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Post by bellgcolin on Jan 15, 2007 15:45:33 GMT -5
This is a snippet taken from Howard Zinn's speech to a graduating class @ Speilman college, where he as fired in the 1960's for his civil rights movement. The speech was given in 2005. I like this paragraph.
The lesson of that history is that you must not despair, that if you are right, and you persist, things will change. The government may try to deceive the people, and the newspapers and television may do the same, but the truth has a way of coming out. The truth has a power greater than a hundred lies. I know you have practical things to do -- to get jobs and get married and have children. You may become prosperous and be considered a success in the way our society defines success, by wealth and standing and prestige. But that is not enough for a good life.
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Post by Elizabeth on Mar 15, 2008 13:10:53 GMT -5
Bob Dylan once said he never had to work a day in his life because he did what he wanted. Well, not too many have his incredible talent, so the streets are full of us making a living and wondering what to do with that spark that wants to come out. We live in a society where money has replaced God, and greed has replaced ethics, but it will all come tumbling down. The truth may come out, but will it be too late? Dance on, dance on. Bethwin
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