment to the meaning that seeps from the core of my heart. Most of the time, i relate anything from this era to be an article of discrimination. I invision mid wives being burned at stakes, and small pox blankets being passed out to desperate and willing Native American Indians. I must give credit where credit is due; this document undermines any of my pressumed accusations. These 'men,' had SO many things RIGHT. If life, liberty, and happiness were up to me, i would in turn require(upon the liberties given in the 1st Amend.) that the Declaration be resited in classrooms countrywide, instead of the Pledge.
How ironic we celebrate this date, with such dismissal of the real meaning. Fireworks and Pilsner beer make for good distractions. It is true, i believe, that once one has become settled into total freedom; is one MOST suseptible to its demise. We do not need to becon recession, to give true remembrance to this document. Do not give way to Apathy. Always take into consideration that change is initiated on a GRASSROOTS level. Do not surrender the Rights granted to you(First and foremost):
'Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.'
Amd ON that note 'Peaceful Assembly, and petition of Government...'
Also, close to my Heart and Soul(Residents of Tx PPPPPPPPLEASSSSEEEEEE do your DUTY and vote NO! on PROP 2 Nov 8th!
http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/2005novconsamend.shtml
PS: A OTRA COSAS A IMPORTANTE!
I love Selena.
oh crap, almost forgot:
Bibliography(correct to my knowledge but not exclusive):
1) http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/
2) http://www.usconstitution.net/articles.html
3)
http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/funddocs/billeng.html
4) http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/2005novconsamend.shtml
5) http://worldcantwait.org/index.php
6) http://www.airamericaradio.com/
7) http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/index.htm
8) http://dictionary.reference.com/
'IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America
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. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. --Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.......'
Personal comments on the above stated artifact:
Whether you find it corny or endearing, reading this makes me cry. Not fits of crazed tears, just weeping, and sobbing. I have finally come to terms with, bearing a Great fight; i am a writer, first. This document is a beautifully and wordy testiment to the meaning that seeps from the core of my heart. Most of the time, i relate anything from this era to be an article of discrimination. I invision mid wives being burned at stakes, and small pox blankets being passed out to desperate and willing Native American Indians. I must give credit where credit is due; this document undermines any of my pressumed accusations. These 'men,' had SO many things RIGHT. If life, liberty, and happiness were up to me, i would in turn require(upon the liberties given in the 1st Amend.) that the Declaration be resited in classrooms countrywide, instead of the Pledge.
How ironic we celebrate this date, with such dismissal of the real meaning. Fireworks and Pilsner beer make for good distractions. It is true, i believe, that once one has become settled into total freedom; is one MOST suseptible to its demise. We do not need to becon recession, to give true remembrance to this document. Do not give way to Apathy. Always take into consideration that change is initiated on a GRASSROOTS level. Do not surrender the Rights granted to you(First and foremost):
'Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.'
Amd ON that note 'Peaceful Assembly, and petition of Government...'
Also, close to my Heart and Soul(Residents of Tx PPPPPPPPLEASSSSEEEEEE do your DUTY and vote NO! on PROP 2 Nov 8th!
http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/2005novconsamend.shtml
PS: A OTRA COSAS A IMPORTANTE!
I love Selena.
oh crap, almost forgot:
Bibliography(correct to my knowledge but not exclusive):
1) http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/
2) http://www.usconstitution.net/articles.html
3)
http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/funddocs/billeng.html
4) http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/2005novconsamend.shtml
5) http://worldcantwait.org/index.php
6) http://www.airamericaradio.com/
7) http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/index.htm
8) http://dictionary.reference.com/
VIEW 4 of 4 COMMENTS
bepps:
It doesn't really matter how much we petition congress. They ddon't want to admit they got screwed royally with the patriot act and look like fools. We're just gonna have to wait til voting time and hope that the voters don't get the techincal opposition that they're sure to get.
cureelise: