Monroe and Liberty are names of townships. The road I grew up on is divided between these two; I lived in Liberty. The road I live on now is divided between these two; I live now in Monroe. It is always interesting to me to find elements of two (or of four) in my life. In this case, there's also the element of M & L. Yes, I know, it's terribly vain to find myself in so many things!!! I suppose I do this because I'm always looking for how I belong, or for how I'm on the "right road."
However, for blogging purposes I use this title to focus my thoughts on Neighborhood, Community, and National identity in general, and my particular experiences of identity whether they be in relation to nation, community, neighborhood, or otherwise. This title and blog-topic is also a (not so/) subtle reference to what binds us and what frees us.
It may not be the most direct route, but I will use a brief and informal study of the Monroe Doctrine to consider governmental elements that "bind" us. Keep in mind, that which "binds" us can be positive or negative, good or bad. My bias is that bonds which work in concert w/ liberty tend to be good, life-supporting; bonds which exercise only force tend to be evil. If there are exceptions to this, I hope to discover them!
Obviously, everything written here is my opinion, and an unfolding one at that.
However, for blogging purposes I use this title to focus my thoughts on Neighborhood, Community, and National identity in general, and my particular experiences of identity whether they be in relation to nation, community, neighborhood, or otherwise. This title and blog-topic is also a (not so/) subtle reference to what binds us and what frees us.
It may not be the most direct route, but I will use a brief and informal study of the Monroe Doctrine to consider governmental elements that "bind" us. Keep in mind, that which "binds" us can be positive or negative, good or bad. My bias is that bonds which work in concert w/ liberty tend to be good, life-supporting; bonds which exercise only force tend to be evil. If there are exceptions to this, I hope to discover them!
Obviously, everything written here is my opinion, and an unfolding one at that.
