When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people
to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another
and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal
station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a
decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should
declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created
equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable
Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of
Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted
among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,
— That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these
ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to
institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and
organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely
to effect their Safety and Happiness.
Here's wishing everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July holiday! And, as always, a very special thanks to the men and woman who have dedicated their lives to their nation, those members of our Armed Services -- with the most special thanks to our own xdude (and other members of our community who server, or who have served).
As part of your 4th of July celebration, read the new post/analysis of CBA salaries at http://forums.csfbl.com/forums/thread/1273504.aspx
- Brian
- Lead Developer/Designer
