“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.”
The preceding words come from one of the most powerful documents on freedom ever created. Self-evident truths are not the truths of the masses, age, or an agenda. They are self-evident. All men are created equal in opportunity, but we don't have to pay each other's way. You are entitled to equal freedom, but not my wealth nor freedom.
We are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights. These rights are not given through philosophy, but by the Judeo-Christian God of our heritage. Not all of the rights He grants are listed. But the three that are listed include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Life begins in the womb and ends at our last breath. Liberty must be fought for once again. We are presently under tyranny. However, liberty has obligations and can be dangerous. Many people would trade it in for security. Happiness is not guaranteed. We are free to pursue it, but we may not get it. Just because we pursue a cause or direction doesn't mean it's right or will grant us true satisfaction. But here in America we can still pursue our paths.
May you have a great Independence Day celebration. Let freedom ring!
Rey,
I never lectured you, nor did I ever question your loyalty to America.
I only offer my opinion. Right, or wrong. You don't have to agree with me.
I have a vote.
Posted by: Dennis | July 08, 2011 at 05:13 PM
I don't know Dennis, but when people question my loyalty to and lecture me about American principles because I don't think the law should do anything to interfere with gays or pot smokers, I'd prefer that those people have a decent understanding of American history and our Constitution. That's all.
Posted by: Rey | July 08, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Alright! It's The Declaration of Independence. You people are insufferable! It's the intent, no? I would offer that during the Revolution that these words were prerequisite to our Constitution.
And because it is not in the Constitution, that makes it irrelevant?
Get over yourself!
Which of these do not define what it is to be American?
The Declaration of Independence
The Preamble to the Constitution
The Constitution
Posted by: Dennis | July 07, 2011 at 08:25 PM
That's funny, since it isn't anywhere in the Constitution. Come on, Dennis. Just read something other than the blogs you get your emotional reinforcements from.
Posted by: Rey | July 07, 2011 at 03:08 PM
I would love to LET FREEDOM RING, but Obama has stolen the bell...
Posted by: greeleygirl | July 06, 2011 at 08:27 AM
Tyrant Fighter,
That's my favorite part of the Constitution. That, combined with the 2nd Amendment, is what defines our freedom.
Posted by: Dennis | July 05, 2011 at 05:44 PM
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.
I just had to add the second sentence, it was a must......a blueprint and self explanatory!
Posted by: Tyrant Fighter | July 05, 2011 at 08:48 AM