The Brushfires of Freedom

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

"It does not take a majority to prevail ... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men." --Samuel Adams

Dear Fellow Patriots,

The last two years have been difficult for all Patriots who endeavor to pass the flame of liberty to the next generation.

Too many Americans have been complacent about liberty, believing it to be their birthright and the birthright of generations to come. They have enjoyed the fruit of liberty defended by others, taking rights for granted and knowing nothing of the obligations for maintaining that blessing. Most Americans have no sense of gratitude for the accumulated cost of liberty -- a cost paid by generations of Patriots who have pledged their Lives, their Fortunes and their Sacred Honor.

I encourage you to take heart, though, because there is a groundswell of renewed interest in our nation's Constitution and First Principles. Millions of Americans are awakening to the ominous threat of constitutional adulteration and tyranny, and are, in ever-greater numbers, taking a stand for Liberty.

We cannot undo generations of civic negligence in one or two election cycles, but we *must* halt this downward spiral into the abyss of Socialist tyranny this year.

If there is one thing that distinguishes you, as a Patriot Post reader, it is the spirit and character that you share with other Patriots "keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men."

The burden of bearing the flame of liberty has always fallen upon an "irate, tireless minority," and I thank you for your strength, preparedness, vigilance and faithfulness.

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Semper Vigilo, Fortis, Paratus et Fidelis!
Mark Alexander

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