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Upfront - On August 1, 1776, Samuel Adams stood before a large crowd on the steps of the Philadelphia Statehouse and delivered a speech before the formal signing of the Declaration Of Independence on August 2, 1776. In his speech he stated: "We have explored the temple of Royalty and found that the idol that we have bowed down to has Eyes which see not, Ears that hear not our Prayers, and a heart like the nether millstone. We have this day restored the Sovereign to Whom alone all men ought to be obedient; He reigns in Heaven, and with a propitious Eye beholds His subjects assuming that freedom of thought, and dignity of self direction, which He bestowed upon them. From the rising to the setting Sun, may His Kingdom come."

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Nightmare at Independence Hall John Andrews a Claremont Institute fellow and former President of the Colorado Senate (Townhall.com) The "Titanic" exhibit got me ready for time travel, and the big burrito did the rest. A chair at poolside, a snooze in the sun, and suddenly I was back at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. All eyes were on John Adams as he addressed the Continental Congress: "Fellow delegates, today our drafting committee submits the proposed Declaration of Independence. You have Mr. Jefferson�s text on your parchment laptops. Upon the motion of Lady Clinton from New York and Delegate Obama from the Illinois country, the draft underwent a political correctness audit by Bishop Bill Moyers of PBS Cathedral. Serious concerns arose.

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This July 4th, Teach your Dependents about Independence Jackie Gingrich Cushman (Townhall.com) As Americans, we need to remember that, in order to maintain our nation�s intellectual and physical health, we need an active and involved citizenry. Just like any organism, without movement and growth we will stagnate and wither. Understanding what Americanism is provides a framework within which we can stretch, grow and move.

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America's Christian Heritage: Did you know the history which has been excluded from America's classroom. Learn how America's Founders relied heavily on the Scriptures to form America's Republic. (The daily American Minute is available below.)

(Note and challenge to secular humanist: See Theocracy? before inadequately and falsely dismissing these pages as promoting theocracy. Numerous blog discussions and commentaries have weakly dismissed the HISTORY presented here by simply claiming EarsToHear.net is promoting a theocracy which is a lame excuse used to escape and avoid answering this challenge: What new and improved wisdom do secular liberal humanists use to justify violating "the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God," which was the foundation of America's Founders?)
 

Take Action - (Alerts, Action, Petitions)

Islam - (Radical Islam - War on Terror)

Risking Her Life to Expose Islam  (CBN.com) "Islamic dogma creates a cult of death, a cage for women, and a curse against knowledge," writes Ayaan Hirsi Ali.  Her words incite outrage, make her the target of constant death threats, and force her to travel 'round-the-clock with armed bodyguards "I am convinced that there is a threat from radical Islam, that it is threatening, that people here are really very complacent," Hirsi Ali said.

Immigration & English (Immigration and English)

Cloture Fails  (MinutemanHQ.com) Mr. President Secure the Border NOW. Reid is giving the immigration bill and U.S. Citizens the bums rush. Reid and the RINOs LOSE�Vow to bring Amnesty Back.

Education - (Education or Indoctrination? - Education Resources)

NEA Teachers Help Fund Pro-Homosexual Groups, Training - Children are Endangered by Radical Agenda - Contact: Linda Harvey (614) 442-7998 E-mail: lh@missionamerica.com

(COLUMBUS, OH, June 27, 2006) The National Education Association (NEA),which gathers this week for its annual meeting in Philadelphia, has just been brought up short by an Ohio court ruling that an individual teacher�s union dues may not be used to fund pro-abortion activities, if that teacher objects for religious reasons. (www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/news/1182933692133010.xml&coll=2 )

But many teachers may not be aware that NEA and its state affiliates also fund pro-homosexual activities, including groups advocating the full expression of homosexuality and �transgendered� behaviors by children and teachers at school.

The teachers� union also sponsors training on �GLBT issues.� Its NEA-GLBT Caucus will hold a workshop on June 29 for the NEA board of directors and member teachers about how to support homosexuality in their schools and silence other viewpoints and warnings. There is no training planned with an alternate view.

�This is bias and discrimination, pure and simple,� said Linda Harvey, president of Mission America (www.missionamerica.com ). �This intolerance also foments anti-Christian prejudices and beliefs among students, by labeling the sexual ethics of Christians as �discrimination� or �heterosexism.��

NEA donates to a number of radical homosexual groups, including the Human Rights Campaign and GLAAD, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (http://www.eiaonline.com/archives/20061204.htm ). It also supports and has close ties with GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network. NEA and its affiliate California Teachers Association donated to GLSEN in 2006. (www.glsen.org/binary-data/GLSEN_ATTACHMENTS/file/000/000/712-1.pdf ).

A recent past president of NEA, Bob Chase, is on the GLSEN board of directors, and the founder of GLSEN, Kevin Jennings, received an NEA award several years ago. His pro-homosexual philosophies are prominent on the NEA web site in an article about so-called �safe schools� (http://www.nea.org/neatodayextra/safeschools.html ).

GLSEN advocates establishing homosexual clubs in all U.S. schools, eventually including elementary schools, and has aided students in starting over 3,000 such clubs in the country (www.glsen.org ). The NEA supports such actions. In the past two years, a growing number of middle schools have allowed such clubs.

�GLSEN and NEA imply that some students are �born gay,�� Harvey said. �This is simply not true. But they have censored out all discussion, and therefore there is only one acceptable approach to homosexuality and cross-gender behavior in schools: accept it, applaud it and ensure that no one warns a child or provides needed health risk information.�

Not only is there no other acceptable viewpoint about homosexuality at NEA, to hold another view or to caution a student about homosexuality is labeled �unsafe� for kids and even lumped into the category of �harassment and bullying.� (http://www.nea.org/schoolsafety/glbt.html ).

�It is hypocritical for the NEA to hold its annual meeting in Philadelphia, the birthplace of American freedom,� Harvey said. �The NEA is suppressing the truth as it endangers children,� Harvey said, �yet teachers have no choice but to belong. Where�s the freedom?

�Maybe it�s time for responsible, caring teachers, in view of the recent Ohio decision, to declare their independence from NEA and stop supporting its radical agenda.�

Related: Pro-Life Teachers, Parents and Students to Picket NEA Teacher Convention (ChristianNewswire.com) "We are taking to task the leadership of America's largest and most socio-politically meddlesome union, for essentially misrepresenting many teachers on the abortion issue. We teachers and school employees love children. It's insane for our union's leadership to condone, much less promote, the killing of babies in their mothers' wombs. In addition to the moral outrage, it's economic suicide. We resent having our dues monies and good names used to misrepresent us on moral, social or political issues. NEA must abandon its 'Family Planning' Resolution I-13 and other policies, out of respect for the diversity of 3.2 million members," said Bob Pawson, Coordinator of Pro-Life Educators And Students (PLEAS).

"Hate" Crimes?  (Selective Compliance)

Social Security / Medicare (or your future nanny-state status)  (Senior Issues)

The Social Security and Medicare Advisor Newsletter (TSCL.org)

Protecting Social Security:

• Totalization with Mexico Would Add Billions in New Costs to Social Security - TSCL Releases First Comprehensive Cost Estimates
• Social Security Trustees Forecast 1.4% COLA
• Join the Nationwide Social Security COLA Protest

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Medicare Issues:
The Senior Citizens League Leads the Battle Against Medicare Means Testing and Prohibitive Premiums

• Legislative Update: Legislators Working to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
• Congressional Corner: Health Care Costs Have Become Impossible, by U.S. Congressman Steve Kagen (8th-WI)
• Seniors Await Medicare Refunds
• Ask the Advisor: We Are Held Hostage By Our Drug Plans
• Private Medicare Plans Too Costly Congress Told

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"SICK AND SICKER" is a tragic comedy about what happens when the government takes control of the medical system. It's a movie that will deal with ideas long suppressed by the mainstream media. This movie will arm you with little-known facts while giving you an experience that you won't soon forget. The host and executive producer, Logan Darrow Clements, is not afraid to use dramatic, humorous or unconventional methods to shed light on socialized medicine, whether it's called "a single payer system" or "universal health care. "SICK AND SICKER" is in response to Michael Moore's "SiCKO", a liberal propaganda film calling for socialized medicine in America (a la "HillaryCare"), receiving rave reviews from MoveOn.org, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, and Howard Dean. Well-funded left-wing nonsense like "SiCKO" needs a direct competitor... and now there is one. The movie trailer for "SICK AND SICKER" was just released.

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