When a people agree to form themselves into a republic … it is understood that they mutually resolve and pledge themselves to each other, rich and poor alike, to support this rule of equal justice among them … (and) they renounce as detestable, the power of exercising, at any future time any species of despotism over each other, or of doing a thing not right in itself, because a majority of them may have the strength of numbers sufficient to accomplish it.
Thomas Paine (1776), giving us a timely reminder on the eve of Law Day in the United States
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Joanne Corey 
Thomas Paine with a reminder that we are pledged to one another in this republic. Great quote.
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Yes, always a work in progress but we are seeing millions stepping up in defense of each other and the rule of law. It’s a hopeful sign.
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It is. We’re going to need this community to come out the other side of this.
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Grateful that you are part of the effort, Laura!
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So fundamental, but often denied at this moment.
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Sorry–I forget to look to see if WordPress has logged me out then I post an anonymous comment. (:
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Thanks, Ellen, for commenting. You don’t even need your lawyer hat on to relate to what Paine is saying. 😉
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