On March 6, 1857, the Supreme Court, in Dred Scott vs. Stanford, ruled that no act of Congress or territorial legislature could make laws banning slavery. The fundamental argument was that slaves are not free and equal persons but the property of their masters. The ruling is analogous to Roe vs. Wade because today no state may make a law banning abortion to protect the unborn. The argument is similar: basically because the unborn are at the sovereign disposal of their mothers and do not have personal standing in their own right. There was no consensus in this country on the personhood and rights of salves. We were split down the middle. But the issue was so fundamental that the states went to war, and in the end the Lincoln administration overturned the Dred Scott decision. And today, 130 years later, we look back with amazing consensus and marvel at the blindness of our forefathers.
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#1 · July 27, 2005, 8:12 am

Posted by: bigguyhereagain <bigguyhereagain@...>

"Anti Stress Kit"
 
 
This is your Anti-Stress kit.  I hope that these items will
help you to relax and enjoy your life more.
 
Rubber Band:  To remind you to stretch your new ideas
and your mind to new limits so you will continue to grow
and reach your potential.
 
Tissue:  To remind you to see the tears and needs of
others, including those of yourself and your peers.
 
Candy Kiss:  To remind you that everyone needs a hug,
kiss, or a word of encouragement every day.
 
Life Saver:  To remind you to think of your peers as your
"life savers."  Care about each other and help each other
through the stressful times that occur in life.
 
Penny:  To remind you the value of your thoughts - BIG
ones and little ones! Share them with others.
 
Eraser:  To remind you that we all make mistakes and
with an eraser they can be erased, as can our human
mistakes be overcome.
 
Toothpick:  To remind you to "pick out" the good qualities
in others and yourself and to be tolerant and accepting of
the differences of others.
 
Paper Clip:  It's important to "keep it all together."  Find
the balance in your physical, professional, and spiritual
life.  Explore the resources and programs available to
you in the community.
 
 
Prescribed by the
Great Physician
 
 
"A GREAT RECIPE"
Fold two hands together,
And express a dash of sorrow.
Marinate it overnight,
And work on it tomorrow.
 
Chop one grudge in tiny pieces,
Add several cups of love.
Dredge with a large sized smile,
Mix with the ingredients above.
 
Dis solve the hate within you,
By doing a good deed.
Cut in and help your friend,
If he/she should be in need.
 
Stir in laughter, love and kindness,
From the heart it has to come.
Toss with genuine forgiveness,
And give your friends some.
 
The amount of people served,
Will depend on you.
It can serve the whole wide world.
If you really want it to!!!
Author Unknown
 
 
Have a Blessed Day
Dave and Barbara
 
 
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