For two hundred and
thirty
In
the document the Second Continental Congress sent to King George, the words
alone were very powerful. "We hold these truths to be self-evident that all
men are created equal." That one line is significant due to its sheer
boldness for that time in history. The founding fathers proclaimed that if it
is evident to us that men are created equally, then why isn't it to
you?
Today,
we hardly think that the idea that all men are created equal is radical
or even revolutionary. But for the founding fathers to proudly proclaim such a
belief took guts, courage and insight. Since then, the principles espoused in
the Declaration of Independence have been used throughout the course of American
history to win freedoms and civil rights for those originally left out. Battles
in the court room, at the ballot box, and on the battlefield have won freedoms
and liberties for countless millions here and around the globe.
We
have the world's oldest written constitution. Nations around the world have
shaped their own system of government with it as a guide. Yet it is the simple,
magnificent idea of equality and self-governance spelled out in the Declaration
of Independence that makes our republic the most successful form of government
in world history.
Winston
Churchill said, "democracy is the worst form of
government except all the others that have been tried," - and that
old adage remains true. Is our Government perfect? Of course not. But because
of the principles and values that serve as its backbone, it is able to evolve,
improve and reflect the sentiments of the time.
I
hope everyone has a joyous celebration this year. While we are celebrating our
independence, imagine what our society would be like if it not for the
determination of our founding fathers and commitment of those willing to fight
for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Ken Bennett
What's Coming Up:
- Fri July 4 - July 4th Parade - Flagstaff
- Tues July 8 - Superstition Mountain Republican Club - Apache Junction
- Wed July 9 - Arizona Technology Council Gubernatorial Candidate Forum - Scottsdale
- Thur July 10 - Alliance for Construction Excellence Candidate Forum - Phoenix
- Thur July 10 - Payson Tea Party Meeting - Payson
