Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

elleng

(130,860 posts)
Mon Feb 13, 2017, 01:08 PM Feb 2017

Resistance is a choice. Martin O'Malley

'The enduring symbol of our country is not the barbed wire fence, it is the Statue of Liberty.

In the long history of human civilization, we are the only Republic to have earned the brand name — the reputation — of being, “The Land of Opportunity.”

Character is the product of a lifetime — the lifetime of our Nation. That character has taken a hit.
It hurts me deeply to write this:

Liberty’s flame has been extinguished. For the first time — and in our time — the American flame of human dignity has been put out.
That which so many of us thought was sacred, has now been snuffed. Elections have consequences.

The question is whether we have the grit, the determination, and the guts to hold strong to our principles as a people, and re-light that Torch of Liberty.

Resistance is a choice.'>>>

https://medium.com/@MartinOMalley/letters-from-boston-resistance-is-a-choice-2e095f397aed#.otulcer7k

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Resistance is a choice. Martin O'Malley (Original Post) elleng Feb 2017 OP
I'm delighted that he's continuing to speak out DavidDvorkin Feb 2017 #1

DavidDvorkin

(19,473 posts)
1. I'm delighted that he's continuing to speak out
Mon Feb 13, 2017, 04:08 PM
Feb 2017

and so eloquently, and that he's keeping himself visible.

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Editorials & Other Articles»Resistance is a choice. M...