Here in America, we still enjoy a certain amount of “free speech.” During the 20th century this country participated in two world wars. And many men and women fought and died to get rid of evil dictators and despicable governments. The ultimate sacrifice for God-given rights. Thomas Jefferson sort of acknowledged where our rights originate when he composed the Declaration of Independence. He said … Read the rest…
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Since talk is cheap, I’m goin’ back to sleep It’s the wee hours of the morning. So, if I can’t make sense of this, I’m going back to sleep. Unless you’re a recent public school graduate, you probably know what the saying, talk is cheap, means. And it’s always been used, sarcastically, when someone’s skeptical of what someone else said. It sort of illustrates … Read the rest…
Take A Stand
If you’re an American who’s been alive for more than a few years, I’m sure you’ve seen people take a stand for what they believe. Our Constitution provides for things like free speech and freedom of assembly. So, if we feel strongly about something, Americans can even stand on the Capitol steps and proclaim it. That’s a great example of freedom at work. Unfortunately, … Read the rest…
Stick Of Dynamite
Every time you know you’re right…your opinion’s like a stick of dynamite… …and everybody’s got one. Opinion that is. Have you ever noticed how a lot of people are loud and staunch supporters of free speech until someone tells them something they don’t want to hear? Especially if what they hear is true. Truth has a way of making people mad. Them’s fightin’ words, … Read the rest…