"But slaves that once conceive the glowing thought
Of freedom, in that hope itself possess
All that the contest calls for; spirit, strength,
The scorn of danger, and united hearts,
The surest presage of the good they seek."
by:
William Cowper
(1731-1800) English poet, hymnodist
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This is as much true of many kinds of ;slavery' that we would have submitted ourselves as in the name of politcal ideologies or familial authority !!
 -- vedapushpa, Bengalore India     
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     -- Anonymous, Washington      
     -- jim, Austin Tx      
    One can only hope!
     -- E Archer, NYC     
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