"The price of liberty is eternal justice" states a screenshots from a YouTube video, referred to as a thumbnails. (Thumbnails are the small, preview images that viewers see before they click on a video.)
"The price of liberty" quote appears as a thumbnails on 'Ultan's' Facebook and TikTok videos. Ultan is the top tour guide expert at Glasnevin Cemetery, which is Ireland's National Cemetery. Ultan is known for sharing stories of Irish history and focuses on figures and events connected to the cemetery, including the love story of Charles Stewart Parnell and Katherine O'Shea, the story of John Philpot Curran (who Dennis Jamison mentioned in his Founder's message/CSN article*) and the unusual death of James McNally by an elephant.
This Glasnevin cemetery tour guide expert, Ultan is available free to all who watch his Facebook and TikTok video. He gives a bit of historical context in mentioning the same character that Dennis Jamison mentions - John Curran. Found in Wikipedia, "John Curran was an Irish orator, politician, and lawyer celebrated for his defence of civil and political liberty. He first won popular acclaim in 1780, as the only lawyer in his circuit willing to represent a Catholic priest horsewhipped by an Anglo-Irish lord..."
Ultan stated that (in that time in Ireland) "Justice was a weapon used by the powerful against those who couldn't defend themselves."
With the help of AI overview, this quote brought AI's 'thoughts' stating:
"Many philosophical traditions, including Western philosophy, consider justice to be a fundamental virtue for ordering interpersonal relations and establishing a stable political society."
AI overview went onto add:
The statement, "Justice was a weapon used by the powerful against those who couldn't defend themselves" reflects a critical perspective on how justice systems can be and have been used to maintain power structures. However, it's essential to consider this view within the broader context of the philosophical ideal of justice, which strives for fairness and equality for all, and to recognize ongoing efforts to reform justice systems and address existing inequalities."
We could debate this topic with each other, find parts we agree with or disagree with. However we are the country with the
"highest number of incarcerated citizens" (according to AI overview). "While other countries may have higher rates of incarceration per capita, the U.S. has the largest total prison population."
This would be a starting point for both conservatives and liberals to look into this topic and question themselves. Why are so many Americans behind bars? I challenge you to put your feelings aside and do some investigative work for your brain. Research this question from a variety of angles and various perspectives. What can you do?
Take a law enforcement style class at a local college. Or contact your police department for a ride along with a police officer. Or enter a prison (as a guest - not a long time resident.) I have done all three of the above years ago. Talk with a judge; buy a released inmate a cup of coffee. Listen. Ask questions. Watch a movie such as, The Shawshank Redemption, or The Green Mile.
Consider participating in various groups and programs designed to support released inmates in order to successful reintegration these Americans into society. These include residential re-entry centers, community-based organizations, and faith-based initiatives.
The Irish tour guide, Ultan, mentioned John Phil Pott Curran who was arguing a court case to save another man's life.
The Irish tour guide went onto say, "Curran may have lost the case, but contined to advocate for those who had no one else to defend them. Rebels, reformers, the weak in general across Ireland."
As someone who lived a short time in Ireland, I agree with Curran's sentiment.
Thank you for letting me share.
-Charles Rein
*Sunday LightWing Messages - Reflecting on the Declaration of
"The price of liberty is eternal justice" states a screenshots from a YouTube video, referred to as a thumbnails. (Thumbnails are the small, preview images that viewers see before they click on a video.)
"The price of liberty" quote appears as a thumbnails on 'Ultan's' Facebook and TikTok videos. Ultan is the top tour guide expert at Glasnevin Cemetery, which is Ireland's National Cemetery. Ultan is known for sharing stories of Irish history and focuses on figures and events connected to the cemetery, including the love story of Charles Stewart Parnell and Katherine O'Shea, the story of John Philpot Curran (who Dennis Jamison mentioned in his Founder's message/CSN article*) and the unusual death of James McNally by an elephant.
This Glasnevin cemetery tour guide expert, Ultan is available free to all who watch his Facebook and TikTok video. He gives a bit of historical context in mentioning the same character that Dennis Jamison mentions - John Curran. Found in Wikipedia, "John Curran was an Irish orator, politician, and lawyer celebrated for his defence of civil and political liberty. He first won popular acclaim in 1780, as the only lawyer in his circuit willing to represent a Catholic priest horsewhipped by an Anglo-Irish lord..."
Ultan stated that (in that time in Ireland) "Justice was a weapon used by the powerful against those who couldn't defend themselves."
With the help of AI overview, this quote brought AI's 'thoughts' stating:
"Many philosophical traditions, including Western philosophy, consider justice to be a fundamental virtue for ordering interpersonal relations and establishing a stable political society."
AI overview went onto add:
The statement, "Justice was a weapon used by the powerful against those who couldn't defend themselves" reflects a critical perspective on how justice systems can be and have been used to maintain power structures. However, it's essential to consider this view within the broader context of the philosophical ideal of justice, which strives for fairness and equality for all, and to recognize ongoing efforts to reform justice systems and address existing inequalities."
We could debate this topic with each other, find parts we agree with or disagree with. However we are the country with the
"highest number of incarcerated citizens" (according to AI overview). "While other countries may have higher rates of incarceration per capita, the U.S. has the largest total prison population."
This would be a starting point for both conservatives and liberals to look into this topic and question themselves. Why are so many Americans behind bars? I challenge you to put your feelings aside and do some investigative work for your brain. Research this question from a variety of angles and various perspectives. What can you do?
Take a law enforcement style class at a local college. Or contact your police department for a ride along with a police officer. Or enter a prison (as a guest - not a long time resident.) I have done all three of the above years ago. Talk with a judge; buy a released inmate a cup of coffee. Listen. Ask questions. Watch a movie such as, The Shawshank Redemption, or The Green Mile.
Consider participating in various groups and programs designed to support released inmates in order to successful reintegration these Americans into society. These include residential re-entry centers, community-based organizations, and faith-based initiatives.
The Irish tour guide, Ultan, mentioned John Phil Pott Curran who was arguing a court case to save another man's life.
The Irish tour guide went onto say, "Curran may have lost the case, but contined to advocate for those who had no one else to defend them. Rebels, reformers, the weak in general across Ireland."
As someone who lived a short time in Ireland, I agree with Curran's sentiment.
Thank you for letting me share.
-Charles Rein
*Sunday LightWing Messages - Reflecting on the Declaration of
Independence dated: 7/6/2025