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Tag Archives: Democracy
Freedom Is Not Free
Recently, we celebrated the 244th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the birth of the United States, our home. That evening, as it was growing dark, I reflected on past July 4th twilight. Those hushed moments of … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Blog, Citizenship, COVID-19, Democracy, Ethics and Morality, Justice, Politics, Public Health, United States
Tagged CoVID-19, Democracy, Elite, Misinformation, Public Health, public space, Rebels, Republicans, Respect, Responsibility, Traitor, Trump
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The Bill of Rights
Note: The following text is a transcription of the enrolled original of the Joint Resolution of Congress proposing the Bill of Rights, which is on permanent display in the Rotunda at the National Archives Museum. The spelling and punctuation reflects … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Citizenship, Democracy, Document, Ethics and Morality, History, Justice, Politics, Relationships, United States
Tagged 2nd Amendment, Bill of Rights, Citizenship, Civil Rights, Democracy, Excessive Bail, Freedom, Freedom of Speech, Grand Jury, House of Representatives, Insurrection, Involuntary Servitude, Jury, Limit of Presidential Term, Power, Probable Cause, Prohibition, Rebellion, Religious Freedom, Removing President from Power, Right to Vote, Search, Seizure, Senate, Slavery, Taxes, Trial, Well Regulated Militia, Women Right to Vote
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Declaration of Independence July 4th, 1776
This image is of the Engrossed copy: National Archives and RecordsAdministration Rough draft: Library of Congress The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document on display in the Rotunda at … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Blog, Citizenship, Democracy, Document, Ethics and Morality, History, Justice, Politics, United States
Tagged American Revolution, Citizenship, Declaration of Independence, Democracy, Freedom, Responsibility
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TRAITOR – предатель
After the last 4 years what more needs to be said? This man and his supporters deserve the full penalty of the law for what they’ve done to we, the American People, our nation, our allies and all those who … Continue reading
George Floyd and His Legacy
Note It’s been difficult to write about the events that began with Mr. George Floyd’s murder. I haven’t been able to keep up with the rapid flow of the events and their significance. So much to witness and comprehend. I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Blog, Citizenship, Color, Ethics and Morality, Justice, Politics, Public Health, Relationships
Tagged Democracy, George Floyd, Legacy, Minneapolis, minnesota, Murder, Peaceful Demonstration, Police Reform, R.I.P, Racism, Riot, Solidarity
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Weary Yet Unbowed
A few days ago, I sat at a table in my neighborhood Patisserie. It had started snowing during the night and by 7a.m. about 3” coated the world. Looking out the large windows, I could the see powdery flakes falling, … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Blog, Ethics and Morality, Politics
Tagged Ben Franklin, Democracy, Document, Evidence, Fatique, Founders, Freedom of Speech, Giving Up, High Crimes and Misdemeanors, Investigation, Persistance, Rachel Maddow, Religious Freedom, Republicans, Revolutionary War, Rule of Law, Senate Trial, Senator Chuck Schumer, Witness
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