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.
Lincoln
It Matters!: “Do the work.” Ted!
Glancing at Twitter last night to gauge the response to Senator Cruz’s (R-TX) filibuster one particular tweet caught my eye. It was from Chuck Whoolery and said something like “I’m sick of all the media outlets saying that Cruz’s actions don’t matter . . . IT MATTERS TO ME!” I share his sentiments. In fact, this is why I named a category in this blog containing my personal, political commentary: “It Matters!” Politics DOES matter as do the actions of those whom we elect to represent US – to be OUR VOICE. No doubt that political strategists, analysts, and pundits alike will prognosticate (this is my “vocabulary word for the day”!) about the shrewdness of Cruz’s actions. After all this is how they make a living. But consider this. The Founders and other great leaders of the past – the ones who loom large in our memories (Lincoln comes to mind) – remind us there are things larger than ourselves – principles – that are worth defending irregardless of personal costs. Once upon a time America was made up of such people. The signers of the Declaration of Independence, in essence, signed their own death warrants; Washington and his men crossed the Delaware River on a blustery Christmas night against seemingly insurmountable odds; and the likes of Lincoln and King lost their lives expounding (vocabulary word #2!) the equal, natural rights of all human beings; These are only a few examples of Americans who risked all. As touted, Obamacare seeks to fundamentally (and irreversibly) transform the nature of the relationship between government and its citizens. I applaud Senator Cruz for publicly objecting and expressing the views of a majority of Americans. I expect no less from my Senator and seem to recall he took an oath to do just that! “Do the work.” Ted!
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