Dear Madam, ladies, and gentlemen:
My name is William Prescott Perry. At this juncture in my life, I have concluded that my patriotism and zealous reverence for the Father of Our Country and his final words to the American people and posterity -- the DIRECTIONS for how to run the federal government and relate to other nations -- is attributable to the fact I am a direct descendant of Col. William Prescott, an early American patriot whose distinguished service in the Continental Army under the command of General George Washington was notable - particularly at the battle of Bunker Hill, which was such that it resulted in a statue and obelisk HALF THE SIZE OF THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT and President Trump's recent executive proclamation in recognition of its 250th anniversary.
Oh, how I regret that I was not present at President Trump's signing of that document, but I do hope that some point to make his acquaintance and share our reverence for His Excellency, the Most Honorable George Washington! And, of course share gratitude for the service and sacrifices of my ancestor and those under his command. But, whatever, I am here now, reaching out to you good people as patriotic Americans.
Another member of the Prescott family, Samuel, made an important - yet unfortunately under-recognized - mark on history in furtherance of the cause of America {which, according to Thomas Paine, was a cause for all mankind} was, AHEM;
... completing the mission of the legendary Paul Revere and his compatriots.
My passion for American liberty is, therefore quite literally, in my DNA and I like to think their spirit for American independence from tyrannical and despotic government lives in me. And, for the record, my definition of tyranny is based on that described by James Madison in Federalist 47.
Only recently, I became aware of Charlie and what he was all about. I thought to myself; “My God, this is a man who I know has to have the same passion for George Washington and his final words to the American people as I do!” - for I am of the opinion he had never read it before because, if he had, he would have most certainly been talking about it along with the {AHEM} Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of at every -- repeat, EVERY -- possible opportunity.
The reason I say that is because in 1937, United States government published this book celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Constitution.
In the introduction, U.S. Constitution Sesquicentennial Commission Director General, the Honorable Sol Bloom {his name may have been at the bottom of the page, but he was THE MAN} wrote;
“Among the many valuable state papers of the nation, two are most intimately connected with the Constitution. These are The Declaration of Independence, which opened the way for it, and Washington’s Farewell Address on keeping in the path”
Repeat: “KEEPING IN THE PATH!”
Oh, how I wish I could have stood before a microphone public and talked to Charlie about keeping the United States Constitution “in the path!”
My parents raised me as a Christian and I was confirmed as such in the National Cathedral. I have prayed to God and Jesus many times for help to me help my country, but nothing- repeat, NOTHING - has happened.
And, after reading Psalm 37, I figured that if there was a god, "God" IS in other galaxies billions of light years away, creating new worlds there - leaving us to be on our own - because, after all those thousands of years, if God hasn't shown up by now, he/she/it isn't going to. Hence, I have abandoned my faith because evil apparently has the upper hand in this world.
However, there is a certain passage from President Washington's final words to the American people in which he said;
Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness--these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens. The mere politician, equally with the pious man, ought to respect and to cherish them. A volume could not trace all their connections with private and public felicity. Let it simply be asked, Where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice? And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.
... and caused me to reflect upon Charlie saying that if people don't recognize God as great, then people direct their mind towards something else. He really got me to thinking about that document our Founding Fathers signed on 4 July 1776, referencing "our creator" who "endowed" us with "certain inalienable rights" -- "the Supreme Judge of the world" on whose protection they relied upon for "divine providence."
And what was it that President Trump said in his eulogy for Charlie?
And we have to bring back religion to America because without borders, law and order and religion, you really don't have a country anymore. We want religion brought back to America. We want to bring God back into our beautiful USA like never before. We want God back. Charlie would've been so pleased to hear his friends and colleagues today giving testimony and giving glory to God.
Just so you know how serious I am about President Washington's farewell address, please note this letter from Dr. Richard Baker, United States Senate historian:
There is so much more I want to write. Do not want to throw too much out there, but I do hope you will assist me in my effort for passage of the
GEORGE WASHINGTON FAREWELL ADDRESS REVIVIFICATION AND PRESERVATION ACT
I don't know how much attention to how much your staff is paying attention to the comments online, but I have been posting the following and image as much as possible and will continue to do so:
Charlie WAS -- and his name will forever be associated with -- an "institution for the general diffusion of knowledge" in accordance with the principles in George Washington's Farewell Address - as his mission was/is to ENLIGHTEN PUBLIC OPINION.
In memory of Charlie -- and in honor of the Father of Our Country -- and if you consider yourself a patriotic American, please read His Excellency's final words to the American people for posterity.
From President Andrew Jackson's Farewell Address:
“... the lessons contained in this invaluable legacy of Washington to his countrymen should be cherished in the heart of every citizen ... his paternal counsels would seem to be not merely the offspring of wisdom and foresight, but the voice of prophecy, foretelling events and warning us of the evil to come.”
Repeat: “PROPHECY...WARNING US OF THE EVIL TO COME”
Any questions?
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