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Build The Wall
“And what country can preserve its liberties, if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms…. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time, with the blood of patriots and tyrants.” (Thomas Jefferson)
I say we should build the wall–around Washington, DC. Then we move our nation’s capitol to Wichita and start over. Our democratic government has ceased being a democracy. It’s time to begin anew.
What Has Changed?
Let me begin by answering that question–NOTHING. Now ask yourself, “Why not?”
In 1967 Henson Cargill blasted to the top of the country charts with his debut single “Skip A Rope.” The Kentucky Headhunters covered it in 1989 on their debut album. I think it should be covered by artists in every genre of music. The message would still be the same. It’s a powerful one, and is even more relevant today. That is what’s so sad. Over 50 years, and nothing has changed. As a matter of fact, I believe it has gotten worse.
You might not be a fan of country music, but read the lyrics and then ask yourself a couple of questions: Continue reading
