GEORGE WASHINGTON STATED

Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty teeth.



First Inaugural Address of George Washington...April 30, 1789

The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the republican model of government are justly considered as deeply, perhaps as finally, staked on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people.

The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Abraham Lincoln said:

"In this age, and in this country, public sentiment is everything. With it, nothing can fail; against it nothing can suceed. Whoever molds public sentiment goes deeper than he who enacts statutes, or pronounces judicial decisions."

James Madison Declared

The adversaries of the Constitution seem to have lost sight of the PEOPLE altogether in their reasonings on this subject; and to have viewed these different establishments not only as mutual rivals and enemies, but as uncontrolled by any common superior in their efforts to usurp the authorities of each other. These gentlemen must be reminded of their error. They must be told that the ULTIMATE AUTHORITY, wherever the derivative may be found, RESIDES IN THE PEOPLE ALONE. (Federalist Papers, No. 46, p.294; emphasis added.)

Sunday, August 10, 2008

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE

Yesterday I received a letter from Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State. It was a "kind of" thank you note regarding my decision to be part of a life-saving team.

When I renewed my Illinois drivers' license I also signed onto the States new First-Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry. Even in death you can give life to another individual; I can't think of a more precious gift.

Almost 5,000 people are waiting for organ transplants to give them a second chance at life. Sadly many will die because of the lack of donors.

If you want to give the greatest gift you will ever give to another human being call toll free:

800-210-2106
or visit
IT WILL BE THE GREATEST GIFT YOU WILL EVER GIVE
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2 comments:

Gus said...

The "new" organ donor registry needs to be emphasized. If you were previously an organ donor, you must sign up again under the "new" registry. Pretty stupid requirement, if you ask me, and it may cause some donations to be missed.
If you have any doubt about the validity of your existing organ donation status, visit the Illinois Secretary of State website at www.cyberdriveillinois.com and click on the link at the lower right. Or you can go straight to www.LifeGoesOn.com

August 10, 2008 at 2:26 PM
-Scott (Campaign Manager) said...

Absolutely, good addition Gus and great post Richard. The state created the new registry on Jan. 1, 2006 to ensure that an individual's wishes to be a donor are honored. The state could not automatically transfer over the names of the old registry since the new registry is a legally-binding decision. The new registry will also help save hundreds of more lives each year.

If you haven't re-registered since Jan. 1, 2006 you can do so at the at the DMV, by calling the number above or quickly hopping over to the website.

I'd also encourage you to check out www.DonateLifeIllinois.org (where you can also register as an Illinois resident) as you'll see we are working on a campaign to register 5 million Illinois residents in the new registry by the end of April 2009.

The national transplant list will top 100K this year. Please consider registering (or re-registering if you haven't joined the new one)!.

-Scott
Donate Life Illinois - Campaign Manager

August 11, 2008 at 9:13 AM

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