Tag Archives: Liberty

First Principles: Liberty Is Sacred When Rightly Understood

Posted on July 21, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Liberty is a word which, according as it is used, comprehends the most good and the most evil of any in the world. Justly understood it is sacred next to those which we appropriate in divine adoration; but in the … Continue reading →

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First Principles: To Believe That the Militia Isn’t The Entirety of the People Is Against the Principles of Our Republic

Posted on July 14, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Whereas, to preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them… The mind that aims at a select militia, must be influenced by … Continue reading →

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First Principles: A Law Must Have Universal Operation On All Members of A Community To Preserve Liberty

Posted on July 9, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Where there is no law, there is no liberty; and nothing deserves the name of law but that which is certain and universal in its operation upon all the members of the community.” – Benjamin Rush (1788) … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Liberty of A Nation Is Only As Secure As Its Faith In God

Posted on July 6, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be … Continue reading →

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Happy Independence Day, America!

Posted on July 4, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Wherever life may find you, be blessed and happy, my fellow Americans and those who love America around the world! Today marks the first Brexit in favor of freedom and liberty!! Celebrate this day in memory of the fine Americans … Continue reading →

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First Principles: A Virtuous People Cannot Be Subdued

Posted on July 2, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“While the people are virtuous they cannot be subdued; but when once they lose their virtue then will be ready to surrender their liberties to the first external or internal invader.” – Samuel Adams (1779)

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First Principles: The Republic Depends On Lovers of Liberty

Posted on July 1, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Our country is in danger, but not to be despaired of. Our enemies are numerous and powerful; but we have many friends, determining to be free, and heaven and earth will aid the resolution. On you depend the fortunes of … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Universal Ignorance and Lack of Virtue Will Sink This Nation Faster Than Any Foreign Invader

Posted on June 30, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“No people will tamely surrender their liberties, nor can any be easily subdued, when knowledge is diffused and virtue is preserved. On the contrary, when people are universally ignorant, and debauched in their manners, they will sink under their own … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Without A Foundation In Religion, Education Offers No Lessons In Virtue and Essential Liberty

Posted on June 24, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“[T]he only foundation for a useful education in a republic is to be laid in religion. Without this there can be no virtue, and without virtue there can be no liberty, and liberty is the object and life of all … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Without Law, Liberty Becomes Licentiousness

Posted on June 19, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Without law, liberty … loses its nature and its name, and becomes licentiousness.” – James Wilson (1790)

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