Printed in the Star Newspaper, Grand Coulee, Tried To Hard To Educate "PollyPurebreads" By Tom Hawkins Yeah, maybe the threats I received from a coworker has made me think a little. I was advised to keep my opinions and preaching to myself when it comes to Prohibition and informed that if I did not action could be taken against me. Well, I can tell everyone of you reading this I do what I do because I care about our community and our country. This whole purpose not only has personal value, it has Constitutional value. If it didn't mean so very much to me, my views on the trashing of the Constitution by the government wouldn't have been expressed outwardly at work. Maybe I tried a little too hard to educate a few "pollypurebread", "leaveittobeaver" raised citizens I worked with. If this is a crime, then, arrest me. If this is violation of the First Amendment, then arrest me. If this is all together politically incorrect, I could give a darn! I have a personal score to settle with the companies that produce harmful substances in the name of "legal" status. I have a score to settle with the companies that produce products that pollute the environment in which we must live and our future generations must live. I have a personal score to settle with our government who is walking all over our Constitutional Rights without regard for anyone or anything that exists on this earth, all in the name of their "Drug War." This is what keeps me going and fighting to stay in the ranks with those who stand up for freedom in America. This is what I believe in and if someone is offended by it, they better never, ever call me or knock on my door when it all comes down on them, asking for help and saying that they are scared and don't know what to do! You all know what I'm speaking of for it is not just antiProhibitionists who are being targeted by these erosions of American rights. It starts with the "War on Drugs" but it moves quickly to gun ownership rights to women's rights to chose to the right of doctors to prescribe sufficient pain medications without the fear of DEA intervention. Left unchecked and unchallenged these policies will soon spread throughout our society to encompass every aspect of our lives. I will continue the struggle for all Americans, even those who stand against me when I am fighting for freedom of choice. I have nothing to lose but what I came into the world with; My word and my country. My freedom, liberty, and the right to be an American, living in the guidelines of the Constitution of the United States are worth fighting for. I am willing and I am proud to stand for what I stand for and to fight with everyone in ranks, for the cause so dearly hungered for; The rights given us by The American Constitution. Sincerely, Tom Hawkins Grand Coulee __________________________________ Tom Hawkins Regional Manager Washington Media Awareness Project