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life liberty and the pursuit of happiness

Happy Independence Day

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Posted on July 4, 2008 - 1:19pm at Mel's Diner
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On this day of liberation for the United States of America, I would like to wish life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness to people all over the world.

The Pursuit of Happiness, Our Most Important Right

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Posted on July 4, 2008 - 11:53am at The Tennessee ConserVOLiance
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Near the beginning of The Declaration of Independence, these words appear.

The Pursuit of Happiness, the Most Important Right

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Posted on July 4, 2008 - 11:46am at Blue Collar Muse
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Near the beginning of The Declaration of Independence, these words appear.

Independence Day

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Posted on July 4, 2008 - 7:11am at KnoxVIews
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July 4th marks the anniversary of the birth of this nation. On that day, the Declaration of Independence was signed by a cadre of men, who wrote the words ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.’ That declaration was a living promise to future generations of certain fundamental, inalienable rights such as the right to privacy.

Lynn on Socialism

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Posted on January 14, 2008 - 2:51pm at MooreThougths
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State Representative Susan Lynn (one of my favorite Tennessee legislators) penned an essay on the troubles with democratic socialism

Today, there seems to be societal confusion over just what constitutes a “right.” A constituent asked me, “Do you believe healthcare is a right?” “No, I don’t” was my reply and I went on to explain that if a so called “right” takes something from another person to provide that right to you it is not a right.

Why Obama's Pledge to End the Culture War is Nuts

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Posted on January 14, 2008 - 6:17am at Tennessee Guerilla Women
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Progressive Thought 8/13: Some Progressives Challenged by the Values’ Divide

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Posted on August 16, 2007 - 6:29am at Tennessee Alliance For Progress
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by Susan McKay

A dynamic group of about 15 turned out to ponder solid values and shifty phrases at the Progressive Thought meeting on August 13. Big thanks to Jim Deming for letting us gather at his church and for his insightful participation.

The session began with a conversation about how communication for social change is about much more than just talking facts and that creating the right picture is truly worth a thousand words.

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