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Post by mohavehiker on Jun 16, 2012 16:42:10 GMT -5
The original grievances put to the King of England were very specific to the times. But the first one "He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good" still ring true today. Only instead of a King I see the Congress as refusing to ratify laws most wholesome and necessary to the public good. There are some good bills that languish and are never brought to a vote. Even if we present our grievances they may refuse to act. Read more: wiki.answers.com/Q/What_were_the_list_of_grievances_in_the_declaration_of_independence#ixzz1xzij62oo
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Post by davidindc on Jun 18, 2012 13:37:04 GMT -5
I'm fer it.
But it should count as one of the ten, just as a bow to those who've gone before us.
We stand on the shoulders of giants.
At least if the pygmies don't bollix the whole thing up, anyway.
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