“Thoreau’s great insight is that there is a moral emptiness in government unless it is filled by the actions of citizens on behalf of justice. That corresponds exactly to the democratic philosophy of the Declaration of Independence, in which governments have no inherent right to exist or to rule, but deserve to do so only when they fulfill the charge given them by the people: to protect everyone’s equal right to ‘life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.’”
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Unfortunately this opens an arena for him to be assassinated. Stuck between a rock and a hard place.
William_Mary
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Feb 8, 2020
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Yes, and it’s via the direct initiative, referendum and recall (DIR&R) that citizens, acting on behalf of justice, will protect everyone’s equal right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Are you in one of the 18 states whose voters now have the DIR&R? Or are you in one of the 32 states who elect people who can become your predators?
yvilletom
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Feb 4, 2020
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Neither! I'm in Australia which does not have a bill of rights. Some states claim to have one but they are only fit for use as toilet paper.
@FrayedBear I wish Aussies well in your efforts to get a bill of rights.
I’ve read most of the South African constitution. Its being more recent, parts of it are better for South Africa’s people than the corresponding parts of America’s constitution are for Americans.
@FrayedBear Thanks tor linking to the UN Declaration and the Evatt info. The Declaration was and is a credit to all those who contributed to making it a reality. H V Evatt was one of the world’s great people.
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