Posted by Jakes Gail TTG on 5/8/2008, 11:08:51, in reply to ""Losing our spines to save our necks"" 'Life is hard. It's a lot harder if you're stupid.' John Wayne
shocked to learn that the 'Muslim' issue was a touchy one even back in the 17 and early 1800's.
I read that part of the struggle for independance several times --- fascinated at how it so closely resembled what is happening today --- with a far faster --- some what --- resolution ;-)
Talk about a story that kind of puts everything happening now into perspective!
--- had the marvelous people and patriots living through the American Revolution opted to 'Lose their spines to save their necks' (to paraphrase) we wouldn't be here today complaining about how rotten things are now. ;-)
If you haven't taken the time to read the book JOHN ADAMS I highly recommed it. It is very true to history --- where as the HBO version veered toward the 'Hollywood reality' more often than not. At more than 600 pages it is a hefty read!
;-)
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