KNOW YOUR ENEMY
A Message for Independence Day...

As we begin to contemplate the forthcoming celebration of the birth of our nation on the 4th of July, we must also realize that "freedom is not free." Those inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness endowed by our Creator are not guaranteed. In order to be protected and preserved, those who wish to keep these must be willing to fight and "to die" like our forefathers who fought in the American Revolution, and our fathers and grandfathers who fought in World War II.

If we view America today, we cannot help but realize that our freedom is eroding. Our inalienable rights are being undermined by power hungry officials, both elected and appointed, who behave as though they are to be served by the people of America rather than themselves serving the American people.

The disregard of our "inalienable rights" may be evidenced by the unrealistic standards imposed on our fighting men--and I use the term "men" because it is they who are actually assigned to fight. The idea that veterans may represent a terrorist threat because they are likely to be recruited by right wing extremists, the recognition of illegal aliens who disrespect our nation under the guise of "immigration reform" which will undermine our voting power, and by the failure of our government to permit us to label our nation's true adversaries so that their 'civil' rights are not violated.

Compatriots, the time may be very near when our vote may become meaningless except as a rubber stamp. Encourage your fellow Americans to read, to learn, and to understand the underlying principles under which our nation was founded so that they appreciate the sacrifices that have been made to maintain them, and to realize that they may have to fight and, perhaps, "die" to preserve them for themselves and their descendants. Would life as endured by the people of Cambodia in the late 1970's be preferable to death? I think not. Well, if we are not prepared and willing to defend our inalienable rights, ultimately, depending upon how much power the people allow to be surrendered to the officials of the federal government so that they can live off the "dole," we might find our nation in dire straights.

Be not impressed by the intellectual corruption, deceitful, rosy, eloquent speeches, or the cult of celebrity. Be aware of the "truth" so that "justice" may be upheld, and be prepared, even as an individual, if necessary, to fight for freedom.

May the Almighty watch over your family and our nation this Independence Day and always.

Yours in brotherhood,

John J. Molloy
Chairman