Thomas Paine's version of "you didn't build that":
"Separate an individual from society,and give him an island or a continent to possess,and he cannot acquire personal property. He cannot be rich. So inseparably are the means connected with the end,in all cases,that where the former do not exist the latter cannot be obtained. All accumulation, therefore,of personal property,beyond what a man's own hands produce, is derived to him by living in society; and he owes on every principle of justice,of gratitude,and of civilization,a part of that accumulation back again to society from whence the whole came"
Submitted by Leah
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I can’t wait!
I wish I wish I WISH I could be there! Can we have a gathering in California??
Looking forward to it!
Evan and I will be there. I think Lauren has a soccer game in Saginaw, and Carol will drive her there.
I can’t wait to see everybody.
Matt, me too!
This would be the best one yet if we had everyone from last year come! But new faces shall be great too!
Sorry we can’t make it; we’re in the midst of a move to Chicago, and then I need to prepare for classes. We’ll be there in spirit, and next summer we’ll also be there in body!
Ann, Michael, and Theo
I can’t to see you all.
Ed, I think you left out a word. Wait?
Such a beautiful family. I understood and felt the love you share for eachother the entire time I was with you. It was a real honor to be your minstrel. Thank you and such a pleasure to have met you.
Be well.
Alan
P.S. Find me on facebook if you’d like. Don’t worry I befriend anybody.