The Gadsden flag was designed in the late 1700's as a symbol of defiance. This particular version was flown on naval vessels. Of late, this flag has become a symbol of those who feel as if our liberties have been taken away by a government that seems out of touch with its own people.
I've never been a very political person. But reading some of the quotes from the founding fathers has stirred my soul. These men who developed our government and wrote the constitution were truly gifted individuals. They spoke from their hearts. Give me liberty or give me death! One of the more famous quotes from Patrick Henry- What a rallying cry!
The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty – John Adams
A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned - this is the sum of good government.
Thomas Jefferson
Okay I think you get the point. We as Americans need to look back and see where we came from. By understanding our past we can determine our future.
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