We Hold These Truths....

“When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. 

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.”

This Declaration of Independence is perhaps the most important document in modern history.  Its principles are we define this nation, and what we should celebrate this holiday.

As you enjoy the holiday (extending over the weekend for many), remember the sacrifices of our Founding Fathers and other great patriots over the generations.  Remember that it is up to us to preserve the sacred fire of liberty.  

Take same time and read the entire Declaration:  http://patriotweek.org/the-declaration-of-independence

For more, visit www.PatriotWeek.org and www.AmericasSurvivalGuide.com.