Worn But Not Broken

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"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." - Dr. King, Jr.

POPPIES are everywhere this Remembrance Day. It's time to reflect and be humbled by the service of others on behalf of us all. Have you wrongly taken democracy for granted the way I have in my little corner of the world? Worn out Lady Liberty (below) reminded me it took voting and activism from my good neighbours to the South recently to keep authoritarianism at bay. I'm grateful for the checks and balances.


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  1. David M. Gascoigne,November 11, 2018 at 10:51 AM

    I hope you are right about keeping authoritarianism at bay south of the border. It may just be a little too early to claim victory. In the meantime poor Trumpie couldn't stand a little rain to do the right thing. Is anyone surprised? And God forbid any reporter should ask him about it!

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  2. stardustNovember 12, 2018 at 5:36 AM

    I think too many people of my country take democracy for granted. What has happened in America or Britain reminded me of the importance of voting. For the leaders, need to keep it in mind that democracy is not all about majority but not neglecting the voices of minorities of dissents. Right now, I’m frustrated with T’s political attitude toward the wild fliers in California.

    Yoko

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  3. eileeninmdNovember 12, 2018 at 12:32 PM

    Hello, I love that quote. A great message for us all. The statue is pretty. I am praying for our democracy, our current administration has me scared.
    Enjoy your day, have a great new week!

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  4. Martha ZNovember 12, 2018 at 12:41 PM

    For the moment I would rather dwell on the wonderful quote you shared than think on the dysfunction of my government.

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  5. Fun60November 12, 2018 at 12:54 PM

    It is 100 years this year that women were given the vote in the UK. It is important that we are reminded of the struggle of the suffragettes and make sure we use our democratic right to vote.

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  6. Tanza Erlambang - Every Day IssuesNovember 12, 2018 at 1:03 PM

    I believe in democracy too.
    have a great day

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  7. carol l mckennaNovember 12, 2018 at 1:39 PM

    Wonderful tribute to the veterans who fought so well for freedom ~ love the creative poppies ~

    Happy Veterans Day
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  8. Carol @Comfort Spring StationNovember 12, 2018 at 1:47 PM

    The Martin Luther King quote is one of my favorite - I'll stick to love too

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  9. Sallie (FullTime-Life)November 12, 2018 at 3:36 PM

    We are broken down here right now, but, i hope, not unbowed. Hoping for good to triumph sooner rather than later.

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  10. Lady FiNovember 13, 2018 at 8:11 AM

    A wonderful quote and a good question. Democracy is a luxury that we take for granted all too often.

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  11. DeniseinVANovember 15, 2018 at 9:40 AM

    A wonderful post and one of my favorite quotes by Dr. King, Jr. Thank you Penelope :)

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