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Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States

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Interesting Reading:
Stanford law professor Larry Lessig may have cast off plans for a congressional bid of his own, but he still wants to turn the political process as we know it upside down.

Larry Lessig: Time to reject corporate influence on Washington

change-congress

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On a very related note Bill Coleman asks us to consider
Red Skelton's Pledge of allegiance:

Thanks Bill

WCCA TV's Mike Benedetti gives an outstanding play by play account of the court room action from todays hearing. Through his writing we can also learn a little bit about the quirks of the new court building.

There are a number of articles writtin on this case, in print and on line. Some are already taking sides which is perfectly natural. It is interesting to note that the issue regarding who's free speech is violated is beginning to emerge in some blogs. The trick will be to conduct a debate in an open mind set,focused on the rights of any rally and any opposing protester. I look forward to such a debate and comments to be removed from the passion centered on pro or anti gay rights issues or positions.

Mikes does a wonderful job covering this and faster, I might add, than anyone else I have read covering this case.

Read what he writes here.

MD

Enjoy this glorious holiday.
Celebrating freedom, recognizing how precious real freedom is. Stay awake to discern when our freedoms are comprimised. Look at our surroundings, whether it's around the world or right here at home, it is always worth reading the Declaration of Independance to help keep the proper perspective.
Do not forget the RIGHT we have to be free, free from tyranny, free from injustice, free from a government that fails to properly represent the people, free from want, free from hunger, free from censorship, free from any awesone power of state, free from violence, free from hate, free from those who are corrupt, free from wrong, free from fear, free from greed, free from the pains of poverty, free from the powers that lurk in the darkness conspiring against human spirit. Sound a loud noise and shout for joy. Let freedom ring! We, in our hearts, are free.