Virginia Declaration of Rights

Today I stumbled upon the Declaration of Rights in the Constitution of the State of Virginia. It seems to me to be a particularly well thought-out and well articulated set of guidelines for governing ourselves.

I think you might enjoy reading the Declaration, and comparing it with our national Constitution or the Constitution in your own state. Here's a link to one online source. And following is a synopsis taken from that site:

"The Virginia Declaration of Rights, unanimously adopted by the Virginia Convention on 12 June 1776, was the first statement of individual rights to be adopted by a state government at the beginning of the American Revolution. It inspired other states to add similar declarations to their state constitutions and eventually became a part of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Drawing in part on the English Bill of Rights of 1689, the Virginia Declaration of Rights was one of the most influential documents that contributed to the evolution of what became the United States Bill of Rights."

If you do read it, and whether you agree with me or don't, I'd like to hear from you. Why not  add your  comments  below?

It just keeps getting better ....

Google's online applications just keep getting better, (and better integrated). Check out Google Apps and Google Sites. All we need is a plan!

Who said this?

" ... Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country. "

A Repeat Recommendation

In the past I've recommended the growing list of interactive online applications being developed by Google. The list just keeps on growing. There are now more than 40 "programs" listed by Google at

http://www.google.com/intl/en/options/

and and over 300 "gadgets" available in iGoogle at

http://tinyurl.com/2qxsbd

I've used about 10 of the programs, including iGoogle, Blogger, Docs, Picassa, and Earth, and about 30 of the iGoogle gadgets, and find them fun and useful. You may want to check them out.

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