A Celebration Of Nelson Mandela And Freedom
"During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to the struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." --Nelson Mandela
As citizens of the United States prepare for a holiday in celebration of Labor Day, those of us who are fortunate enough to live in a free society need to remember those who made our freedom possible. In the not too distant past, tens of thousands of people died annually U.S. industrial accidents and many times more than that were seriously injured. Using population numbers of today, those deaths would be ten times that amount. Let us all honor those who fought for labor rights in the U.S. and around the world as well as those who fought for basic human dignity and human rights. And, for those who still fight for humanity's rights. Most all of us are guilty of taking our gift of freedom for granted yet many still live under the yoke of repression or tragically worse.
It is my belief Nelson Mandela is the most selfless advocate of human rights and the greatest leader of my lifetime. How many have sacrificed over seventy years for freedom and dignity of their fellow man? Especially under the constant threat of death. And were willing to sacrifice their own freedom by spending thirty years in prison for the most noble of causes? In a world that often shows little concern for those in true crisis, Nelson Mandela truly is a man of altruistic greatness.
As Britain honors Nelson Mandela with the addition of his statue to Parliament Square, let us all remember the sacrifices that were made so that we might live in dignity and freedom.
How will you impact the lives around you in a positive way? To give dignity to those in need? Or reach out to someone who needs help?
As citizens of the United States prepare for a holiday in celebration of Labor Day, those of us who are fortunate enough to live in a free society need to remember those who made our freedom possible. In the not too distant past, tens of thousands of people died annually U.S. industrial accidents and many times more than that were seriously injured. Using population numbers of today, those deaths would be ten times that amount. Let us all honor those who fought for labor rights in the U.S. and around the world as well as those who fought for basic human dignity and human rights. And, for those who still fight for humanity's rights. Most all of us are guilty of taking our gift of freedom for granted yet many still live under the yoke of repression or tragically worse.
It is my belief Nelson Mandela is the most selfless advocate of human rights and the greatest leader of my lifetime. How many have sacrificed over seventy years for freedom and dignity of their fellow man? Especially under the constant threat of death. And were willing to sacrifice their own freedom by spending thirty years in prison for the most noble of causes? In a world that often shows little concern for those in true crisis, Nelson Mandela truly is a man of altruistic greatness.
As Britain honors Nelson Mandela with the addition of his statue to Parliament Square, let us all remember the sacrifices that were made so that we might live in dignity and freedom.
How will you impact the lives around you in a positive way? To give dignity to those in need? Or reach out to someone who needs help?
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