“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.”
— The Continental Congress, July 4, 1776
“The task of statesmanship has always been the re-definition of these rights in terms of a changing and growing social order.”
— Franklin D. Roosevelt (Commonwealth Club Address, 1932)
“Roosevelt was wrong! The principles laid down in the Declaration of Independence are the principles of individual liberty. Our unalienable rights, given to us by God are given to us as individuals. Our rights do not come from society or the government, and they cannot be redefined by politicians. The nature of these rights carries with it the implication of individual responsibility, without which we surrender them.”
— Perri Nelson, November 6, 2008
Seahawks vs. Chargers
Published Sun, Dec 24 2006 12:51 PM
Technorati Tags: Food and Drink, Football
One of my favorite football games of the year is about to start. The San Diego Chargers are in Seattle to play against the Seahawks. In years past Betty and I have gone down to San Diego to watch the games with a good friend of ours. We haven't done that in a while, but it's still fun to watch the game.
Today we have some friends over to watch the game and we're going to eat steak and king crab for dinner at halftime. It should be a lot of fun, no matter who wins the game.
Sadly, the way they've been playing, it looks like the Seahawks are going to get blown out of the water. Tim's going to have a lot to gloat about, not that he's ever been one to gloat. It's too bad he's still down in San Diego instead of here to watch the game with us.
My friends are here, so the fun's about to start. Look for my report after the game.
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