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With
Freedom for All by Judy Larson
The word freedom is a powerful, emotionally
charged word, evoking ideas of independence, free will, opportunity,
and inalienable rights. Freedom enables change, learning, understanding,
rescue, and salvation. The very nature of the word, "freedom," however,
implies that there are those who are not free.
The eagle images hidden in artist Judy
Larson’s painting, With Freedom For All, symbolize her deep desire
for freedom in America, not only for its citizens, but also for
its wildlife. The single, proud and wild horse symbolizes the millions
of other horses that once roamed our great land. And, the eagle
feathers refer specifically to a time when Native Americans lived
freely with pride and purpose.
Freedom is not yet secured for all.
At this very moment, an all out war is being waged against wolves.
New legislation has already been signed that opens the door to the
slaughter of wild horses and burros. And, tragically, for many Native
Americans, they keep their heritage silent. Let there be freedom
for all.
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