A Twenty-first century Declaration of Independence

"When in the Course of human events" is the opening words 
of 'our' Declaration of Independence. Its the proclamation
that we matter!

It pointedly states people have the right to end any bonds
they feel obliges them to be subservient to powerful forces
if they so wish.

This was the reason for the 'Declaration of Independence'.
For without a formal declaration the people's lives would
go on, unfulfilled as prohibited by a ruler!

The people's own self-determination said "no" to political
bands as stated in the Declaration, defying the rule of man
that crossed the heavenly line only God could create!

The 'Declaration of Independence' stated to America's rulers 
and more importantly reminded the people, all men are created
equal by a Creator with certain rights that cannot be taken away.

That was the bold declaration signed on July 4th, 1776 and is 
as true today as it was then.

But, despite ridding America of a king 240 years ago the United
States today is still "ruled" by a political class, stronger, more
intrusive, and even more willful than a king could ever be.

Through the use of political duplicity, our "elected" leaders
govern with impunity, bolstered by claims they represent the 
us, all the while doing the bidding of self serving interests,
including their own!

Are the people we elect any different than the king's appointed 
governors in the original colonies?

In fact, it can be argued in some ways the lives of the American
people is worse today than it was for our Colonial ancestors. 

Some may not agree with this conclusion. Its hard to not appreciate
advances in technology and the conveniences which came with them.
But, all have masked the depth of the problem, the intrusion on
our lives all deemed for "our best interests"!

In fact, to restore the dream of the signers of the 'Declaration of 
Independence' is much harder for us than it was for our Founders.

Then we had several dozen men, from all walks of life who risked 
their lives, to secure the promise their king refused to keep.

Today, we are ruled by an all encompassing central govt. that rules
with little regard for the 'life, liberty and pursuit of happiness 
Thomas Jefferson wrote eloquently about. 

It may be time a new 'Declaration of Independence' is written, listing
our grievances, passed along electronically, and 'signed' by the American 
people.

If you have not read 'Declaration of Independence' in a while, today may 
be the day you should, found on this link.


http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html







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