Sarah Palin is a phenomenon. I’ve been wondering when and who would rise up from the ashes of the burning embers of Freedom to speak up and speak out. To make a difference.
I have only mentioned her name a couple of times in previous articles in reference to the last political campaign. Specifically because she was the only candidate who mentioned the word “freedom” in her speeches. I never even heard John McCain speak the word. His phrase was “love of country.”
Number Three in a Series
This is a nation of over 300 million citizens. Once the most powerful nation in the world, built on the notion that Freedom is the desired state of being. When people are free there is no limit to their creativity and desire for a good life. To have and to hold. To live and let live. A nation of good and decent people, caring and generous, thoughtful and considerate, with high morals and a willingness to work and produce. As a result we reached the higest standard of living for the majority, known in history. What happened to us?
Number Two in a Series
In my first article of this series, I defined Rights, Values, Principles, Property ownership and the marriage contract.
Several years ago, I read a story about a young immigrant Japanese man, living in this country, who decided he could make money by starting a motivational seminar. He charged $200.00 per person and filled the hall with persons seeking motivation. He appeared on stage, sat down, crossed his legs and began a mantra, saying over and over, “The thing to do is Begin.”
Number One in a Series
The more I listen to the news, the more I read and listen to others, the more I observe a misunderstanding about Freedom. It appears to me the greatest misunderstanding is relative to “Rights” in general and property Rights in particular. For many, the difference in one’s Rights and one’s “value” judgments is an area of confusion.
Going to the dictionary for a definition of Rights offers little help in getting a clear-cut understanding. My dictionary says: “Done in accordance with or comfortable with moral law or to some standard of rightness; equitable; just; righteous. Comfortable to truth or fact. Proper, fit; suitable.”
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