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
June 27, 2009 Iran’s national poet speaks out. “NPR’s Davar Ardalan interviewed Simin Behbahani, Iran’s national poet, today from Tehran. She’s 82 years-old and one of the most respected figures in modern Iran. She recites two poems inspired by recent events — one dedicated to the people of Iran and another to Neda, the woman whose death during the protests was viewed by millions on the web and on TV.”
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What a beautiful and talented woman. I salute her and all the beautiful Iranian women of the streets of Iran. I go with them.
i am in tears, but also so proud for all of the Lionesses of Iran, and all over the world. Woman who live in more affluence, and grace have an obligation to help women and children all over the world and fight for them any way they can. By writing, speaking out, contributing, fund raising, hands-on, politics and the political arena, education, informational resources, movies, videos, plays, anything and everything. We need to start to collectively work together worldwide to stop the continuing madness against women and children. Please check out my video:Freedom in Iran Through the Eyes of a child, a short 4 minute tribute video. Bless all of the Lionesses. THank You
To fishsilly,
I have posted your video my site. Go to:
http://themcglynn.com/?p=11136