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Food for Thought

Vol. 1, No. 6--December 23, 2004

Barbara Ehrenreich:
"No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion and all around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots."

C. P. Snow (1905 - 1980):
"When you think of the long and gloomy history of man, you will find more hideous crimes have been committed in the name of obedience than have ever been committed in the name of rebellion."

Thomas Jefferson:
"A little rebellion now and then...is a medicine necessary for the sound health of government." In a letter to James Madison, 1787
"Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God." Motto on his seal

Watch this short movie and get inspired:
http://www.thebattleforamerica.com/

Autobiography in Five Short Chapters - Portia Nelson

I.
I walk down the street.
    There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
    I fall in
    I am lost ... I am helpless.
        It isn't my fault.
It takes forever to find a way out.

II.
I walk down the same street.
    There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
    I pretend I don't see it.
    I fall in again.
I can't believe I'm in the same place.
    But it isn't my fault.
It still takes a long time to get out.

III.
I walk down the same street.
    There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
    I see it is there.
    I still fall in ... it's a habit.
        My eyes are open.
        I know where I am.
It is my fault.
I get out immediately.

IV.
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.

V.
I walk down another street.

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