“…a decent respect to the OPINIONS of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.” – the US Declaration of Independence In 1776, Thomas Jefferson penned these words on behalf of the thirteen colonies forming a new government. Almost 250 years ago, he was stating on behalf of allContinue reading “Decent Respect”
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We HOLD These Truths
***This is the first in a series I’m writing about the meaning of the individual words of the US Declaration of Independence. Words have meaning but I’ve found they can be interpreted in different ways based on the emphasis, or combination of words, or one person’s perspective. I’m exploring this topic, along with the USContinue reading “We HOLD These Truths”
Shelley Harrington 