The “common man” (and the uncommon), for most of the world and most of history, has been a serf yoked by a king or a dictator, by blinding faith or stifling tradition, or nowadays by a welfare state bureaucracy.
But in American, where he was free to further his life, defend his liberty, and pursue his happiness, he helped create the greatest nation in history.
For that, R. J. Gibble does deserve a statue. (Just not this one.)
WoodEye about 15 years ago
Unh, so?
pschearer Premium Member about 15 years ago
The “common man” (and the uncommon), for most of the world and most of history, has been a serf yoked by a king or a dictator, by blinding faith or stifling tradition, or nowadays by a welfare state bureaucracy.
But in American, where he was free to further his life, defend his liberty, and pursue his happiness, he helped create the greatest nation in history.
For that, R. J. Gibble does deserve a statue. (Just not this one.)
mrprongs about 15 years ago
His tax dollars at work.