Dear Prop 8 Supporters

Here's a thought that I feel applies to our current, very real war to save the family. The following is a section of an article that appeared in the New England Chronicle in late 1775, shortly after the beginning of the Revolutionary War. The author of this article is unknown; it was signed by "A Freeman." Also, please know that although the author specifically addresses male soldiers, the words apply to both men AND women in our current situation:


"Your exertions in the cause of freedom, guided by wisdom and animated by zeal and courage, have gained you the love and confidence of your grateful countrymen; and they look to you, who are experienced veterans, and trust that you will still be the guardians of America. As I have the honor to be an American, and one among the free millions, who are defended by your valor, I would pay tribute of thanks, and express my gratitude, while I solicit you to continue in your present honorable and important station. I doubt not America will always find enough of her sons ready to flock to her standard, and support her freedom....


"Never was a cause more important or glorious than that which you are engaged in; not only your wives, your children, and distant posterity, but humanity at large, the world of mankind, are interested in it; for if tyranny should prevail in this country, we may expect liberty will expire throughout the world. Therefore, more human glory and happiness may depend upon your exertions than ever yet depended upon any of the sons of men. He that is a soldier in defense of such a cause, needs no title; his post is a post of honor, and although not an emperor, yet he shall wear a crown--of glory--and blessed will be his memory!" (1776, David McCullough, Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, New York 2006, p. 62-63).


Thank you, fellow soldiers, for doing what you are doing in this great cause. We have so little time left and much to do, so remember that "Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just/And this be our motto: 'In God is our trust." (The Star-Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key, final verse).

From a Prop 8 Supporter