enjoy!!
Here are some great quotes for you:
It is the responsibility of every citizen to ignore dumb laws.
I heartily accept the motto, “That government is best which governs least”; and I should like to see it acted up to more rapidly and systematically. Carried out, it finally amounts to this, which also I believe– “That government is best which governs not at all”; and when men are prepared for it, that will be the kind of government which they will have.
— Henry David Thoreau
Every society honors its live conformists and its dead troublemakers.
— Mignon McLaughlin
The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion. – albert camus
Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.
Ronald Reagan
I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.
James Madison
Freedom is the right to live as we wish.
Epictetus
Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.
Abraham Lincoln
Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can’t ride you unless your back is bent.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Freedom lies in being bold.
Robert Frost
Jul 14, 2011 @ 19:21:31
Thank you. These were all very nice to read. Keep on gardening in your front yard!
Jul 14, 2011 @ 19:24:59
The best way to win out over authority is to outlive it. Bertholt Brecht
Jul 14, 2011 @ 19:25:45
Some inspirational free podcasts, links, and a whole lot about gardening and finding Freedom.
All for free!
http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/
And for your musical entertainment (turn it up!) after Jack talks for 20 seconds, the song begins, with about 100 pics of people finding Freedom by gardening and teaching their kids in a fun way.
http://www.revolutionrockandroll.com/home.cfm
Jul 14, 2011 @ 19:27:35
“A leader is someone who couldn’t get out of the way fast enough.” – Redd Foxx
Jul 14, 2011 @ 19:40:07
“The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.” – Samuel Johnson
Jul 14, 2011 @ 19:41:45
nice!
Jul 14, 2011 @ 19:47:56
Here’s a noble one for you: Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth. — John F. Kennedy
Jul 14, 2011 @ 20:25:31
“If people let government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as are the souls of those who live under tyranny” – Thomas Jefferson
Jul 14, 2011 @ 20:27:40
“There’s no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren’t enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible to live without breaking laws.” -Ayn Rand
Jul 14, 2011 @ 20:42:03
Good day, Julie. My name is Robert Puckett and I’m an independent journalist and permaculture enthusiast. As a hobby, I operate the site http://www.MissouriPermaculture.com. It is a young and modest blog, but it is continually growing. I have been very interested in your situation since I first heard of it a week or so ago. I am interested in putting together an article for Missouri Permaculture and was wondering if you would be so gracious as to grant me a quick email interview. I have prepared eight simple questions that I could send to an email. I understand that you have probably been inundated by such requests, so I’ll understand if you do not have the time.
Jul 14, 2011 @ 20:53:24
ok- i will email you privately in a few minutes
Jul 14, 2011 @ 20:54:58
I agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jul 14, 2011 @ 20:59:30
woooooooooooooooooooow- i’m gonna think on that one all night…
Jul 14, 2011 @ 21:08:05
“In America, through pressure of conformity, there is freedom of choice, but nothing to choose from.”
Peter Ustinov
Jul 14, 2011 @ 21:12:11
Maybe he went to Oak Park:
“Unfortunately what came out of it was also kind of an imitation community with a lot of mindless conformity. ”
Bill Griffith
Jul 14, 2011 @ 21:41:05
I really do appreciate it, Julie. I assure you, your efforts will be glorified.
Jul 14, 2011 @ 21:42:33
Oh, by the way, i commented using my Facebook profile. I’m not sure if you are personally on FB or not, but if you like, feel free to use this email. REPuck@gmail.com Thanks again, Julie.
Jul 14, 2011 @ 22:02:32
I heartily accept the motto, “That government is best which governs least”; and I should like to see it acted up to more rapidly and systematically. Carried out, it finally amounts to this, which also I believe– “That government is best which governs not at all”; and when men are prepared for it, that will be the kind of government which they will have.
— Henry David Thoreau
(To finish the quote)
To speak practically and as a citizen, unlike those who call themselves no-government men, I ask for, not at once no government, but at once a better government. Let every man make known what kind of government would command his respect, and that will be one step toward obtaining it.
Jul 14, 2011 @ 22:07:55
You do this quote justice.
Jul 14, 2011 @ 22:35:09
oooooooh- that’s a great one!!!
Jul 14, 2011 @ 23:09:36
“Those who profess to favor freedom, and yet depreciate agitation
are men who want crops without plowing up the ground. They
want rain without thunder and lightning. They want the ocean
without the awful roar of its many waters. This struggle may be
a moral one; or it may be a physical one; or it may be both moral
and physical; but it must be a struggle. Power concedes nothing
without demand. It never did and it never will.”
Frederick Douglass
abolitionist and writer
1849
Jul 14, 2011 @ 23:35:21
Freedom should be important to all of us.If we cant grow our own food then we keep taking the chances of food poisoning and the high cost eggs $2.00 a dozen my eggs come from my chickens and if i cant afford to buy a chicken I have plenty.We should be able to take care of ourselves without the government taxing everything I have no money to pay bills much less buy groceries I say lets all go back to finding a nice spot building our own cabin and live off the land. government is just a way to control people.Oh I forgot we cant do that they sorted it out and sold it to the government and thats why you dont own your home your still paying taxes therefore the government still owns your land and home lol we are so controlled.
Jul 14, 2011 @ 23:56:54
Humanæ Libertas- I’m posting your statement at the end to family/friends. I’ll give you full credit. Brilliant!
Jul 15, 2011 @ 00:15:23
“Don’t compromise yourself. You’re all you’ve got.” ~Betty Ford
Jul 15, 2011 @ 01:07:06
You might like this one…
“Any people that would give up liberty for a little temporary safety, deserves neither liberty nor safety.” – Benjamin Franklin
Jul 15, 2011 @ 05:26:18
One of my favorite freedom quotes.
“Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose,”
Janis Joplin, Me & Bobby McGee .
Another word Mr. DICtionary should look up that seams
to apply to the Oak Park city governing bodies mind set is
PEDANTIC,
this is a link to make it easy for them.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pedantic
We (my family and friends not the royal we) are all wishing
you and your family well amidst all the drama please take
care of your self and your health during all this stressful time.
Peace and blessings.
Jul 15, 2011 @ 11:03:33
I hope my congratulations aren’t premature. Here’s another quote for you:
As Gandhi said “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” As I say, never think you can’t make a difference.
Jul 15, 2011 @ 12:15:02
they are premature, but are still appreciated! thanks for the quote!
Jul 15, 2011 @ 12:46:24
i do like it- but i am willing to give up some liberty for some safety- just not this much! seriously, i’m not sure my garden could qualify as a threat to anyone’s safety!!!
Jul 15, 2011 @ 12:51:52
thank you!
Jul 15, 2011 @ 13:18:07
wow- that’s fantastic!!!!!! thanks for sharing it here!
Jul 15, 2011 @ 14:17:49
I am so glad to see you used my 3x great grandfather Lincoln in your post. He was right along with others on your list. Freedom is a right dearly paid and fought for daily. Every day we all must keep trying to keep our freedom. Let freedom ring through our country once again.
Jul 15, 2011 @ 16:27:21
And this is what it’s ALL about! Well done. I feel like this brings a sense of clarity to the situation. Sums it up very nicely. Rock on!