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Morgan Freeman Reading Lewis Op Ed.

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:36:55 GMT

I just listened to Morgan Freeman read the op ed by John Lewis published yesterday.

Mr. Lewis' words, perfection. Morgan Freeman's voice, perfection.

Together, beyond words.

You can find it on You Tube I believe.

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SoX — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:47:42 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2

Thank you ... I'm not able to come up with the words to express my feelings right now. Besides, the tears get in the way ...

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goldensrbest — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:54:23 GMT

@SoX wrote:
@CrazyKittyLvr2

Thank you ... I'm not able to come up with the words to express my feelings right now. Besides, the tears get in the way ...

SoX,Think of this ,he fought a good and meaningful battle,for all these years, he did so much good,and now has received his rewards ,he earned on this earth.

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NicksmomESQ — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 14:21:22 GMT

The parting words of John Lewis were very powerful. Spoken by Morgan Freeman was gut wrenching. There will never be another John Lewis. May his legacy empower future generations to continue the work.

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JaneMarple — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 16:02:46 GMT

I just watched on youtube.

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eve45 — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 16:20:07 GMT

THANK YOU!!!!! JUST LISTENED ON YOUTUBE. SO BEAUTIFUL AND MOVING.

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golding76 — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:07:47 GMT

The resonant voice of Morgan Freeman was the perfect conduit for the spiritually infused words of John Lewis in his final message to the world.

Without a doubt, the Spirit was always present in Congressman Lewis. You don't have to believe in a formal or orthodox religion to acknowledge a spiritual presence in someone's being.

John Lewis was imbued with a beautiful vision of humanity and a beautiful soul. He will be one for the ages.

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Mominohio — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:50:46 GMT

Morgan Freeman's voice is definitely a gift. It is so impactful and soothing at the same time.

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Tadaki — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 18:01:16 GMT

Thanks for pointing this out. Some things I like to hear, as well as read. And of course, the images added to it. Hard to understand how sad and weepy I am over someone I didn't actually know.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 18:13:26 GMT

@Tadaki I will watch that video over and over and never tire of it.

John Lewis was the best of humanity.

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KaySD — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 19:25:01 GMT

Yes! It is perfect. It sums up his values: Work for equaliy, do it with kindness, never stop.

And Freeman must have been "channelling" Lewis the whole time, because I kept forgetting it wasn't Lewis himself speaking.

Lewis was unique, but I believe there are many among us whose lives express his values, in myriad, quieter ways. It inspires me to remember to notice and appreciate them.

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Porcelain — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 22:12:41 GMT

Representative John Lewis also championed voting rights. To honor him, make sure you are registered and request your absentee ballot if that is allowed for Covid reasons in your area. I have my absentee ballot ready to drop off for our upcoming TN election and am set to do it again for November.

Follow all the directions for requesting and submitting your absentee ballot. If it says to sign the envelope--sign the envelope! This is not a partisan thing. I think everyone of all beliefs and values should and must exercise our hard fought right to vote this year and every year we can. Do not let fear or apathy take away your precious voice and right to be heard.

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NickNack — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 22:23:15 GMT

Thank you so much for posting this. I hadn't seen it. @CrazyKittyLvr2

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 22:31:06 GMT

@Porcelain Well said. Being I only have to go 4 miles to town and vote, there is nothing, including this stupid virus, that will keep me from going to vote.

Let's hope the USPS gets their you-know-what together so the absentee/mail in ballots get out and back in a timely fashion.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 22:32:46 GMT

@NickNack You are most welcome. I hope you, Ava and Henry are well.

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Porcelain — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 22:53:14 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 wrote:
@Porcelain Well said. Being I only have to go 4 miles to town and vote, there is nothing, including this stupid virus, that will keep me from going to vote.

Let's hope the USPS gets their you-know-what together so the absentee/mail in ballots get out and back in a timely fashion.

We received ours within a few days of sending out the request forms. Easy as pie and very quick.

They check your signature on there against the signature they have on file, same way they do at the polling place. And there is a tracking number that indicates that you have your one and only ballot -- to make sure people can't try to vote twice or anything like that. It seems very well run and orderly to me. People have been voting this way for a long time and I can understand why.

I am glad nothing will stop you from voting. I share your determination.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 23:10:02 GMT

@Porcelain On the national news they said there have been cuts at the USPS and that things have been piling up. That worries me greatly.

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naturalfan — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 18:21:12 GMT

I went online to request a ballot by mail for the general election. In my state, I can drop my completed ballot off at the Board of Elections or at a local early voting station I believe they said starting in mid-October. I think they are increasing the time that early voting locations will be open and available. So I will not have to return my ballot by mail if I choose not to.

Then again, I am in a state that does not try to restrict voting rights.

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JaneMarple — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 18:41:30 GMT

@naturalfan wrote:
I went online to request a ballot by mail for the general election. In my state, I can drop my completed ballot off at the Board of Elections or at a local early voting station I believe they said starting in mid-October. I think they are increasing the time that early voting locations will be open and available. So I will not have to return my ballot by mail if I choose not to.

Then again, I am in a state that does not try to restrict voting rights.

Me too, I live in Massachusetts.