Tuesday, October 13, 2009

LIBERTY OR DEATH


"...if liberty must perish, or the government be overthrown, I would not hesitate, at the hazard of life, to resort to revolution, and to tear down a corrupt government that could neither be reformed nor borne by freemen." -John C. Calhoun


Below is a good link summarizing the life of Vice President John C. Calhoun...
http://www25.uua.org/uuhs/duub/articles/johnccalhoun.html



1 comment:

Johann Van De Leeuw said...

Don't forget to call, email, or otherwise contact your senator and representative to urge them to vote AGAINST the healthcare bill. Thanks!
~Johann

BTW, great post! John C. Calhoun is one of my favorite historical characters!