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Freedom of Speech/Project 365-13: January 20, 2009

For today's image I decided to change the title in order to better express the idea behind this image, as well as discuss the happenings of today. A moment in history ladies and gentlemen. Our first African-American President of The United States, Barack Obama. I wasn't able to attend the inaguration, though I know some that did, but I was still able to bear witness to history and that makes me proud. This was the first year I voted, I voted for Obama, and I feel like I'm a part of a change. A small part, but a part no less.

I hope that this image expresses how I feel. I'm no longer keeping quiet, no one can make me. This is America, it is in the bill of rights that we have Freedom of Speech. So USE IT! Don't let anyone tell you to hush because they may disagree, don't keep your mouth shut if you feel you're wrong or alone in what you think. Use your speech, use your freedom, and even though things aren't going so well right now America is still a great country. We've got it good, you have to admit, so speak up and protect that!


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I had this idea in mind for a long time, and today was the best day to actually do it. Originally I wanted to put a lock through my lip ring, but I couldn't find one small enough. The make-up is eye shadows mixed with chapstick, light is coming from a single flash held in my right arm. And yes the colors aren't in "order" but it's still the colors, so deal with it ;) And let's get really technical here, the flag actually has the blue square first (if you read from left to right like normally) so...really...it works great! (yes I'm trying to cover up the fact I didn't think about the fact I was doing this in a mirror, I'm not perfect! lol)
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~DeathOfATragedy Dec 31, 2011  Hobbyist Digital Artist
I appreciate your enthusiasm for your country, even though I am a Canadian and that I am not the biggest conservative/republican fan around... This artwork proves that freedom of speech is possible. The symbolism behind it is important to consider. :)

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~Yuugisgirl May 30, 2011
Nice idea. I am an avid supporter of freedom of speech. I don't support Obama, but I think you have every right to and to say what you like about him. As Voltaire once said: "I do not agree with what you have to say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."

That's my favorite quote.^^

PS: L'ordre des couleurs est les mêmes comme le drapeau tricolore français, non? (;
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~BlackCarrionRose May 31, 2011  Professional Photographer
Oh yes, I think it's a natural human right to say what you wish. I like Obama, but like you said, to each his/her own! That is a wonderful quote and one of my favorites as well :D

I think it is. Typically in the states it goes red>white>blue but I messed up XD Not that it really matters anyway, the colors are what matters!

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"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" - Eleanor Roosevelt
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~Yuugisgirl May 31, 2011
Yeah, having all the colors in the there is really the only thing that matters. Although, it you look at it from a historical standpoint, you could also say that it represents the French people during their revolution and under the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte. One of the main tenants of the French Revolution (besides the obvious "Life, Liberty and Fraternity" and ideals of popular sovereignty) was freedom of speech, mostly in that the people wanted to have the ability to speak out against the crown. The irony is that after the revolutionaries took over, every person who said anything remotely suspect (in other words "anti-revolutionary") was guillotined during the Reign of Terror. Also, when Napoleon took over, he guaranteed his people individual rights and then began censoring the press and had spies on the look-out for dissenters.

Not necessarily the intended message, but you could look at it that way, :) Isn't history funny? ^^
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~BlackCarrionRose Jun 1, 2011  Professional Photographer
Wow well I'm glad that it applies to more than just Americans!! That's very good to know :D Thanks for the info :heart: :highfive:

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"Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who only dream by night." - Edgar Allan Poe

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" - Eleanor Roosevelt
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~Yuugisgirl Jun 1, 2011
You're welcome. ^^
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~rin2291 Jun 6, 2010
this is nice
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~BlackCarrionRose Jun 6, 2010  Professional Photographer
Thank you :)

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"Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who only dream by night." - Edgar Allan Poe

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" - Eleanor Roosevelt
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~purple-rx Feb 16, 2009
nice concept! well done!:heart:

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~BlackCarrionRose Feb 16, 2009  Professional Photographer
Thank you :)

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"Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who only dream by night." - Edgar Allan Poe

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" - Eleanor Roosevelt
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