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.)

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Veterans Day.....do remember

John Vondra, my maternal grandfather fought in the Infantry with the American Expeditionary Force as a Private First Class during WWI in France and Germany. My father, Ted R. Gorski served in the South Pacific aboard the USS Haskel, a landing ship transport, as a radarman 1st Class during WWII. My now deceased Uncle, John Vondra, son of the above mentioned John Vondra, served as a Marine fighting the ground war in the Pacific Theater of War; he fought at Iwo Jima and several other battles against Japanese Imperial Army Forces. I served as a member of the USN as a Medical Officer (physician) during the Viet Nam War. We all made it back home safe and sound but I am sure that I can speak for my deceased Grandfather,Father and Uncle, we all will remember those who did not and those who did but with significant injuries and disabilities that would present challenges for them for the rest of their lives.

Today remember all, those who gave their lives, those who were injured, those who served in any capacity that was assigned to them; they all served as part of an American Armed Force that made this country able to continue and to assure each of us the blessing of freedom. Do not forget the men and women who serve today,risking their lives abroad and at home for the safety and security of this One Nation Under God.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very well said Dad!!! Happy Veterans Day to all!!! Peggy

Anonymous said...

Absolutely! I think too many think of this as just a "day off" and not what it really means, until it effects them somehow. :) Keep up the great writing dad! Love, Kate

karenv said...

Hi Cousin,

How true!

I hope you and all veterans had a fine day. I hope you will have another fine and festive day today, too. Happy Thanksgiving!

Love,
Karen