American Liberties Not the Grants of Princes

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Posted by captkarl on 23 Jul 08 - 1 Comment

Let it be known that American Liberties are not the grants of princes, queens or either house of Congress. That many of our rights are inherent and essential! Agreed on as maximums and established as preliminaries even before Congress existed. We have a right to them, as they are derived from our maker. Our forefathers have earned and bought liberty for us at the expense of their ease, their estates, their pleasures and their blood.

Enemies Because Two Sides to Every Question

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Posted by captkarl on 23 Jul 08 - 0 Comments

“Men of energy of character must have enemies; because there are two sides to every question, and taking one with decision, and acting on it with effect, those who take the other will of course be hostile in proportion as they feel that effect.”
– Thomas Jefferson (letter to John Adams, 21 December 1817)
Reference: The Writings [...]