Posted on 05/17/2009 9:35:36 AM PDT by GonzoII
The underlying principle at the heart of America's constitutional protections, according to Thomas Jefferson, is declared in these words:
"The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time: the hand of force may destroy, but cannot disjoin them."
Life and liberty, therefore, once "endowed" by the "Creator," are inseparable and "unalienable." Thus, the first claim asserted by America's Founders was to an inherent, "Creator-endowed," unalienable and inseparable right to life and liberty which is prior to the right of any other being's determination (including the woman whose body houses the developing child).
If rights came to us by "grants" from individuals or collections of individuals (judges, legislators, or the executive branch), then the consequence of that idea would be that those rights would be "alienable"--an idea in opposition to the Declaration and the Constitution's goal of securing the "Blessings of Liberty."
Hopefully, more and more Americans will come to realize that "ideas have consequences." In the society, once the concept is accepted that life and liberty are not inherent and derived from the Creator, but by permission (grant) of individuals or government, then no person's life and liberty is secure at any point.
The question being highlighted by today's events at Notre Dame is crucial to the preservation of liberty for all citizens--not just those in the womb.
Who signs Father Jenkins paycheck ?shalom b'SHEM Yah'shua HaMashiach
The Board of Trustees of the UND.
Who signs the paychecks for The Board of Trustees of the UND ?
Thanks for this. An excellent article.
Don’t you know that Barry is a once-in-a-lifetime transformational figure, a bridge to the 7th century, a uniter of all (/sarcasm) religions. Black velvet is smoother than the silky pony would have been, or the course sandpaper-like sociopath of state. Annointed/Endorsed/Enabled BUMP!
Music to read this post by...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXVnfbiG0gg
This is what CBS radio reported this morning, in a sound-byte:
...Obama speaks at Notre Dame...protesting because the Obama abortion policy is at odds with that of former president George Bush and Vatican teaching..."
Whoever cuts and pastes the talking points for the idiot media should learn some finesse.
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Separately, I can't see why a Catholic would cite corporations as examples of "enduring institutions." That's so '80's.
I thought Clinton didn’t speak at ND!!??
Freegards
The Chicago Mafia that makes up his board of Regents or God! What's the over and under on the Mafia?
UND
Where does UND get it's money ?shalom b'SHEM Yah'shua HaMashiachCut it off.
I'm not sure that he got an Honorary Degree there??
UND gets its money from student tuition, alumni contributions and organizational grants just like all other private educational institutions organized under a board of directors or trustees. Anyone paying attention to these threads would know that by now.
The alumni should respond with their wallets.
This is one that will be speaking with my wallet! I have heard that so far it is estimated that $16 million in future contributions will be withheld. This story will play out over a longer time.
ProLife PING
Ping.
You don't seem to display the lovingkindness of Jesus. Just facilitating problem solving in a very confused issue. Particularly since 52% of self described catholics voted for 0bama. 0bama has gone on record in favor of infanticide. Do 52% of catholics favor Infanticide ? No need to get snarky.
shalom b'SHEM Yah'shua HaMashiach
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