Posts Tagged ‘Freedom’

“…Our form of Government does not enter into rivalry with the institutions of others. Our Constitution does not copy the laws of neighbouring states; we are rather a pattern to others than imitators ourselves. Its administration favours the many instead of the few; this is why it is called a Democracy. If we look to […]

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances”. First amendment to the US Constitution – “Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and […]

“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed”. Second amendment to the US Constitution – “Right to bear arms” – Passed by Congress September 25, 1789. Ratified December 15, 1791 (Note: The first 10 amendments form the Bill […]

“…Since most Government officials felt ignorant of finance, they sought advice from bankers whom they considered to be experts in the field. The history of the last century shows, as we shall see later, that the advice given to governments by bankers, like the advice they gave to industrialists, was consistently good for bankers, but […]

“In this dirty old part of the city, where the Sun refuse to shine, people tell me there ain’t no use in trying… Now my girl you’re so young and pretty and one thing I know is true, you’ll be dead before your time is due, I know… Watch my daddy in bed and tired, watch his hair […]