Happy 4th of July - Revisting the Declaration by drifterlee
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The Declaration of Independence: A Transcription
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IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security..."
I usually post to the Poser gallery, and this started out as a background for a render, but I think it can stand alone. The story about the John Hancock, on the of the signers of the US Declaration of Independence, signed his name big 'so King George could read it without his glasses". I think our current president should reread it himself.
Thank you for your comments! I will try to catch up on mine tommorrow. We have company and we just brought home a new kitten but I wanted to get this up while it is still the 4th, at least here in Michigan. Have a great weekend!!
Done by me in Photoshop.
Comments (47)
blankfrancine
You are assuming that our George can read anything more complicated than "My Pet Goat." Nive work.
flaviok
Fantastico, gostaria que todos aplicassem isto na prica, principalmente aqui no Brasil. Foste extremamente feliz.Obrigado por esta contribuio valiosa, como valiosa estesta obra, aplausos (1000) Fantastic, it would like all to apply this in practice, mainly here in Brazil. You went feliz.Obrigado extremely for this valuable contribution, as valuable it is this work, applauses (1000)
angelbearzs
wow that is very nice image!!!:)
theprojectionist
Being an Expat from the UK now living in Australia i cant really comment on the Document, but i must say Sherrie the way you have presented this is a fitting reminder to people who knock Democracy Bravo
delbeke
Spiffy isn't it! People can knock it, people try to destroy it, other countries use it as a guide, yep pretty spiffy I'd say. As far as our President...I shall remain silent, something he should do at times. :o)
MajinBoo
Although it has been revised, scrutinized and interpeted in so many ways the basis of this document is still what holds true for what this country is and stands for. As for our current President well I think a certain statement Kanye West made in 2005 sums it up.
jif3d
It's a great idea in theroy, but it sometimes seems to be abused by those in power. Anyhow I hope you had a great Independence Day ! ~Cheers~
pops
WOW-this is wonderful and so true
Denys234
Awesome work!!
magnus073
Wonderful image Sherrie, I not only wish he would read it but wish he would go away quietly after doing so. :)
LudyMelltSekher
{@}>---Hello my dear friend,Very nice composition! Excellent work! A million stars from my **** Thank you very much for your comments. Happy day, Hug and kiss in Your heart. Luminous blesing. Ludy<---<---@
1358
Happy 4th, Sherrie... and don't worry, Laura can read it to the Dubya before beddy bye :-)
Granny_E
Thank you for this reminder. It is an excellent composition.
eekdog
wow, love it! already in my faves.
Steff_7
Excellent work and stirring image. Happy 4th of July from Oz...
KatesFriend
Nicely assembled. Happy 231st
jocko500
Congress is rated lower that Bush. So Congress need to read this more that Bush.
dphoadley
Good job on the 'unalienable', most people seem to miss that and write or say 'inalienable'. Either 'unalienable' was a unique part of Jefferson's uncommen felicity of phrase, or English idiom has chnaged since 1776. I suspect a little bit of both. As far as the politics is concerned, my views of Bush will obviously differ from yours, which is as it should be, seeing that our perspectives are different. While I have little knowledge of his domestic policies, and am thus not much impacted by them, his war on terrorism has definitely made a change here in the Middle-East. Both Muamar Ghaddafi of Lybia, and Bashir Assad of Syria are treading much more carefully than they ever would have before he haqnged Saddam Hussein. May G-d bless you and keep you, DO take care, and DO keep up the good work. David P. Hoadley
annie5
Superb idea Sherrie! sorry i cannot read the declaration :)
airbrushr
Very nice.
irakika
Happy 4th of July, excellent work!
TheAnimaGemini
Gorgeous and very creative work Sherrie. Hope Mister Bush read it.
janedj
Beautiful and very creative work Sherrie!!! Hugs Jane
huenersh
Fantastic thoughts, guess somebody cares ;-) Next elections will be soon! Hope you've had a great Independence day !
Bossie_Boots
Well living in the UK i cant really comment except i think George and Tony need there heads banging together we have a new Primeminister now God help us hope you had a great 4th of July and superb work hugs lou x
Petra-S
Super Concept and Prentation!
Gor111
A fabulous created work you have posted here!!!
lunaE
Very creative artwork Sherrie, love it.
Syltermermaid
Excellent work Sherrie!!! Hope you had a Happy 4th of July!!! Hugs Ute
WeeLaddie
Nice sentiments, but they will never be implemented because human nature decrees that the most powerful of our species will always climb to the top of the trees to pick the best fruit for themselves and throw their dregs down on those scrmbling up to join them. Such has it been thoughout history. Hope is always there for us masses, but it never seems to bear fruit. The best we can expect is that the trickle down from the slaverings of those above us becomes more abundant. The bottom line is political and economic power is yours for the taking if you are ruthless enough to grasp it and hold on to it. Laudable sentiments such as the above declaration and notions of liberty, equality, and democracy are (sadly) tools of propaganda in the hands of those who really have power. We are part of the animal kingdom, and Survival of the Fittest applies. That said, this piece is beautifully done, and you probably found it a cathartic exercise.