She never begins an attack, nor, when once engaged, ever surrenders: She is therefore an emblem of magnanimity and true courage. ... she never wounds 'till she has generously given notice, even to her enemy, and cautioned him against the danger of treading on her.
-Benjamin Franklin


Friday, August 27, 2010

Pride and Prejudice

Seen in comments here:

It is because we prize individual freedom so much that we will allow that church to be built, and in so doing, despite the fact that for some it may represent a victory of hate, let it stand as a testament to the principles of freedom upon which our nation was founded and which we refuse to surrender to the hatred of violent men.

That wasn't written by a famous writer. It wasn't a historic political figure. It wasn't anyone that most folks would know, but it was someone I know well.

That was written by my brother. Sumbitch can write.

Now, if we can just get him to post...



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1 comments:

  1. His writing, after 20 years, still amazes me.

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