July 04, 2006
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence as read by your fellow Sound Politics readers is here [audio]. Follow along with the text.
A round of applause to the readers, in order:
Rep. Toby Nixon, Mrs. Shark, Andy MacDonald, Stefan Sharkansky, Jeff Boly in Tacoma, Nathan Anziger, Taekja in Redmond, Karl Swenson, Jeannie G. in Seattle, Doug O. in Woodinville, Hank Bradley, Brian Almon, Louise from New York, Michael in Bellevue, David Sharkansky, age 4, Olivia age 13, Josef K., Phil from New York, Maureen London, Steve London, Mike Young, Max Rosenberg age 9, Ben B. in Deer Park, Vicki B. in Seattle, Matthew Lundh, Ann Adams, Matt Rosenberg, The Orb and Jim Nobles.
Posted by Stefan Sharkansky at July 04, 2006
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1. Well done Stefan and all the readers. It was a privilage to participate.
2. Well, I don't know about anyone else, but I found the recording to be very moving. The coming together of people from many walks of life, from many ethnic and family backgrounds, to cooperate in this reading, bring to mind the nature of our country, the richness of its diversity, and the foundation of its success. Even the little glitches here and there in the recording are reminiscent of the imperfections in our society but that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. But most importantly, the fact that so many people participated in this commemoration of the meaning of Independence Day -- that's the most moving of all. Thanks for putting this together, Stefan!
3. Another fine example of why I come to Sound Politics every day.
Great job Stefan!
4. I am impressed with the reading abilities of the youngsters! Very nice, very patriotic and very very special. Thank you all!
5. I really did enjoy those that participated in reading this fine document. I am embarrassed to admit I have never read this document and I bet I am not alone. Thank you to all who shared and to you, Stefan, for a wonderful idea.
6. That was fun and very cool.
7. A fine example indeed, of what makes SP great. It was an honor to participate. Thanks again Stefan for a fantastic idea.
8. Bravo! Enjoyed it. Little David Sharkansky's contribution was way cute!!
9. Listening to the recitation was moving. It brought back a memory of a long distant July 4th when I, as a young sprout, sat and listened to my father and grandfather read that sacred document.
I didn't understand many of the words, but their import was unmistakable and undeniable. If the people that I trusted and relied on placed this document in such high regard, then surely it must be important.
Thanks again Stefan. As Hannity would say, "You're a great American!"
10. Thank you, Stefan! Truly elegant.