The representatives of the French people\, organized as a National Assembly\, believing that the ignorance\, neglect\, or contempt of the rights of man are the sole cause of public calamities and of the corruption of governments\, have determined to set forth in a solemn declaration the natural\, unalienable\, and sacred rights of man\, in order that this declaration\, being constantly before all the members of the Social body\, shall remind them continually of their rights and duties\; in order that the acts of the legislative power\, as well as those of the executive power\, may be compared at any moment with the objects and purposes of all political institutions and may thus be more respected\, and\, lastly\, in order that the grievances of the citizens\, based hereafter upon simple and incontestable principles\, shall tend to the maintenance of the constitution and redound to the happiness of all. Therefore the National Assembly recognizes and proclaims\, in the presence and under the auspices of the Supreme Being\, the following rights of man and of the citizen\:
Articles\:
1. \; Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions may be founded only upon the general good.
2. \; The aim of all political association is the preservation of the natural and imprescriptible rights of man. These rights are liberty\, property\, security\, and resistance to oppression.
3. \; The principle of all sovereignty resides essentially in the nation. No body nor individual may exercise any authority which does not proceed directly from the nation.
4. \; Liberty consists in the freedom to do everything which injures no one else\; hence the exercise of the natural rights of each man has no limits except those which assure to the other members of the society the enjoyment of the same rights. These limits can only be determined by law.
5. \; Law can only prohibit such actions as are hurtful to society. Nothing may be prevented which is not forbidden by law\, and no one may be forced to do anything not provided for by law.
6. \; Law is the expression of the general will. Every citizen has a right to participate personally\, or through his representative\, in its foundation. It must be the same for all\, whether it protects or punishes. All citizens\, being equal in the eyes of the law\, are equally eligible to all dignities and to all public positions and occupations\, according to their abilities\, and without distinction except that of their virtues and talents.
7. \; No person shall be accused\, arrested\, or imprisoned except in the cases and according to the forms prescribed by law. Any one soliciting\, transmitting\, executing\, or causing to be executed\, any arbitrary order\, shall be punished. But any citizen summoned or arrested in virtue of the law shall submit without delay\, as resistance constitutes an offense.
8. \; The law shall provide for such punishments only as are strictly and obviously necessary\, and no one shall suffer punishment except it be legally inflicted in virtue of a law passed and promulgated before the commission of the offense.
9. \; As all persons are held innocent until they shall have been declared guilty\, if arrest shall be deemed indispensable\, all harshness not essential to the securing of the prisoner's person shall be severely repressed by law.
10. \; No one shall be disquieted on account of his opinions\, including his religious views\, provided their manifestation does not disturb the public order established by law.
11. \; The free communication of ideas and opinions is one of the most precious of the rights of man. Every citizen may\, accordingly\, speak\, write\, and print with freedom\, but shall be responsible for such abuses of this freedom as shall be defined by law.
12. \; The security of the rights of man and of the citizen requires public military forces. These forces are\, therefore\, established for the good of all and not for the personal advantage of those to whom they shall be intrusted.
13. \; A common contribution is essential for the maintenance of the public forces and for the cost of administration. This should be equitably distributed among all the citizens in proportion to their means.
14. \; All the citizens have a right to decide\, either personally or by their representatives\, as to the necessity of the public contribution\; to grant this freely\; to know to what uses it is put\; and to fix the proportion\, the mode of assessment and of collection and the duration of the taxes.
15. \; Society has the right to require of every public agent an account of his administration.
16. \; A society in which the observance of the law is not assured\, nor the separation of powers defined\, has no constitution at all.
17. \; Since property is an inviolable and sacred right\, no one shall be deprived thereof except where public necessity\, legally determined\, shall clearly demand it\, and then only on condition that the owner shall have been previously and equitably indemnified.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T065309Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090717T140000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090718T205900Z UID:http://ls.net/node/949 URL;VALUE=URI:http://ls.net/node/949 SUMMARY:Alleghany County Fiddlers Convention DESCRIPTION:The Alleghany County Fiddlers Convention will be held Friday and Saturday\, July 17 and 18 in Sparta\, N.C.\, at the Higgins Agricultural Fairgrounds on U.S. 21.
The convention\, now in its 15th year\, has competition for bluegrass and old time musicians in band\, individual\, and youth categories\, along with dance for adults\, juniors and children. Special music\, cloggers\, plenty of food vendors and camping are also featured. Seats are available in the ample grandstand\, or bring a folding chair to set in front of the stage.
Highlights include performances by Big Country Bluegrass on Friday evening and a dance workshop free to convention attendees at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
A total of $2\,850 in cash prizes will be awarded to contest winners. Emcees are Sonia Joines and Harold Mitchell. Camping is available beginning at 2 p.m. on Wednesday\, July 15.
Admission is $6 for Friday\, $7 for Saturday\, or $10 for both days. Children under 12 free with adult. Camping spaces are $12 per night per space\, with or without hookup\, and are first come\, first served.
For more information\, see www.alleghanyfiddlers.com.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T065309Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090719T123000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090721T170000Z UID:http://ls.net/node/952 URL;VALUE=URI:http://ls.net/node/952 SUMMARY:Camp E.D.G.E. VBS at Bridle Creek UMC DESCRIPTION:Please join the Bridle Creek Charge for Camp E.D.G.E. VBS at Bridle Creek UMC on Sunday\, July 19 from 3\:30 p.m. - 6\:00 p.m. and on July 20-21 from 5\:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5\:30 p.m. each evening. \;For more information call (276) 773-2093.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T065309Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090722T214100Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090815T214100Z UID:http://ls.net/node/964 URL;VALUE=URI:http://ls.net/node/964 SUMMARY:Dance Conservatory Announces Open House/Registration DESCRIPTION:The Conservatory of Dance &\; Theatre invites you to an Open House/Fall Registration Friday\, Aug 14 \;from 3-6pm and Saturday\, Aug 15 \;from 10am-3pm. Come by and sign up for classes for the 2009-2010 season or just tour the Conservatory. Students can also be fitted for shoes and leotards at our open house. Refreshments will be served. We offer all levels of Classical Ballet\, Jazz\, Tap\, Creative Movement\, Mommy &\; Me\, Musical Theatre\, Yoga and more! \; The Conservatory is located at 119 W. Grayson St (entrance is in the back under covered porch). \; For more info\: \; 276-236-2105 or www.galaxballet.com. \; Don't miss our 5th annual production of "\;The Nutcracker"\; in December!
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T065309Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090725T070000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090725T120000Z UID:http://ls.net/node/932 URL;VALUE=URI:http://ls.net/node/932 SUMMARY:Independence High School 1971 Class Reunion DESCRIPTION:Independence High School 1971 Class Reunion
Saturday\, July 25 at Independence Fire Hall 10\:00A.M. to 3\:00 P.M.
Bring Potluck meal and a classmate. Info Contact Julia 773-3647
The Conservatory of Dance &\; Theatre will have a Charity Bazaar &\; Yardsale to support their Scholarship Fund\, today and tomorrow\, July 31 (9-noon) and August 1 (8-noon)\, at 412 W Stuart Dr in Downtown Galax (2 houses down from Knight's Inn beside the Doctor's Inn). \; Plenty of parking on Center Street. \; New items and previously-owned quality goods at rock bottom prices. \; Antiques\, garden supplies\, furniture\, designer children's clothing\, toys\, housewares\, books\, bicycles\, dance items\, lamps\, upholstery fabric and much more!
Help support a worthy cause and get great deals. \; Call 276-238-9064 or 233-0324 for more info.
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