Statue of Liberty with Face Mask
Apr 21, 2020 15:57:53 #
This was suggested by Rush Limbaugh on his radio program today for someone to art up, so I did one. No big deal to do. Probably thousands of photos of this are already out there. It's not a partisan political statement. Just something that all America is doing now, wearing a mask.
My thoughts however, a mask suggests security from the virus. That's true. However, the Statue of Liberty suggests liberty, and a masking of liberty is an oxymoron. Appears to be a Sophie's Choice. A balancing act. I keep remembering these words, Those that seek security over liberty may end up with neither.
My thoughts however, a mask suggests security from the virus. That's true. However, the Statue of Liberty suggests liberty, and a masking of liberty is an oxymoron. Appears to be a Sophie's Choice. A balancing act. I keep remembering these words, Those that seek security over liberty may end up with neither.
Apr 21, 2020 16:17:12 #
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Apr 21, 2020 17:37:32 #
LESTAHL wrote:
Absolutely. I think it was Benjamin Franklin who said that.
Actually, it was Benjamin Franklin who said said: "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
Apr 21, 2020 18:10:04 #
Been too long since I first read this, thanks for providing the whole quotation.
Apr 22, 2020 06:58:16 #
This quote is often used out of the Ben Franklin's context. See the following link for the context this quote came from.
https://www.npr.org/2015/03/02/390245038/ben-franklins-famous-liberty-safety-quote-lost-its-context-in-21st-century
https://www.npr.org/2015/03/02/390245038/ben-franklins-famous-liberty-safety-quote-lost-its-context-in-21st-century
Apr 22, 2020 10:04:48 #
Fotoartist wrote:
Actually, it was Benjamin Franklin who said said: "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
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