A choice is impending. And the choice is fundamental. It recurs in various forms and at different times in American political life. Just as in the years leading up to the Civil War, we are once again A House Divided over the moral foundations (and character) of self government. Lincoln surmised that the purpose of asserting the moral principle of Liberty to all in the Declaration was for future use as it “was of no practical use in effecting our separation from Great Britain.” It serves as a “stumbling block to those who in after times might seek to turn a free people back into the hateful paths of despotism.” Sound familiar? Join us in recalling Americans to the Founders’ model of self government grounded in transcendent moral principle. The perpetual pursuit of the moral truth of Liberty to all is the lofty and worthy goal of America. Do the work.
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A mom's account of the ultimate pursuit.
The Liberty Belle Blog 
The word “liberty” has always resonated with me – my grandfather taught me that the concept of “liberty to all” should be taken as a call to action, especially when it’s combined and tempered with “justice” as it is in the pledge. The phrase “liberty and justice for all” is a promise and I have a responsibility (we all do) to do what I can to keep that promise true. As cynical as I have become about government over the years, and those who would corrupt our country, those five words have been like a beacon for me.
Beautifully written! I love the idea of “liberty and justice for all” as both a promise and a responsibility – a citizen’s pledge of active duty! The sentiment dovetails nicely with my all-time favorite quote. I discovered it on a perfectly situated statue that stands guard at the entrance to The National Archives: “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.”