"BRING BACK THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE"

Dr. Gary G. Dull

Co-founder

THE FAITH AND FREEDOM INSTITUTE

The Declaration of Independence of The United States of America calls for the guarantee of our UNALIENABLE RIGHTS which have been given to us by God, Himself. Those rights include LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS. Thus NO MAN, WOMAN, ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT has the authority to take those rights away from us. THOSE WHO WOULD ATTEMPT TO DO SO MUST GO! WE THE PEOPLE must not tolerate anyone who sets himself higher than God and who labors, either overtly or covertly, to take our rights away from us. Those are the rights our founders lived for and died for. Those are the rights our military personnel have fought for and shed their blood for in every war and conflict in our history. Those are the rights we stand for today and those are the rights we must protect for the generations who will follow. It appears to me that the current trend in government, led by liberal, ungodly and oft times unlearned politicians, is to raise taxes, build bigger debt, rob the public and maintain a strong grip on the citizens of America, all of which violates The Declaration of Independence and will lead to the reduction of OUR God-given rights. For the sake of our forefathers who sacrificed so much for us, and for our generation and for the generations to follow, we, today must determine here and now to STAND TOGETHER and say to those who would re-direct, defy and destroy the intentions of our founding fathers, "STOP IT. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. WE WANT AMERICA BACK, AND WE ARE PUTTING YOU ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE GOING TO TAKE IT BACK RIGHT HERE AND RIGHT NOW! OUR DETERMINATION IS SURE, AND OUR OBJECTIVE IS STEADFAST."

CONSIDER THE PREAMBLE OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE WHICH STATES:

THAT IS:

A. Consider The Source of Life. It is God Himself!

-Genesis 2:7 says: "GOD BREATHED INTO HIS (ADAM’S) NOSTRILS THE BREATH OF LIFE; AND MAN BECAME A LIVING SOUL."

-1 Samuel 2:6 says, "THE LORD…MAKETH ALIVE."

Life is sacred, it begins at the point of conception, and it MUST be protected on every level, including in the womb before birth, and out of the womb after birth. In reality this means SAYING NO to ALL forms of taking innocent life including abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide and homicide. Life MUST be protected and preserved in every possible way. Today we are here as unashamed pro-life people, and we are willing to stand for life until our very death! So, to those in Washington, or anywhere else who are "pro-choice," which in reality is "anti-life," we say to you right now LEARN AND ACCEPT THE FACTS, LEAD FOR LIFE, FOLLOW THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN LIFE, OR JUST PLEASE GET OUT OF THE WAY!

B. Consider The Sense of Life.

God intends that we make full use of the senses He has given us to develop a life of fullness, abundance, meaning and productivity. But when government over-steps its boundaries, and interferes with what God intends with such things as, HIGH TAXES, BIG DEBT AND BIG GOVERNMENT, then those senses are at the very least limited, and at the greatest taken away! Today, we say to those in government who would rob us of our sense of life: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! WE WILL NOT STAND FOR THIS ANY LONGER! GO HOME, BE A GOOD CITIZEN, BEHAVE, AND RETURN THE GOVERNMENT BACK TO THE PEOPLE WHERE IT BELONGS!

C. Consider The Significance of Life.

Life is very significant to us all. But the reality of the significance of life is not experienced when we are dictated to, robbed from, presented with faulty stimulus plans, or even handed bail-outs on silver plated platters. The significance of life comes to each and every one of us on an individual basis only WHEN THE GOVERNMENT LETS US ALONE and supports the GOD-GIVEN FREEDOM FOR EACH OF US TO USE OUR DIVINLY GIFTED TIME, TALENT, AND TREASURE TO DEVELOP OUR OWN DREAMS FOR A BETTER LIFE, A BETTER FAITH, A BETTER HOME, A BETTER COMMUNITY AND A BETTER AMERICA. WASHINGTON, PLEASE LEAVE US ALONE!

II. THE UNALIENABLE RIGHT OF LIBERTY

THAT IS:

A. The Freedom from Religious Oppression.

For years there was no question about the fact that America was founded by Christians for the sake of religious freedom. In 1620, the Pilgrims drafted our nation’s first self-governing document, the Mayflower Compact. In that document, they clearly stated that they had come to the New World to glorify God and to advance the Christian faith. I realize there are those in high places today who do not accept that fact. But folks, I am here to tell you right now that SUCH A FACT CANNOT BE INGORED AND IT MUST NOT BE DENIED! Because the Christian faith is based upon the principle that God has created all people as free moral agents, thus meaning that all are free to chose to worship God as we determine to do so, American citizens have enjoyed the FREEDOM OF RELIGION for years. But, all over the country, there is evidence that some would like that freedom taken away. Secularists, humanists, and atheists, most of whom are liberals, tell us it is "ok to talk about God, as long as you do it behind closed doors." But the minute we want to place the Ten Commandments in a public space, they say we are violating their freedom. That kind of thinking was far from the minds of our founding fathers. Washington, we want to maintain our FREEDOM OF RELIGION and are willing to stand for that FREEDOM, no matter how much we are opposed, threatened, prosecuted or persecuted! Indeed, we will fight to the finish to believe as we wish and practice our belief as we deem best.

B. The Freedom from Financial Oppression

1. The Freedom from High Taxes.

As I recall, it was once said , "TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION IS TYRANNY." That was a fact when it was said back before the Revolutionary War, and it is still a fact today. It was because of that belief that the 13 Original Colonies separated from England. Today, when the government raises our taxes without the proper representation and the common consent of the concerned public, it remains an act of tyranny. It is time for Washington to ask us what we think about high taxes and big spending. But since we probably will not be asked, today will say anyway, Washington, we want to maintain our FREEDOM FROM FINANCIAL OPPRRESSION and DEMAND RIGHT NOW that you STOP SPENDING, ESTABLISH A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT REQUIRING A BALANCED NATIONAL BUDGET, AND STOP RAISING OUR TAXES, RIGHT NOW. No more delay. No more procrastination. No more excuses. NOW IS THE TIME!

2. The Freedom from Big Debt.

Today our national debt is in the trillions of dollars and is growing by the second. Every time the nation borrows more money to pay the bills, our children and their children get further and further into poverty. Before some of them are even born, the government is passing on to them a deep financial burden which will oppress them greatly. We should be ashamed! We must be ashamed! So today, we are taking the devil by the horns and are DEMANDING a CHANGE YOU CAN BELIEVE IN. Washington, we DEMAND that you STOP borrowing against our future, start paying down the debt in a reasonable fashion right now, and start living within your means as each of us must do already in our homes and businesses.

C. The Freedom from Political Oppression

1. We want the Freedom from "long-lasting" career politicians. Our founding fathers did not intend that one individual hold a particular office as a life-long career. Our founders were laborers, farmers, lawyers, educators, preachers, and businessmen who were willing to serve their time in government and then go back to their real occupation. Washington, today we demand a term limit on each and every Senator and Congressman so as to guarantee the search for new solutions to our problems, prevent further corruption, and stop the downward slope to socialism!

2. We want the Freedom from liberal judicial activism. Our founding fathers did not intend that judges would legislate from the bench. They desired the judiciary to interpret the laws, not make the laws and keep America hostage to their whims. Washington, today we demand that all federal judges be brought into line with the United States Constitution and interpret the law according to the job description outlined by our founders.

3. We want the Freedom from illicit and unnecessary growth in government. Our founding fathers did not intend that government become top heavy either numerically or financially. It is clear that every ounce of governmental growth creates a pound of freedoms lost. Washington, today we demand that all levels of government be downsized so that we the people are not being dictated to or robbed from, but that we might have the freedom to live our lives as we see fit without the burden of personal oppression, excessive regulation, or high-powered manipulation.

III. THE UNALIENABLE RIGHT TO PURSUE HAPPINESS

THAT IS:

A. What the Government MUST ALLOW

1. The Government of The United States of America MUST ALLOW for the opportunities for us to dream their own dreams. Personal dreams create vision and vision creates progress. Personal dreams are what made America a reality. Washington, allow us to dream and please do not interfere with our vision for a better America. If you select to interfere, our vision is to replace you as soon as possible.

2. The Government of The United States of America MUST ALLOW for the opportunities for us to develop our own dreams in our own way. By creating undue restrictions and unjust regulations from the government, our dreams will not become a reality. Washington, we demand that you allow us to develop our dreams in our own way for a better America. If you select not to do so, it is our dream that you be replaced as soon as possible.

B. What the Government MUST AVOID

1. The Government of The United States of America MUST AVOID ALLOWING any law or regulation to be enacted that will hinder our moral and law abiding desires. Such action only brings discontent and frustration, not happiness, which government is required by the Declaration of Independence to guarantee.

2. The Government of The United States of America MUST AVOID ALLOWING any political self-interest to prevent us from pursuing that which will bring morally sound happiness to us, our families and our posterity. Such action goes against the very nature of our founding fathers and would thwart the development of a better America as the United States Constitution establishes when it calls for "WE THE PEOPLE" to "FORM A MORE PERFECT UNION."

So, what are here for today? Simply to say to those who have been taking our government away from us, SHAME ON YOU! READ THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. READ THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. STOP TAKING OUR FREEDOMS AWAY FROM US. TODAY, RIGHT NOW AND RIGHT HERE, WE THE PEOPLE ARE PUTTING YOU ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE HERE TO STAY. WE THE PEOPLE WILL NOT GO AWAY. PLEASE LISTEN TO WHAT WE THE PEOPLE ARE SAYING. WE INTEND TO START A MOVEMENT THAT WILL ENCOURAGE ALL TRUE PATRIOTS, WHO UNDERSTAND THE PHILOSOPHY OF OUR FOUNDERS, TO TAKE BACK OUR GOVERNMENT AND THE NATION WE LOVE. THAT MOVEMENT WILL NOT STOP UNTIL OUR OBJECTIVE IS ACCOMPLISHED. SO, PLEASE DO NOT RUN FROM US, FOR WE WILL CATCH YOU. PLEASE DO NOT HIDE FROM US, FOR WE WILL FIND YOU. AND PLEASE DO NOT MAKE EXCUSES, FOR WE REALLY KNOW WHAT YOUR AGENDA IS ALL ABOUT. WE ARE HERE TO STAY AND WE DEMAND THAT YOU FORSAKE YOUR SELFISH DESIRE FOR POWER AND YOUR LIBERAL AGENDA TO CHANGE THE VALUES THAT MADE AMERICA GREAT, AND COMPLY WITH THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF OUR FOUNDERS, OR ELSE EXPECT THAT THE NEXT TIME YOU RUN FOR OFFICE, SOMEONE ELSE MAY JUST AS WELL BE THERE TO TAKE YOUR PLACE.

FOR THE SUPPORT OF THESE PRINCIPLES, WITH A FIRM RELIANCE ON THE PROTECTION OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE, WE MUTUALLY PLEDGE TO EACH OTHER OUR LIVES, OUR FORTUNES AND OUR SACRED HONOR.

GOD BLESS YOU AND GOD BLESS AMERICA!

THANK YOU!