I wrote this several years ago and post it each 4th of July:
The document is on the table.
Although some of your colleagues are making jokes, each one knows that the signature places the signer's head in a hangman's noose. To sign means you will be regarded as a traitor by the nation that has held your loyalty since birth. Your livelihood may be destroyed and your family doomed to a life of isolation and poverty. Many of your friends and associates will be under suspicion. Others will shun you. Your side, which has feeble and poorly-trained forces, will be fighting the greatest military power in the world. Despite all of the grand talk, the odds of success are small. Even if your side is successful, your new nation will be vulnerable to internal disputes and attacks from predatory powers. This theory of self-government, however attractive, might not work.
It's your turn. Will you sign?
10 comments:
Wonderful post! One of your best.
Lou,
Thanks!
Michael
can this be shared if we reference you as author?
thanks
can we copy this to facebook if we reference you as author?
thanks
Can we share this on facebook if we reference you as author
Can we share this if we reference you?
thanks Joe
Thanks for your questions. I'm glad you like the post.
I have no objections where sharing consists of linking to the post and citing its source. Because of copyright concerns involving an upcoming book on The Best of Execupundit, I cannot give permission to copy the post.
Thanks again.
Michael
O.K. looking forward to the book.
Joe
A "Best of Execupundit" book? How wonderful! I can't wait for it to be released!
CincyCat,
I'll keep you posted!
Michael
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