Letter to the Editor:

Our forefathers armed with axes, saws and hammers, boarded ships and sailed into the unknown intent upon building a new life in the pursuit of freedom, liberty and self-determination. They did not suffer from malnutrition of spirit or focus on the challenges that lay before them. They were not alone. Driven by a spirit of independence and a strong desire to break the yoke of oppressive government, they set sail, filled with hope, faith and the will and determination to succeed.

Guided by a moral compass, that favored neither the extreme left nor right, they fashioned a system of government and laws that has been the envy of the world. This government is now under siege from within and without. Within: From Obama's policies of economic implosion hurling us toward socialism, followed by Islamic Shariah Law. Without: From Islamic terrorist groups permitted to cross our border, build and operate in Mosques under the protection of our Constitution. Islam is spreading like kudzu across America.

The spirit of the Tea Party movement is the energy that is propelling it. The combined energy of American Patriots, who love this country, the freedoms and liberty it provides under our laws is united as one with a single purpose: to take back what Obama is seeking to destroy, our freedoms and way of life. The movement has taken on a life of its own, with the same determination, hope and faith of our Founding Fathers.

This movement of American Patriots is comprised of men and women from the same cut of cloth as were our forefathers. They will not be stopped; Armed with the same indomitable spirit and determination, they are sending a message to Washington, "Enough is Enough;" this is our country; you work for us and we're taking it back. And, they also are not alone.

The Ark and the Antidote!

We the people propose this mission statement as the Ark and The Antidote to lift this country out of the troubled and turbulent waters created by an out-of- control and out-of-touch government with its massive and excessive spending and debt policies. We demand you stop deficit spending and resulting debt and reduce the size of the federal government. We demand you plot a corrected course back to the Constitutional roots of our founding fathers as, "One Nation Under God." And, that's the God of our forefathers Bible.

"Patriotism does not mean to stand by the President; Patriotism means to stand by and support this country." This President's patriotism is to his Islamic belief system who's announced agenda is to destroy America. Obama's policies after one year confirm this hidden agenda, all destructive.

There is a great deal of intrigue, mystery and cover-up still swirling around this President. The truth has yet to be revealed regarding his rise to the Presidency without being experienced or qualified in anything except working with the criminal network of ACORN in Chicago. It smells!!

The 2010 elections loom big in taking our country back. Smaller government, huge spending cuts and significant debt reductions are imperative. The Tea Party movement is vital in creating awareness that will bring this about. Unless you've been asleep for the past year, you can't but see the destructive path Obama has set for this country. This country belongs to the people and it's not for sale or take-over by socialists and/or Islam.

If you agree, join the Tea Party nearest you! For those in the Cleveland, TN area email: jgwhitson36@gmail.com

Joseph G. Whitson
Cleveland, TN

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