[loveliberty2]

Paul Ryan's speech in Florida today reiterated a point he has made since becoming the Republican candidate for Vice President. The significance of that fundamental principle underlying the U. S. Constitution is illustrated in the essay quoted above from a volume originally published to commemorate the Bicentennial of the U. S. Constitution. Ryan's remark parallels the following words from a former President:

“The same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought are still at issue around the globe, the belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God.” (John F. Kennedy - 1961 Inaugural)

Since 1776, millions have sacrificed their own lives to preserve the freedoms resulting from that "unique idea."

[tiki]

Unfortunately, the political class thinks that it begins and ends with them. They will give us what they think we need because they obviously know better than the “People”. And forget about God, I don’t think they even consider Him.