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Peter, Paul and Mary Revisited

If I had a hammer, I'd set it down If I had a bell, I'd melt it down If I had a song, I'd tone it down... Justice needs no hammer, for it is deliberate Liberty needs no bell, for it is considerate Freedom needs the rule of law, not a song to deliver it

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 4/10/2019 6:20:00 PM

Bravo Gershon; you are so right; I am glad you said it.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/10/2019 9:06:00 PM

Hallelujah! Someone (you) finally understands what at I was getting at with that hammer, bell, song business. Thank you so much! Best wishes, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/8/2019 7:24:00 PM

I like this! Clever!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/8/2019 9:04:00 PM

And I like your comment! Thanks, Kim! :) gw

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/8/2019 4:12:00 PM

and may we ring true the voice of freedom, gershon... this is a compelling write, wow!...huggs

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/8/2019 4:43:00 PM

Thank you, nette! And don't forget that 'wow' upside down is 'mom,' and don't forget to give your mom a hug today! :) gw

David Mchattie

Date: 4/8/2019 2:57:00 PM

Nicely put. Well done.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/8/2019 4:44:00 PM

Appreciated, David! ~ Gershon

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/8/2019 12:29:00 AM

Ah, folk artists! My favorites at one time! justice, liberty and freedom. I wonder if children today have ever heard these three words?

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/8/2019 5:04:00 PM

Now Caren: These are such big words, and children's brains are so tiny and underdeveloped these days. I'm just no sure that we can find a space safe enough to teach such radical concepts! (LOL)… And, btw, PP&M were my favorites too for quite awhile. :) gw