







Thomas Paine's version of "you didn't build that":
"Separate an individual from society,and give him an island or a continent to possess,and he cannot acquire personal property. He cannot be rich. So inseparably are the means connected with the end,in all cases,that where the former do not exist the latter cannot be obtained. All accumulation, therefore,of personal property,beyond what a man's own hands produce, is derived to him by living in society; and he owes on every principle of justice,of gratitude,and of civilization,a part of that accumulation back again to society from whence the whole came"
Submitted by Leah
February 24, 2009
By Andrea Hahn 02/24/2009 15:26:55
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Keith Jacobs, a student in the SIU School of Medicine’s Medical/Dental Education Preparatory Program, created “The Dynamics of Hope” to commemorate the election of the country’s first black president.
While the painting, on display on the second floor of Wheeler Hall, is partially a portrait of President Barack Obama, it also serves as Jacobs’ commentary that now is a hopeful time but one fraught with challenges.
“The painting represents the struggle to get a black president in office, but also the challenges he faces now that he is there,” Jacobs said…………………………………………………………………
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Keep painting!!
Mr. Jacobs is a fine artist. He should send a copy of this work to President Obama.
The current times are now filled with hope despite the fragility on so many fronts. You’re painting is impressive. My HOPE for YOU is that you continue to paint!