Your attitudes match the front page copy of our local Dem site, which I wrote (only not as well.)
LET COURAGE RING
by Patrick Lancaster,
14th of January, 2006
Though the Liberty Bell rings no more, Denny Chimes still sings of local courage. Dedicated in 1929, the chimes seem to echo our long-term need for responsible educational funding in Tuscaloosa County. A desire to honor Alabama students who died in World War I, gave rise to plans for a campus bell tower but scarce funding doomed the project. Ten years later, students at Alabama, upon hearing a rumor that University president George H. Denny might return to Virginia, gather enough money to build the landmark in his honor. Starting after 1940, modifications at the base of Denny Chimes began to display the Alabama Football Captain’s Walk of Fame, which features hand and foot imprints of each courageous Crimson Tide leader.
Your Tuscaloosa Democratic Party believes that if we heed the historic ringing of freedom and truth, it will silence taunting terrors of the heart. Much like Divine greatness, which teaches us to FEAR NOT, a great American once said, “We have nothing to fear but fear itself.” All great leaders focus on faithful illumination and openness, not dark deceptions or fear.
While faith offers true redemption, are there legitimate fears? Certainly, many families in Tuscaloosa County dread news of a loved one dying for Iraqi freedom but even these brave souls walk in the light of faith, as our prayers march beside them.
To families anxious about skyrocketing fuel costs, high taxes, failing schools and our fastest growing export, American jobs, we say, “Fear not,” because salvation is attainable. With your help, the Democratic Party will bring a new openness to government that will offset your reasonable concerns.
Now is the time to take a stand and become active in the only political party that represents true reform. The Democratic Party in Tuscaloosa, unlike the opposition, is not an exclusive club for only the elite. We welcome everyone to take part in our efforts to preserve your rights and dignity.
Tuscaloosa County Democrats believe that protecting basic liberties endowed to us by God and our Founders will bestow a legacy of freedom to your children. We invite all Americans to join us in bringing traditional values back into a government of the people, by the people and for the people.
http://www.tuscaloosademocrats.org/