Tyranny and freedom

By Michael J.W. Stickings

Bob Geiger, on this Fourth of July, reminds us, without joy, of this line from the Declaration of Independence:

A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.

What was true then is true now.

Make sure to read Bob's fine and eloquent post: "One has to wonder what Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Hancock and the other Founding Fathers would think of where we're at, 231 years later, if they could see the vision of Democracy they cherished so soiled and the 43rd president known not at all for his wisdom and entirely for his outrageous abuse of power."

And, even if you have many times already, read the Declaration. It is as important and as relevant now as ever before.