More happy Independence Day
2008-07-04 15:10:30.120645+02 by Dan Lyke 3 comments
Since I do this every year: The Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies.
2008-07-04 15:10:30.120645+02 by Dan Lyke 3 comments
Since I do this every year: The Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies.
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#Comment Re: made: 2008-07-05 20:22:00.119693+02 by: Dan Lyke
Let me rephrase that: I believe that not being around to enjoy the pursuit of my ideals is failure.
Also, note that the first three grievances revolve around the absence of laws, not oppressive laws...
Still a good document worth reading and contemplating, though, especially the bits about
That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
#Comment Re: made: 2008-07-04 20:19:27.441876+02 by: Dan Lyke [edit history]
I still agree with most of it, I just pick and choose my battles.
I'm an atheist, I believe that I gain nothing by dying in pursuit of my ideals.
#Comment Re: made: 2008-07-04 16:52:59.632314+02 by: ziffle
"Since I do this every year" but you no longer agree with it
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