The level of freedom we enjoy in the U.S.A. was embedded in our collective attitude from our country’s beginning. So long as they didn’t break the law or infringe on the rights of others, individuals were free to do most anything they wanted. Maverick behavior — what some today call “thinking outside the […]
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Everyone has heard stories of valiant members of our military forces who placed the best interests of their country and fellow soldiers above their own, making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of their duties. We should all say a prayer for these people, past and present, as well as the many more who […]
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It’s talked about from time to time… here’s another example:
“The sputtering economy has caused an increase in prices of many staples including gasoline, rice, ice cream, even beer. Now some lawmakers in New Jersey are considering taking food taxes a step further and install a proverbial “sin” tax on fast food.”
Source: WCBSTV.com
George Orwell […]
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A smaller government (not to be confused with NO government) means greater freedom for those people under it. The larger a government entity becomes, the more controlling it becomes… and this is true whether it is a municipal government, state agency, or federal department. While some control may be good… it prevents chaos… I believe […]
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Since early in its history, the United States of America has been known as the nation of freedom and hope and opportunity… not just for its native countrymen… but also for people who could emigrate, become full-fledged citizens of our great country, and pursue their dreams. The U.S. was one of the very few […]
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While living under a government that protects your freedom, it is that very government’s power that is more likely to take away portions of your freedom on a regular basis.
How does that happen? Our representatives pass laws, many of which are good… and good for all. Whether it’s the requirement to stop […]
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You don’t have to watch much TV or read many newspapers to find a multitude of examples of “America bashing”, where someone… usually a darling of the media but who has no expertise on the area they are disgruntled about… is spewing all kinds of garbage about how terrible the country is, what horrible deeds […]
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The challenge in this great republic is to ensure that our representatives (and those in the government bureaucracy who report to them) respect the majority... and for the majority to respect the minority... and for all to respect the law.
