The Declaration of Independence, reloaded

It seems that the underlined blue words & sentences correlate directly with what our illustrious Pres. Bush has been doing while in office, for the past eight years. Since the Colonists waged the American Revolutionary War to be rid of the king of England, then maybe we, as citizens of the USA, should do the same to be rid of Bush, his administration, & all the other members of Congress, since 99% of Rep., & some Dems, are following in Mr. Bush's path. We need to elect ALL BRAND NEW Congressional members, who will STRICTLY adhere to the Constitution of the United States, as was adopted by our forefathers back in July of 1776.

Barbara P. @ 9:36 PM PDT, Jul 4, 2008

Cont: What Impresses: Why did they do it? A genuine sense of revulsion to the status quo that was being offered? Their dilemma was and is the ancient dilemma of letting the rope be slowly placed around ones neck vs. overreacting to misunderstood or illusionary forces. They acted, and this country became wealthy as a direct result.

Arnie @ 9:07 PM PDT, Jul 4, 2008

What impresses me about the events of that time is the courage of these people. The signers of this document were all successful business people of their time, and yet they took the big risk to make it known to the powers that be just what they thought of their ethical standards. They surely knew what response would be intended for them.

Arnie @ 9:07 PM PDT, Jul 4, 2008

"but our purpose is not to prove any political point" Is it to totally mislead and obfusticate? Or are the LA Times 'spintroopers' unable to refrain. From today's issue: "Human Events ... Two centuries later, the document retains a surprisingly contemporary vitality, its list of "usurpations" resonating today in its condemnation of trials without juries, transporting men "beyond seas to be tried for pretended offenses" and obstructing immigration" Specious chaff and a contextually invidious comparison. Then we were 'subjects' breaking away as a Nation, not 'Globalizers' trying to argue the Declaration is 'extra-National.'

D F Tweedie @ 2:57 PM PDT, Jul 4, 2008

I have made it a practice to reread the Declaration every 4th of July. It is a remarkable document worthy of veneration to anyone who has an abiding faith in our Republic as a nation of laws. The current Administration has been a disappointment for that reason. Who would have thought that we ever would be faced with the spectacle of representatives of the Executive Branch refusing to answer forthrightly when questioned regarding the limits of the President. Even the President is subject to law.

Michael Drucker @ 1:37 PM PDT, Jul 4, 2008

Oh, since we're on the topic... Can anyone tell me where in the Constitution it says that journalists should have more rights than any other citizen? I am referring to a so-called federal shield law which your industry is seeking. By granting such a privilege - would result in unchecked tyranny by the media. They would be able to print anything without consequence or accountability. Let's discuss that topic (a.k.a. having a right to refuse to identify their source - even before a grand jury).

Jim @ 8:16 AM PDT, Jul 4, 2008

I know one should refrain from passing judgement and from making casual asssumptions in regards to the state of other peoples minds however it seems to me that few people in the current administartion have read and completely understood the intent of the above document. A happy and blessed Fourth to all!

charles mathews @ 8:02 AM PDT, Jul 4, 2008