“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
She's passed
Published Sun, May 6 2007 6:05 PM
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Well, my grandmother finally passed away this afternoon. I had already gotten home when it happened. I'm glad I was there for a while before she went and had an opportunity to say goodbye, even though I don't think she heard me.
There's not much else I can say at the moment. At least her suffering is over, and she finally gets to see my grandfather again.
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Coach Mark responded with:
I've lost two after long drawn out illnesses. The only good thing you can say about them is there is a chance to say your goodbyes. We're praying for y'all. May the grace and peace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, be increasing in your lives through the knowledge of Him.
TexasFred responded with:
Condolences Perri, all the best to you and your family during this loss...
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