Oath Of The Freedom Fighter

Sometimes, words mean a lot to people.

Words don't mean much to me. I recognize that words are not things that exist, but merely descriptions of things that exist. The descriptions may be inaccurate, and the things themselves may not be what you think they are. As one who consumes enormous quantities of them, I am leery of words.

But ...

Words can describe our thoughts. They can motivate us to do things that mere physical reality would not. Words are the carriers of ideas, and in that they are vital. Without the words to express a thought, you literally cannot think it. With that in mind, I have crafted these words. The thoughts they convey are ones I want everyone to carry inside.

OATH OF THE FREEDOM FIGHTER


Upon My Sacred Honor

I Shall Fight To The Death To Remain Free

No One Shall Govern Me

I Shall Submit To No Authority

There Is No Question In This Matter

I Shall Always Refuse To Obey

I Shall Face My Enemy Squarely

When He Attacks, I Shall Counter-Attack

When He Rests, I Shall Press The Battle

And When The Time Comes

That I Face My Final Departure

I Shall Take My Enemy With Me

For He Is A Creature Without Mercy

And He Deserves None

Some people may have a problem with refusing to submit to ANY authority, because they consider God their authority. If this is important to you, you may substitute "Human Authority" for "Authority." That's the way it was intended, and it works out the same.

For Freedom,
(because that's the only thing worth living for)

JAMES STUART KELLEY
Columbus, Ohio, USA
June 19, 1998




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