Independence Day as a defense of individual independence
Michael Berliner argues that Independence Day honors the moral right of each person to live, think, and pursue happiness free from coercion. He contrasts interdependence talk with the Founding Fathers’ belief in the primacy of individual mind and rights, urging celebration of reason, autonomy, and personal liberty.
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Ethan Allen
Thomas Jefferson
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Daily Telegraph staff credits and biblical quote
The text lists editorial roles at the Daily Telegraph including Samantha Perry as News Editor and others. It closes with a Bible verse from 1 John 5 13 AV about eternal life and belief in the name of the Son of God.
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Fourth of July and the durable American pledge
The Fourth of July marks more than a holiday it embodies the Declaration of Independence and the unalienable rights of life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address renews the call for a new birth of freedom and a government of the people by the people for the people. Each generation must declare anew its commitment to these principles and guard against threats to equal rights and self rule.
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Letters defend change to pledge line under God ruling
William Thomas Bone IV of Athens West Virginia argues the pledge line one nation under God is unconstitutional and should be restored to its original text. He cites checks and balances and court authority, urging return to the pledge without religious insertion.
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Department of Homeland Security Aims to Unite Security Efforts
President Bush outlines a plan to create a Cabinet level Department of Homeland Security unifying 100 plus agencies. The move aims to protect infrastructure, borders, and airports, improve response to disasters with FEMA and Coast Guard roles, and integrate threat intelligence from FBI and CIA. Former Gov. Tom Ridge would serve as Homeland Security Adviser.
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