The Price they Paid for Freedom - TANSTAAFL

Thanks you guys for the encouragement. It makes me happy to see that people do actually get it.

great post. very refreshing.

Excellent post Jubal.

True, the internet is a very big part of the revolution, but the revolution is, for the most part, a silent one. One in which the mind of manknid perceives the logic and reason, or not, from within its collective mindset, then speaks its resounding voice from the lighted screens of so many individual pcs. So it is as much a technological revolution as it is a psychological one, no longer to be fought with muskets and sabres, but with the magic of words...

Consider, though, that the silent wave of this modern day marvel speaks its underlying but powerful truth within a very short period of time, and on a very grand scale, worldwide. That we echo the woes of this our most precious planet, as her protectors, because she can't defend herself. But,now it's about more than the struggle for one country's freedom from tyranny. As we cross over the threshold into this New Age, we all must accept that this is a global effort. All of mankind is involved... all of mankind will share the resposiblity of granting rights to the individual... eventually, for all individuals. It is quickly coming to that...it is quickly coming to pass, even though there are those who wish it not...

America may be a leader in this struggle for freedom in Life, Liberty and The Pursuit of Happiness, but she does not stand alone in those pursuits... So, when you talk to me, you talk to the least of my brothers and sisters and we join our minds together to strengthen the 'power of the people'...

To those of you who continue speaking out, "cry into the wilderness, if you must, but know that your voices are carrying on a most powerful and far reaching wind..."

I commend you all... thanks again Jubal...

I didn't say specifically that I wanted to start a revolution. Although the internet itself is a revolution.

If you want to start a revolution, that last place to do it is on the internet.

The revolution will not be televised . Really , the corporate world gives us no choice . If we love our children at all ....

Good article Jubal! People need to understand we are dealing with insane people running their insane chaotic plans that in turn it is destroying people's lives. Time to group and organize to reverse the madness.

The future is looking for a new revolution, but its not so late as many see it is...

Thank you Jubal again for all you do to right the wrongs of this world...why do some stick their neck out while others stand firmly behind them...far behind them...it is much like the analogy of four people in the boat...a leak occurs and starts pouring water in and one person automatically starts to do something about it...another one wants to help and looks for something other than his friends finger to do the trick...there are usually two others that are not going to do anything but sit back...they are along for the ride...and when the boat reaches shore they will probably lie and say they saved the day....Jubal...I know you are in that first category and it makes me very proud of you...if you see something wrong and do nothing to make it right...you are a part of the problem...when you could be part of the solution....Golden Ruler...Will......

The link I posted is to the Snopes website that sets the record straight about the facts from the email.

In spite of the mistakes in the email, the message is important and its importance shouldn't be diminished by a few errors.

THE SIGNERS
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Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?

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Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured
before they died.

Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons
serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured.

Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the
Revolutionary War.

They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their
sacred honor.

What kind of men were they?

Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine
were farmers and large plantation owners; men of means, well educated, but they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured.

Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his
ships stloe by the British Navy. He sold his home and
properties to pay his debts, and died in rags.

Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward.

Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall,
Clymer,Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton.

At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that the
British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his
headquarters. He quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt.

Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy
jailed his wife, and she died within a few months.

John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying.
Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were
laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and caves,
returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished.

Some of us take these liberties so much for granted, but we
shouldn't. So, take a few minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and silently thank these patriots.

It's not much to ask for the price they paid.

REMEMBER ;
FREEDOM IS NEVER FREE.

I hope you will show your support by sending this to as many people as you can, please. It's time we get the word out that patriotism is NOT a sin, and the Fourth of July has more to it than beer, picnics, and baseball.

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