07-05-11: American Judeo-Christian Values and the Declaration of Independence (Plus: Ronald Reagan)

Today's Hot Topics We choose, you peruse. White House's New Anti-Terror Strategy: Kill the Suspects? [FOX] Hillary Clinton: U.S. 'would welcome' dialogue with Muslim Brotherhood [CNN] A New Law Offering In-State Tuition Breaks To Some Illegal Immigrants In Maryland Has Been Suspended [FOX] Military Commanders Fear Soldier May Have Been Murdered By The Taliban After Being Betrayed By Local Afghans [TELEGRAPH' Rep. Franks blasts administration for engaging terrorist group [DAILY CALLER] Poll: 1776 date puzzles some Americans [MARIST] Ronald Reagan honoured with London statue [GUARDIAN] Gov. Walker: 'Not a lot of courage' in Washington to cut spending [THE HILL] Thousands rally against Ga. immigration law [WT] Tsunami drill saved Japanese town from worse fate [WT] * VIDEOS * TODAY'S HOT PICKS * 1. VIDEO: President Ronald Reagan Honored with Statue in London 2. VIDEO: George Will Marvelously Traps Liberal Pundits with Obamacare Constitutional Argument 3. VIDEO: ABC's ‘This Week': Founding Fathers Were ‘Guys Who Didn't Give Women the Vote and Let Slavery Stand' 4. VIDEO: 76-year-old Army medic on 4th tour in war zones 5. VIDEO: U.S. Ends Space Shuttle Program Will Now Depend on Russia...and pay $51 Million 6. Video: James Cagney, "I Am A Yankee Doodle Dandy" 7. VIDEO: Jefferson Writes Declaration of Independence 8. VIDEO: Fourth of July History 9. VIDEO: The Patriot 10. VIDEO: God Bless the U.S.A. by Lee Greenwood 11. VIDEO: America the Story of U.S. - Declaration of Independence The Never Ending Flotilla Gadi Adelman At last year's pro-Hamas flotilla on May 31, 2010, 9 Turks died and Israel was unfairly vilified. This year's "Freedom Flotilla" was to be larger with more ships, more activists and more press. Current Political Winds: What Are the Dangers for Both Parties? Evan Bingham The winds of political change are blowing through both parties right now, with new priorities dictating how those winds will be felt. American Judeo-Christian Values and the Declaration of Independence Ronald Cherry, MD The principles of American Judeo-Christian Values can rightly be summarized as honoring each individual's equal God-given rights to Life, Liberty and Creativity. Is Federal Spending Really Being Cut to the Bone? Frank Hill In North Carolina, the quaint Elwell Ferry carries cars across the Cape Fear River, at no charge. Is this a sign of the times, where no promised federal spending cuts appear to be happening? Jewish University Presidents Who Abandon Jews Stella Paul Jessica Felber is a 21-year-old student who's suing the University of California for failing to protect her civil rights. She was physically assaulted by a Muslim student for supporting Israel. EPA Gives Millions in Handouts to China and Russia Jim Kouri, CPP The People's Republic of China gets millions of U.S. taxpayer dollars to help with their so-called green projects. Hasn't China got more money that the USA right now? Quote of the Day - July 5, 2010 FSM: Quote of the Day, Alan Caruba Republicans believe every day is the Fourth of July, but Democrats believe every day is April 15th... Declaration of Independence as Law Ronald Cherry, MD As stated in our Declaration, the purpose of secular law is to secure our sacred, equal, individual human rights to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness - private property honestly earned through creative labor. 1776: Victory or Death? Jim O'Neill The American revolutionaries fought to the death to free their nation from tyranny. Could the current crop of politicians in Congress ever hope to live up to the example set by founders? The General who Invented Baseball William R. Hawkins A true patriot, this man dedicated his life to building the country in which his adolescent hobby has become the national pastime. America - Amazing and Tolerant Leslie Sacks On Independence Day, we should celebrate the good things about this country... Quote of the Day - July 4, 2011 FSM: Quote of the Day The complete text of the Declaration of Independence, adopted by Congress on July 4, 1776. There is No First Amendment Without a Second Amendment Alan Caruba The right to bear arms is enshrined in the second amendment of the Bill of Rights. So why is this fundamental constitutional right under attack? Young George's Fourth Salena Zito How did a military defeat for young George Washington lead to the birth of a nation? Takeover is the Taliban Plan for Afghanistan Dr. Walid Phares As they deceive Washington policymakers, the Taliban have no compunction about pursuing jihad until their banner flies again on the presidential palace in Kabul. The Tipping Point: Embracing the Muslim Brotherhood Frank Gaffney, Jr. The acknowledgement of its contacts with the Muslim Brotherhood, a group that aims to destroy America, casts a dark shadow over the administration. Quote of the Day - July 2, 2011 FSM: Quote of the Day, The Editor Commemorating a decision made exactly 244 years ago today. Poker, Drug-Running and Illicit Deals at the Kabul Bank The Double Life of Sherkhan Farnood Gary H. Johnson, Jr. This exclusive article exposes ugly facts about Russian drug-running by the head of the Kabul Bank that were not covered by mainstream press outlets such as the New York Times and the Washington Post. Click here to sign up for FSM's e-mail updates!