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"We hold these truths to be self-evident" Some Fourth of July thoughts and hopes!

"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"

Although we often take these words for granted, they are the cornerstone of our republic - an enlightened premise upon which our nation was built.

The fifty-six men of wealth and influence that signed the Declaration of Independence knew that in doing so, they were guilty of the capital offense of treason and faced the hangmen's noose.

But the prospect of self-determination was so compelling that it overrode all trepidation and fear of consequences. And this fervor for freedom enabled a rag-tag group of militias to defeat the better armed, better equipped, and better trained battalions of British Redcoats.

Lest we ever forget, our government was born of revolution. It was purchased with the blood of patriots that would rather die than to succumb to the whims of a monarch thousands of miles away.

It is my most ardent hope that we do not desecrate the courage and sacrifice of these free-thinking rebels by giving up their legacy of freedom that was bequeathed to us.

It is our duty and obligation to protect and defend their precious gift of independence!

Have a great Fourth of July!

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51 Comments on "We hold these truths to be self-evident" Some Fourth of July thoughts and hopes!

JUL

Yes Richard. Freedom is not free and let us not forget that. Let's not forget the sacrifices that the founding Fathers made. Talk about a legacy...

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Richard, I honestly believe that if we in this country really lived by those very deep and meaningful words things would be very different. Anyway, you are so right. Very stirring post.

Richard,

We do not need to take our freedom lightly and we most definitely need to hold on to it tightly. I agree with Michael, "Talk about a legacy......"

Michael...

It is indeed. Have a great Fourth!

Andrea...

I can only hope that these thought stir the passions of America! I hope that you have a great holiday!

Don...

I hate to see it slowly erode away ...have a great day my friend!

The sacrifices that were made to build this great country are deep. My family has had to deal with losses from it. I know what it means to sacrifice.

Wow.

So touching and beautiful.

Thank you Richard.

Richard... I grew up in a town with the distinction of have a zip code of 01776... this Independence day and the revolution that broke our country away from the British monarchy was a constant topic for children in my home town. Not many knew the sacrifices made by our forefathers, they were extraordinarily tough and patriotic men who gave up life and liberty to gain our freedom. I posted on these thoughts as well.

I think it is often forgotten that the men who signed the Declaration were creating tyranny. Tyranny against their own government at the time. It was a dangerous thing to do, but it was the right thing to do and we are grateful.

I think that is why that one phrase is in the Declaration was added. They tried, it wouldn't work, this was their only option. Unless they wanted to be enslaved to the King forever.

"When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation."

We paved the way for other nations to follow in Freedom and Liberty and became the standard of that across the world.

Good words for us all...the liberal, the conservative, the whatever. We have freedoms that we need to protect!

Richard - Very well said and what a wonderful tribute. Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness,what more could anyone ask for? We are very lucky to live in this great nation and we all need to protect our freedom and Independence. Happy 4th of July - God Bless America.

Laura J...

That feeling is shared by many, many families across the country who have suffered first-hand the price of liberty. It makes days like this bittersweet. Thanks my friend, have a great 4th!

Kris...

You are most welcome. Have a great holiday!

Steve...

Oh wow, what a cool zip code. Sudbury Massachusetts? (I didn't know it, I looked it up!) Have a great Independence Day!

Happy 4th to you Richard. Thanks for the great post. It's good to remember what this day is all about.

Thanks for reminding us of the importance of this date - both historically and today! We have much to be grateful for and proud of in this country. Very much worth protecting and cherishing, Richard!

Happy July 4th. Thanks for sharing this post with me this morning. Now, enjoy the day.

Well written and well said Richard. We must always remember those that came before us and risked all so that we can live free here and now.

Hi Richard, you do have a great Country.

We wonder what our Countries would be like if all of our leaders (100%) had only the good of the people and the Country in mind while they are in office, rather then the many personal agendas they go off on. (greed is a killer)

Have you seen the series "John Adams"? We really liked it.

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Missy...

Jefferson had a way with words, didn't he? BTW as a side note, John Hancock didn't write his name so large and eloquently because of his ego, he assumed that he would be the first to be hanged!

Brave men indeed. Now enjoy the day!

Gary...

We all need to be vigilant. Have a great 4th, my friend!

Judy...

Very nicely sais. Now go and enjoy the holiday!

Gabe...

It IS good to remember. Have a great 4th!

Irene...

It is a day for both remembering and for celebrating! And I hope that you have a great holiday!

Tim...

Thanks, I will! And the same to you!

Richard - I like to think of myself as a free thinking rebel, but, when I look back at these men, there is no comparison. Have a great 4th.

Those men are heros and should be honored. Thanks for the post.

HI Richard, so well stated, HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA, and LONG MAY OUR FLAG WAVE, bought and paid for by the sons and daughters for many generations of this great nation, the United States of America. Thank you one and all for your sacrifice so we may live free and pursue our happiness.

FREEDOM is the bottom line. Happy 4th of July everyone.

"Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." There was a lot of sacrifice to obtain these rights.

Richard, you stated this so well and we must not take our freedom lightly..,have a safe and happy holiday.

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Hi Richard:

Bravo...great post (as usual)...

Have a wonderful weekend & holiday.

Thanks for reminding everyone, the real meaning of this day!

Richard if only our leaders today were as forelooking as our forefathers

Great tribute to our fore fathers Richard. Thanks for reminding me that today isn't just about bar b qs and fireworks. Or is it?

Richard: You are a good Patriot. I don't think any of us can imagine the turmoil our Country went through in declaring it's independence. And you are right...it is up to us to ensure our freedoms are not taken away.

Thanks to all for the comments and re-blogs.

Now, as you might have guessed, I am off to photograph the festivities!

I hope that everyone has an incredible holiday!

That is one of the best documents ever written. What an incredible group of men who wrote it and believed in it.

Happy 4th Everyone.

When I read this post it made my think seriously of what it was like for this amazing group of men with such strength , forethought etc to build our amazing country. The sacrifices they all made and many more after them - and still going on, well - freedom is hard fought. And our way of life is worth fighting for. We are blessed beyond belief.

Thankyou for the wonderul read 4th of July Morning! Enjoy your celebrations!

Richard, you are right, with the sacrifice of many defending it, we should never take our freedom for granted.

Richard - Great timely Post and tribute to the principles of freedom that our great country is based upon. God Bless America. May your 4th of July be safe and happy.

Great post Richard! We must truly not forget nor allow our freedoms to be taken from us. God Bless America! Enjoy your Independence Day!

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Well written, Richard. I was just describing the price of freedom as paid by those 56 men on my blog ;) Great minds and all!

No, we musn't forget the price (of fallen soldiers) and the fight (destruction of land & families) for the right to our freedoms. Have a great 4th, Richard, and thanks for the post and, as always, spectacular pics!

It is my most ardent hope that we do not desecrate the courage and sacrifice of these free-thinking rebels by giving up their legacy of freedom that was bequeathed to us.

It is our duty and obligation to protect and defend their precious gift of independence!

Richard - These words in your post today are the foundation of what we should all adhere to today and everyday! You'll never know how much your post means to me today. Thank you! Have a wonderful 4th of July!

Hopefully there are a few of them good men left because I am afraid that we are headed that way again.

I never realize how the British targeted the signors of the Declaration of Independence and how many of them paid the ultimate sacrifice for that decision. Enjoy the 4th.

You can't put a price on Freedom!....it's priceless.

Patricia

Richard, lovely post. A few weeks ago, I went down to Monticello to Jefferson's plantation. It was pretty inspirational to see part of the history of this founding father who wrote these words.

Richard,

Thank you for an eloquent written post. Thank you for your inspiration on this day to celebrate our freedom! Happy July 4th!

Great sentiments and outstanding photos. I hope to visit that park some day.

Hi Richard... I instictively knew that you would have a special post for this holiday and you didn't let me down! Hope that your holiday was a great one!

Hi Richard -- Thank you for a well-written post and I always look forward to your exceptional photography skills as well.

Richard - Thanks for summing things up so nicely here. Very well done, my friend. Happy independence Day!

Wouldn't it be greqat if kids learned the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution in school?

The whims of a monarch which had been thrust into an unwanted war 20 years prior and who had been put into debt by those 56 men and others who initiated that war and refused to pay a dime for it.

What am I talking about? History, of course. We teach the "patriotic" side, and don't really know all of the background as to how we actually got here. Am I being revisonist? Not at all. Just pointing out the truism that there is always more than one side to every story.

BTW, I teach the Declaration and the Constitution to my students...10 years now, including summer school, and I don't leave out the inconvenient facts just so they can feel all warm and fuzzy about our country. They need to be able to make decisions based on all of the facts available.

JUL

Heartwarming, tugging at the heartstrings post, Richard. I wonder what those 56 men would think of the new trend in our country? The one that chooses safety over freedom? Would Jefferson and the others recommend that we continue this trend or would they start another revolution?

William...

Nothing "inconvenient" about those facts at all. The desire for self-determination doesn't reside in the validity of the grievances ... as you know, most of those were rather petty.

And the fact that the Monarchy has been nearly bankrupted was the underlying reason for the success of the revolution.

That doesn't change the fact that these men laid it all on the line to create a new country, and the there is nothing revisionist about that.

Richard: I hope you (and all above that left so many wonderful comments) had a wonderful 4th of July! Thanks for summing up the 56... and our independence. We have so much to be greatful, a precious gift indeed...

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