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AN AMERICAN PROPHET

Thursday, December 09, 2004

AN AMERICAN PROPHET

The only foundation of a free constitution is pure virtue; and if this cannot be inspired into our people in a greater measure than they have it now, they may change their rulers and the forms of government, but they will not obtain a lasting liberty. They will only exchange tyrants and tyrannies. --John Adams, June 21, 1776

posted by Jack Mercer @ 12/09/2004 10:22:00 PM

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At 6/01/2005 12:28:00 AM, Anonymous said…

cogent point. Have you read Founding Brothers? Lots of cool quotes... but, what will we do for virtue if I am right, and the religon that has held us together is falling apart? Seriously, Jack, is there a virtue that can take hold without the whip of sin and the promises of heaven? I sure hope so... wish I could pray for as much, but... well, I have that whole atheist thing to consider.

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