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December 15, 2005

Why “Liberty Bell?” (part 1)

Filed under: Liberty, History

For as long people have been on this earth, they have yearned to live freely, as they want. Because of this longing, people are willing to fight, to risk their lives, so others (and hopefully themselves) will live in a new way. Over 200 years ago, Americans fought for the freedom and liberty of this country. The famous words of Patrick Henry are still repeated:

“Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!”

Liberty has many definitions. The one I like best is this: “The right and power to act, believe, or express oneself in a manner of one’s own choosing.” I believe that all men (generic term) have the right to liberty. And I intend to do what I can, so they will.

“Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom” – John F. Kennedy

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