Just put Posting for Peace
in your headline banner on the 4th of July and write something about
why you are against the war, or post a drawing, or a photo. Whatever peace means to you. Be creative!
She says "Please let me know if you are interested in this and I'll add your link to my post."
This seems like a great opportunity for bloggers from all possible backgrounds to show our support for the soldiers and for ending our
nation's bloody and disasterous war in Iraq. Tell our government that we've tried "Bring It On" now it's time for "Bring em' Home".If you're
interested and/or have any questions about the details, please check
with Glenda.
Getting back to Glenda's original proposal for observing the 4th of
July: The original intention of the commemoration was to memorialize
the Declaration of Independence. It's the meaning of the words penned
by Jefferson that are at the basis for our remembrance not the
bloodshed of the Revolutionary War (or any other war). It's not a
birthday party. Independence Day is a celebration of the themes
Jefferson wrote about (and the Virginia Declaration of Rights before
him):
All men have inherent rights to life, liberty, and property All power is vested in the people Government is established to benefit, not rule the people
Leadership roles should not be hereditary
Legislative and Executive Powers should be separate and distinct
The principles of free elections
Government can not suspend laws without the consent of the people
The right to trial by jury and to confront witnesses
There should be no cruel and unusual punishment
Provisions to eliminate unlawful searches of persons or personal property
Trial by jury is preferable and should be held sacred
"Freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty"
A well regulated militia is required to defend a free state
People have a right to a uniform government
Free government is preserved only by adherence to fundamental principles
The freedom to practice religion according to personal reason and conviction
There is no better day to call your government to task for their
failure to live up to these principles than on Independence Day. This
administration has taken a continued and aggressive attack on many of
these freedoms. The Declaration of Independence asserts that your
ultimate allegiance should be to Inherent Autonomy, especially when the
Central Government ignores and denies the very instruments this nation
was founded upon.
Glenda there can be no better, no more appropriate occasion to call
for peace than on Independence Day, and if anyone doesn't understand
that, then they should seek a better understanding of their national
heritage.
