"When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary..."

The Pennsylvania Packet ^ | 4 July, 1776 | Hancock,Adams,Paine et al

[SE Mom]

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 to 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 shown 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..."

[tutstar]

amen

[Forward the Light Brigade]

I fear for the Republic. Still, our we so in love with our comfort and easy life that we will let a tyrant rule over us?
If we must have a dictator can we at least get one who loves his country? say what you want of Russia’s Putin but most agree he’s a Patriot and whats best for Russia. I couldn’t say as much for Obama.

[Munz]

Thank you, it is held in reverence by me second only to the bible.

[SE Mom]

You’re not alone :)

[Bellflower]

I prefer to die standing on my feet.

Rather than talk about dying, talk about being extremely smart and living. A good soldier must talk about and believe for the enemy dying. Also, remember the Redcoats who fought their war in the same old way that they always did. In perfect lines they died when gorilla warfare took them down.

To be a good soldier one must think outside of the box, and sometimes way, way outside of the box. Don't think in old terms. This is a new day with enemies that have much armor, technology and man power.

Especially remember David and Goliath. The prevailing Philistines were mightily overtaken. A young boy took down a big armored giant because he did the unexpected with the leading of The LORD.

[TCH]

Don’t get the wrong idea... I’m not ignorant of tactics... I am using a euphemism regarding my choice to fight rather than become a subservient slave of a tyrannical atheist fascist government.

[SunkenCiv]

Note: this topic is from 3/20/2010. Thanks SE Mom.

[exit82]

Even though this is from March, 2010, it is still relevant.

Then, the GOP stood united against Obamacare. Now, they are divided.

It is time for new guards for our liberty.

[Izzy Dunne]

That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government