Hi, Doc. I think the entirety of the quote from which Henry's words come is pretty powerful and worth repeating here:
"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"
That he didn't say "Give me America or give me death" is one of the most incisive and relevant political observations I've seen in quite some time. Props.
Beautiful way to start the new year, especially on the day that a new set of Representatives will be sworn in and, theoretically at least, organize itself to take its intended place as the driver of federal policy and, most importantly, budgeting. Members of that body would do well to read your letter and recall Henry's comments in full as they are presented here. Liberty, and the responsibility that goes with it to be accountable for the results of one's actions, is a frightening idea for a lot of people and Henry's alternative, at least equally so. I am hopeful that, through our hard work and with God's help we'll pass through this challenge and emerge both stronger and more committed to the value of freedom and responsibility in maintaining our civil society as a beacon of hope and aspiration for those here and elsewhere who don't yet enjoy the benefits of living a life of liberty but, if it works out otherwise, I'll go out knowing that I'm in very good company.
Hi, Doc. I think the entirety of the quote from which Henry's words come is pretty powerful and worth repeating here:
"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"
That he didn't say "Give me America or give me death" is one of the most incisive and relevant political observations I've seen in quite some time. Props.
Trump version: “Give me America and give me grift.”
Beautiful way to start the new year, especially on the day that a new set of Representatives will be sworn in and, theoretically at least, organize itself to take its intended place as the driver of federal policy and, most importantly, budgeting. Members of that body would do well to read your letter and recall Henry's comments in full as they are presented here. Liberty, and the responsibility that goes with it to be accountable for the results of one's actions, is a frightening idea for a lot of people and Henry's alternative, at least equally so. I am hopeful that, through our hard work and with God's help we'll pass through this challenge and emerge both stronger and more committed to the value of freedom and responsibility in maintaining our civil society as a beacon of hope and aspiration for those here and elsewhere who don't yet enjoy the benefits of living a life of liberty but, if it works out otherwise, I'll go out knowing that I'm in very good company.
Trump and MAGA *do* respect freedom—freedom from fact, freedom from truth, freedom from consequence.
Wow, way to focus on what’s really important!
Love your interpretation of what’s happening
Good to see you over at Steve Schmidt's substack, Dr. Hall. Your site appears to be considerably more.... hopeful.
Perhaps ❤️ is the best symbol of all.
With ❤️ comes freedom and everything people hope will help us to build a much better world for ALL. ❤️