While visiting our nation’s capital last weekend, I was most impressed with the Jefferson Memorial. My favorite quote appears in the interior below the dome:
“I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.”
And one more quote taken from the southwest interior wall, which is really an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence which reads:
“We…solemnly publish and declare, that these colonies are and of right ought to be free and independent states…And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine providence, we mutually pledge our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.”
Each state governing itself? What a novel idea. Wonder how we got away from that? These founding fathers of our country were sincerely concerned about the state and future of the United States and did not intend to have ‘big government’. We see how that’s changed now. I know two presidential candidates who believe in the exact opposite of this declaration. As for me, I support the founding fathers’ vision of this great nation.
To change subjects, I appreciate all the activity on the printer auction (even though I don’t believe any of you). I’m going to give it away today. If this person doesn’t want it, I will see if Damon wants to join me at the shooting range. Mark, I’d love for you to send it 25 feet in the air, but since I won’t be seeing you for a few more months, we’ll settle with your 12-gauge loaded with 3.5″ slugs.
Sweet quotes.
It is disappointing that States rights have been destroyed. We can thank some guy named Lincoln for helping do that, and the direct election of Senators didn’t help either…
I have a few boxes of shells just sitting around.
I’m planning something big for the destruction of the printer Damon. I hope you can take part, but it’s got to be soon.