Tag Archives: Justice

First Principles: Justice, Humanity and Christianity Demand the End of All Slavery

Posted on February 5, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Justice and humanity require it [the end of slavery] – Christianity commands it. Let every benevolent . . . pray for the glorious period when the last slave who fights for freedom shall be restored to the possession of that … Continue reading →

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First Principles: An Active Executive Is Essential To Good Government

Posted on January 16, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Energy in the executive is a leading character in the definition of good government. It is essential to the protection of the community against foreign attacks; it is not less essential to the steady administration of the laws; to the … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Personal Security and Private Property Rest On the Courts of Justice

Posted on December 9, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Personal security and private property rest entirely upon the wisdom, the stability, and the integrity of the courts of justice.” – Joseph Story (1833)

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First Principles: The Essential Principles of the United States Are Equal and Exact Justice To All Persons

Posted on December 5, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“It is proper you should understand what I deem the essential principles of our government… Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever persuasion, religious or political.” – Thomas Jefferson (1801)

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First Principles: The God Who Gave Us Life Gave Us Liberty

Posted on November 24, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“God who gave us life gave us Liberty. Can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed a conviction that these liberties are the gift of God? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that … Continue reading →

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The Knights Shall Ride

Posted on November 15, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Long ago in the days ole, there were knights unafraid to serve the will of king and nation for the cause of the righteous….. The Knights Shall Ride by Michael Romani In times of darkness Able men of the light … Continue reading →

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First Principles: It Is Our Government’s Sacred Duty To Render Equal and Impartial Justice To All Citizens

Posted on October 31, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The most sacred of the duties of a government [is] to do equal and impartial justice to all citizens.” – Thomas Jefferson (1816)

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First Principles: All Should Be Given Equal and Exact Justice Under the Rule of Law

Posted on September 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever persuasion, religious or political.” – Thomas Jefferson (1801)

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Eichmann’s Finale

Posted on September 2, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

For some crimes there is never enough justice. That Eichmann attempted to make the case that simply following orders somehow exonerated his deeds has always struck me as horrific. Eichmann’s Finale by Michael Romani Shattered echoes fill the mind … Continue reading →

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First Principles: We Determine To Die Or Be Free

Posted on September 2, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Nevertheless, to the persecution and tyranny of his cruel ministry we will not tamely submit — appealing to Heaven for the justice of our cause, we determine to die or be free.” – Joseph Warren, American account of the Battle … Continue reading →

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