Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death, Part two.

[Jim Kelly]

Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death, Part two.

"The Devil and the American Birthright"

Mr. President, members of the Senate, and this LAME Duck Congress

March 23, 1775- November 29, 2010
By Patrick Henry-& Jim Kelly

No man thinks more highly than I do of patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the house. But different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, I hope it will
not be thought disrespectful to those members of Congress if, entertaining as I
do opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my
sentiments freely and without reserve. This is no time for ceremony. The
question before the house is one of awful moment to this country. For my own
part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery; and
in proportion to the magnitude of the subject ought to be the freedom of the
debate. It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at the truth, and
fulfill the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country. Should I
keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should
consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of
disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly
kings.

Mr. President, members of the Senate, and this LAME Duck Congress. It is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she
transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and
arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the numbers of those who,
having eyes, see not, and, having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly
concern their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may
cost, I am willing to know the whole truth, to know the worst, and to provide
for it. As Patriots, we CAN NOT sit idle and watch the value of personal freedom
being questioned, We CANNOT SIT IDLE and listen to the False promises of
President Obama, and members of Congress today.

I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past. And judging by the past, I wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the
WHITE HOUSE, THE SENATE , AND THE HOUSE for the last few years to justify those
hopes with which Congress have been pleased to solace themselves. Is it that
insidious smile with which our petitions has been lately received?

Trust it not,Patriots; it will prove a snare to your feet. Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss from Pelosi,Reid or other members of Congress. Ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our petitions comports
with those warlike preparations, By Homeland Security, The Fairness Doctrine,and
by various bills these "Representatives of Ours" wish to pass in this Lame Duck
session. All of which cover our waters and darken our land. Have we shown
ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled that force must be called in to win back
our love? Let us not deceive ourselves, sir. These are the implements of
subjugation; the last arguments to which Kings and Tyrants resort. I ask
gentlemen, sir, what means this martial array of Homeland Security, Fema,
TSA,The Dream act, Nationalized Health Care,and the like, if its purpose be not
to force us to submission? Can gentlemen assign any other possible motive for
it then to strip away Americas Birthright. Has a call by Congress and Obama for
all this accumulation of security and financial hardship on the American people
truly absolutely necessary? No, sir,she has none. They are meant for us, the
Legal American citizen, The working man and woman...the "people" of America...
they can be meant for no other. They are used to bind and rivet upon us those
chains which the The White House under Obama, with the minions of Reid and
Pelosi have been so long forging. And what have we to oppose to them? Shall we
try argument? Sir, we have been trying that for the last few years. Have we
anything new to offer upon the subject? Nothing. We have held the subject up in
every light of which it is capable; but it has been all in vain. Shall we resort
to entreaty and humble supplication? What terms shall we find which have not
been already exhausted? Congress turns their deaf ear on the people. Let us not,
I beseech you, sir, deceive ourselves. Sir, we have done everything that could
be done to avert the storm which is now coming on. We have petitioned; we have
remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the
throne of God and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands
of the Congress and White House.. Our petitions to Congress have been slighted;
The Judges side, for money or power with those in charge. Our remonstrances have
produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been
disregarded; and we have been spurned, with contempt, from the very White House
itself. In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and
reconciliation.

There is no longer any room for hope. If we wish to be free--if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending--if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have
been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until
the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained--we must continue to fight!
I repeat it, sir, we must fight! They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to
cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be
the next week, or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and
when a Homeland Security guard shall be stationed in every house? Shall we
gather strength but irresolution and inaction? Shall we acquire the means of
effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs and hugging the delusive
phantom of hope, until Congress and the Current President shall have bound us
hand and foot? Patriots, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means
which the God of nature hath placed in our power. The millions of people,
speaking in the holy cause of liberty, and in such a country as that which we
possess, are invincible by any force which our enemy can send against us.
Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who
presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up friends to fight
our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the
vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, sir, we have no election. If we were
base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There
is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their
clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston, in the streets of Texas, and
every State in this Glorious Union. It is becoming inevitable--and let it come!
I repeat it, sir, let it come. Let the voices of the Patriots be as thunder
across this land.

It is,in reality becoming vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Timid men may cry, Peace, Peace--but there is no peace.This Nation was not founded by cowards and cowards will not preserve it! The suppression from Washington is actually
begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash
of resounding Patriots. Our brethren are already in the fields! Patriots, don't
stand here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life
so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and
slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as
for me, give me liberty or give me death!

Jim Kelly
Patriot Freedom
www.patriotfreedom.org