Freedom Quotes Vol. V

If it be asked, What is the most sacred duty and the greatest source of our security in a Republic? The answer would be, An inviolable respect for the Constitution and Laws - the first growing out of the last.... A sacred respect for the constitutional law is the vital principle, the sustaining energy of a free government.
~Alexander Hamilton, August 28, 1794

The Constitution...is a mere thing of wax in the hands of the judiciary which they may twist and shape into any form they please.
~Thomas Jefferson in a letter to Judge Spencer Roane, September 6, 1819

...Liberty can have nothing to fear from the judiciary alone, but would have everything to fear from its union with either of the other departments.
~Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 78

The judiciary of the United States is the subtle corps of sappers and miners constantly working under ground to undermine the foundations of our confederated fabric. They are construing our constitution from a co-ordination of general and special government to a general and supreme one alone.
~Thomas Jefferson in a letter to Thomas Ritchie, December 25, 1820

A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks.
~Thomas Jefferson in a letter to Peter Carr, August 19, 1785

No freeman shall be debarred the use of arms [within his own lands].
~Thomas Jefferson, Draft Constitution for the State of Virginia, June 1776

I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.
~Thomas Jefferson in a letter to Benjamin Rush, September 23, 1800

If a nation expects to be ignorant - and free - in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be.
~Thomas Jefferson in a letter to Colonel Charles Yancey, January 6, 1816

And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with His wrath? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that His justice cannot sleep forever.
~Thomas Jefferson, Notes on the State of Virginia, Query 18, 1781

His temper was excellent, and he generally observed decorum in debate. On one or two occasions I have seen him angry, and his anger was terrible; those who witnessed it, were not disposed to rouse it again.
~Thomas Jefferson on the great American Patriot Patrick Henry, December 1824

Guilty, of Thinking We're Free

January 13, 2007—

Yesterday at approximately 3:20 pm, jurors in the case of the US vs. Hollis Wayne Fincher, found Fincher guilty. Jurors reportedly spent 5 hours deliberating, over what is uncertain, because they were never allowed to hear much. Fincher was never able to take the witness stand before jurors; US District Court Judge Jimm L. Hendren ruled that Fincher’s testimony was inadmissible in court. The jury was only allowed to hear exactly what Federal prosecutors wanted them to hear, nothing more and nothing less.

The fact is, the Federal prosecutors cooperated quite well with Judge Hendren in silencing Ficnher. They also kept Fincher and his attorney from using the US and Arkansas constitutions for defense. Apparently, only judges and government officials have the right to decide what the Constitution means or does not mean. The average American doesn’t even have the right to understand the very thing that was designed to protect him!

The Federal prosecutors must be commended for the hard work they put into this case. They did a superb job in keeping the so-called defenders of Second Amendment rights quiet. None dared to rally any support for Fincher. Only individuals and local groups did anything to warn Americans about the dangers this case could have for all of us.

There was very little information on the Fincher case in the media. It was never in the national spotlight, and the only way one could learn anything about the case would be to speak with someone from that area, or by finding articles from local Arkansas papers and publications.

Many have a right to be ashamed of their silence. Maybe that is the reason why we still have not heard from any of the “influential” people and organizations. They chose the path of the coward, and prefer to stay on that shady path.

The entire Fincher case—and the guilty verdict given to Mr. Ficnher—is just more proof that we are no longer a free people. We only think we are because that is what we have been led to believe. Between government spin-doctors and the biased media, we are constantly told that “freedom is not free”, but what freedom are they speaking of? The Freedom to twist their lies, and force-feed it to the citizenry as truth?

When it comes to freedom, and the documents that were designed to protect us from government tyranny, the Constitution and Bill of Rights as well as the constitutions of the several States, it is only used when it meets the goals of the powerful. The president, Congress, our governors and our state legislatures have failed to uphold their oaths of office. They believe that those documents are only pieces of paper, and are only useful when it is convenient, gives them political capital or meets their agenda.

Judge Hendren and the Federal prosecutors of the Fincher case have violated their oaths that they took to defend the Constitution. If we actually were under the laws of the Constitution anymore, they would be tried on articles of impeachment. They have been in direct violation of their duties, and should be held responsible.

The Jefferson Republican Party hereby calls for the impeachment of US District Court Judge Jimm L. Hendren, the Federal prosecutors, the US Attorney and the Assistant US Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and President George W. Bush for failing to uphold their oaths of office to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America, and for violating the Constitutional rights of Hollis Wayne Fincher. Those that abuse constitutional law must be held responsible. If we freedom-loving, constitutional Americans do not hold them responsible, then we are just as guilty as they are.

Saturday, January 13, 2007
Jefferson Republican Party
http://jeffersonrepublicanparty.com

Please Oppose SB 1

Apparently, the US Senate is sick and tired of hearing from constituents. The first bill of the new year is already poised to be voted upon in the next few days. SB 1 is expected to pass. Should that happen, then it would prevent you and I from getting updates on bills that Congress votes on. Organizations like the American Family Association, Gun Owners of America, the NRA, and many, many others would be prevented from sending emails and letters to the voters. Maybe Congress is afraid this "nuisance" will eventually kick them out of office.

The only purpose that Congress has behind this attack against the Bill of Rights, is to put a tight clamp on freedom of speech. Both Democrats and Republicans are the big sponsors of this bi-partisan bill. The sell-out politicians in DC have had enough of you and I, and want to stop this incessant level of phone calls, letters and emails regarding their unconstitutional legislation! If Congress can keep us from being informed, then they can silence us; if they can silence us, then they have absolute power to destroy the frayed remnants of our Republic.

Act now! You can do three things to let your voice be heard on this issue, and it may be the last time you will get to do so.

1. Click here and send an email to your senators, asking them to oppose SB1.

2. Call your senators at 202-224-3121. First call the number and ask for one senator, then call the number again, and ask for the other senator. Ask both of them to oppose this legislation,
SB 1.

3. Forward this information on to everyone that you know. Ask them to contact their senators as well. Share this information with friends, family members, co-workers, and fellow church members. Warn them about the dangers of this legislation, and ask them to call and write their senators.

Don't sit on your hands, do something! Each of us can write one email, or make one phone call. If you don't think the Bill of Rights and the Constitution are worth standing up for, then do nothing. After all, it's only Liberty.

Editor/RP

Dr. Tom Malone has passed away

I found out today that Dr. Tom Malone passed away yesterday. Dr. Malone was 93 years of age. One of the premier Baptist preachers of his day, you don't find many like him any more. He founded and pastored the Emmanuel Baptist Church of Pontiac, Michigan,for over 50 years, and founded Midwestern Baptist College. Dr. Malone leaves his wife, Joyce, of 67 years behind, along with three children and numerous children and great-grandchildren.

You can view a complete copy of the obituary at http://www.swordofthelord.com/MaloneGraduatestoHeaven.htm

Editor/RP

How the Fincher Case Affects You

Yeah, maybe you don't own a gun and aren't a member of a militia,but don't think this case does not affect you. According to the Constitution, Wayne has a perfect right to do both. You say, "So how does that affect me?" The answer is this, once one part of our precious Bill of Rights is compromised, then the rest will soon be history. This is something that will affect every one of us. Slowly but surely the Feds are taking away our freedoms in the name of security, patriotisim and a myriad of other reasons. Soon, if things don't change, our Constitution will be just an historical document, nothing more, and will have happened because most Americans let it happen. I guess I'm really upset that organizations that have the resources to have been able to really help have been silent. Politicians, who supposedly support the second ammendment, have looked the other way. Don't think we won't remember this the next election cycle. We will.

Noah Cooke of the Jefferson Republican Party of Arkansas

The Fincher case, just like the Border Patrol case, is the State testing the waters. They want to see how far they can go without causing an uproar. The US Attorney's Office in Western Arkansas has declared that Wayne Fincher and his attorney should be forbidden from using the Constitution in testimony. Why? Because the Constitution is worthless to the Federal government! They have only used it when it meets their own agenda. Wayne Fincher's freedom is not part of their own agenda, therefore he has no 'right' to use the Constitution.

Editor/RP