Patriots, 'Our Cause is Noble'

"The Constitution which at any time exists, 'till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole People is sacredly obligatory upon all." George Washington, 1796 Fellow Patriot, Today marks the anniversary of the ratification of our Constitution's Bill of Rights, the common name for its first 10 amendments. The purpose of these amendments was and remains the enumeration of limitations on the federal government in order to protect key natural rights (those endowed by our Creator) to liberty and property. As we approach the end of 2011, the prospect for restoring the Liberty enshrined in our Constitution continues to improve. The reason for this progress is that the number of Americans joining the debate about the proper role of government authorized by our Constitution is growing. But we have many more battles to win. Of the original Patriots' fight for Liberty, George Washington wrote, "Our cause is noble; it is the cause of mankind!" Indeed, it remains our noble cause today. As the "Voice of Essential Liberty," The Patriot Post is now a primary touchstone for the rapidly growing ranks of grassroots conservatives, and our mission is more vital now than ever. It will, at best, take several election cycles to re-establish the primacy of First Principles and Rule of Law, and to reset our course toward Liberty. So we remain steadfast in our mission and continue the charge in earnest. We need your help to maintain the momentum of our mission and charge, and we depend on you standing with us on the frontlines of Liberty. Of those who refused to rise and fight for Liberty, Samuel Adams said, "If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands, which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen." However, of those who did join the "animated contest," Adams wrote, "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." Like you, we have never wavered in our effort to set brushfires of Liberty across our great nation, and our resolve to see Liberty restored remains unbendable. As you know, our humble enterprise is not sustained by any political, special interest or parent organization. We accept no online or e-mail advertising in order to avert any undue influence on our mission. Our operations and mission are funded by -- and depend entirely upon -- the voluntary financial support of American Patriots like you. Though our operations budget is a small fraction of what it costs other influential organizations to advance their message, providing the nation's leading journal of Liberty to countless legions of grassroots conservatives is not free. 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On behalf of our editors and staff, and National Advisory Committee, thank you, and God bless you and your family this Christmas season. Semper Vigilo, Fortis, Paratus et Fidelis! Libertas aut Mortis! Mark Alexander Publisher, The Patriot Post "Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it." --Thomas Paine Note: Once your donation has been recorded, your e-mail address is removed from our appeal and update lists. When the year-end campaign is complete, we will send you a report. 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