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Constitution Day 2014

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I’ve yet to hear mention on the news today that today is Constitution Day, otherwise known as Citizenship Day.  Hopefully it is still discussed in our schools.

Our Constitution remains one of the most succinct documents of its type and despite being written centuries ago, it continues to hold the guiding principles that have made the United States great.  That’s why it is disheartening when our leaders, those sworn to uphold it, disparage it.  The most notable case of this that jumps to mind is Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg‘s comment during the reorganization of Egypt that, “I would not look to the US constitution, if I were drafting a constitution in the year 2012.” 

Take a moment today to remember the 39 brave men who signed that document in 1787.  Their courage and commitment should be celebrated.

If you are interested in additional links and comments I’ve made on Constitution Day, use the search bar to the right.

William K. Murphy Honored

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Lauren and Mr. Murphy (reduced)I’ve spoken about my grandfather, Bill Murphy, here before.  Yesterday some students from Plymouth interviewed him as part of a project to record the memories of World War II veterans for the Marshall County Museum Historic Crossroads Center.  Considering that my grandfather turned 100 years old this year, the pool of survivors has to be getting shallow.

ABC 57 picked up the interview and had a short clip on the news last night.  You can see it here if you’re interested.  In the quote on the website he says that he was drafted, but actually Grandpa worked at Kingsbury Ordinance Plant and since that was a necessary service, he was not eligible for the draft.  He quit that job and volunteered for the service, turning down the waiver.

Picture Source:  Kelsey Flynn

Ron Cole says…

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Ron Cole

In the discussion regarding WECS’s at the Culver Plan Commission last night, Plan Commission member, Ron Cole, made a very salient comment.  “Just think about satellite dishes.  They used to be huge at 6 and 8 foot in diameter.  Look at them now.  Who knows what WECS’s will look like in the future…”

Look for another post regarding this meeting coming out this coming Friday.

Picture Source:  Ron Cole’s Facebook page