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Subj: Re: Mourn on the 4th July
Date: 97-07-03 20:58:33 EDT
From: TomH126
To: KEVIN4VFT

In a message dated 7/3/97 3:32:45 PM, you wrote:

>Why do we celebrate a Declaration of Independence from God?
>
>July 4, 1776, marks America's transition
>from a God-honoring Christian Theocracy
>to an apostate Secular Humanist dictatorship.
>
>Please check out my web page at:
>
>http://members.aol.com/XianAnarch/cause/1776.htm
>
>and tell me if you don't agree.
>
>Mournfully,

Actually the constitution provides for freedom from religion. That is a reason to celebrate. The dictatorship of faith and force was not present in America.

KC sez:
America: Land of the Free from Religion, Home of the Enslaved.
Subj: Re: Mourn on the 4th of July
Date: 97-07-04 10:41:27 EDT
From: AACDrCnnea
To: KEVIN4VFT
CC: AACDrCnnea

Don't you ever, ever, ever write to me again. This was unsolicited hate mail as far as I am concerned, and I have reported it to the AOL authorities. NEVER WRITE ME AGAIN. TO DO SO MAY BE A VIOLATION OF STATE AND FEDERAL STALKING LAWS.

KC sez:
America: Land of the Free, Home of the Paranoid.

(But she sent a carbon copy to herself, so at least she doesn't have to face the "stalker" alone!)

Subj: Re: Mourn on the 4th of July
Date: 97-07-03 17:29:30 EDT
From: KedNY
To: KEVIN4VFT

you're e-mail makes me puke.

KC responds:
Your spelling makes me proud to be an American.

Just kidding. Here's what I really wrote:

Subj: Re: Mourn on the 4th of July
Date: 07/05/97
To: KedNY

In a message dated 97-07-03 17:29:30 EDT, you write:

>you're e-mail makes me puke.

Your AOL personal profile indicated you had some interest in the U.S. Constitution or Declaration of Independence, hence my invitation to dialogue.

I think Thomas Jefferson would have agreed with the point I made on my web page, but even if he disagreed, I'm sure he would have done so graciously and in the process would haved shared his tremedous wisdom with me.

I sent you my e-mail in the hopes of dialogue and shared wisdom. I have removed your name from my list, but would be happy to correspond with you if you should write me back. I apologize for any distress I may have caused you.

Cordially,

Kevin C.
http://members.aol.com/VFTINC/oath/04parable.htm
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And they shall beat their swords into plowshares
and sit under their Vine & Fig Tree.
Micah 4:1-7

"KedNY" responds:

Subj: Re: Mourn on the 4th of July
Date: 97-07-05 23:12:30 EDT
From: KedNY
To: KEVIN4VFT

not interested. keep your biggoted "christian" thoughts to yourself.

America: Land of the Free, Home of the Open-Minded.
Subj: Re: Mourn on the 4th of July
Date: 97-07-03 17:16:12 EDT
From: HYERPOWER
To: KEVIN4VFT

Thank you for your insight. I have fought for your right to say what you please and feel as you do. I, however, do not share your views in many areas, and would appreciate you taking me off of your mail list.

Thnax,

Dave

Subj: Re: Mourn on the 4th of July
Date: 97-07-03 23:22:17 EDT
From: Micks4th
To: KEVIN4VFT

Kevin

We are not Free. My Flags flys in Distress. The fourth Amendment has been seriously ignored and that is why marijuana is still illegal.
Thanks for the invite

Mick

America: Land of the free, Home of the Stoned.
Subj: Re: Mourn on the 4th of July
Date: 97-07-04 04:35:39 EDT
From: RedcoatSC
To: KEVIN4VFT

Hi,
Don't know you, don't want to know you, would appreciate not receiving email from you.

Sincerely,
Buck

Buck blocked his email so I could not respond to him.
Subj: Re: Mourn on the 4th of July
Date: 97-07-04 12:00:31 EDT
From: Sue Burch
To: KEVIN4VFT

Why would you send me this message? I don't know you. You don't know me. Please don't email me anymore.

(Sent same letter I sent to "KedNY")
Subj: Re: Mourn on the 4th of July
Date: 97-07-04 13:04:16 EDT
From: GladeRnnr
To: KEVIN4VFT

Responding

The seperation of chuch and state is the most corrupted of all the Ideals set forth by our founding Fathers. Todays religous groups are for the most part self centered hypocrytes who don't deserve the exclusions given to them and consistently whine about the priveleges they don't receive yet think they deserve.
Seperation of church and states allows all religous ideals (even those you may not agree with) a place in society. However too many religous groups have a lobby in our government creating a double standard.If they don't want governmental control imposed on them they should stop trying to control the government.
I place a great deal of reverance and respect on our founding fathers and July 4th is an important holiday in my life. For the past 11 years I have served this country in combat environments in S.America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. I have risked my life in the defense of the ideals of this country. Ideals which allows you to express your opinions how you see fit. Please do not pomote your anti-American veiws to me or any of those people who were willing to give their life so that you have that freedom. Also remove my name from any of your mailing lists . I wish for no further corespondence with someone with your lack Honor, Courage, Commitment or Loyalty.

GladeRnnr

KC Responds to yet another public school graduate:
Subj: Re: Mourn on the 4th of July
Date: 07/05/97
To: GladeRnnr

In a message dated 97-07-04 13:04:16 EDT, you write:

>Todays religous groups are for the most part self centered hypocrytes

I agree. I have not attended a "church service" in over 10 years and am not a member of any religious denomination.

I am a Christian, however, and I'm not sure you understand what the founding fathers taught about Christianity. You might like to check out the quotes from the Founding Fathers which I have posted on the following web page:

http://members.aol.com/VFTINC/oath/08theocracy.htm#t33

(Added letter to "KedNY.")

Subj: Re: Mourn on the 4th of July
Date: 97-07-04 13:59:53 EDT
From: Captn B747
To: KEVIN4VFT

I dont have to read your web page to tell I do NOT agree with you. You sound like just another ignorant bible thumper. Do NOT email me again

America: Land of the Free, Home of the Omniscient.
Subj: Re: Mourn on the 4th of July
Date: 97-07-04 14:28:07 EDT
From: DAnalogKid
To: KEVIN4VFT

I, for one, disagree. The founding fathers were all religious men, but they recognized the need to separate religion from government based precisely on the deeds of what you call a "God-honoring Christian society" which enjoyed the cutting off of the tongues of dissenters and other such lovely things.
You say that a dictatorship was chosen over this. A dictatorship was precisely what was left behind. No, worse than a dictatorship; a monarchy in which the king was supposed to be ruler by divine right, thereby making his commandments akin to dictum from God himself, and any opposition nothing short of heresy. People deserve to choose their religion freely. Many of those men and many since have died to preserve the fundamental rights of an individual to choose his or her own path, to think their own thoughts and to worship or not worship as they choose. My father was among those who gave his life for that ideal, and I resent the insult you thrust upon him (he was, by the way, a profoundly religious man). This quote is in my profile, but I offer it here for the sake of clarity as to what this day, this celebration of the birthday of American society and the land of the FREE, means to me and to all opponents of the policing of thought:

"I may disagree with what you say, but I will
defend to the death YOUR RIGHT TO SAY IT."

-Voltaire-

It's always saddened me to think that it took a Frenchman to so perfectly state the noble ideal upon which this country was founded, and away from which the ignorant and intolerant would choose to take us. Thank you for exercising your freedom to express your thoughts, and for perusing the expression of mine.

Matt Vincent

p.s. -- Should you truly want a religion-centered society, explore some of the other shining examples of the past and present where religion was/is a forced issue -- Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Spain of the Inquisition, the "bleeding heart" Aztecs, and oh yes, the civilization of the ancient Roman Empire, which Christ called home. Wonderful places, as long as your thoughts were/are in order. Cheers!

KC Responds:
Dear Matt,

Thanks for your thoughtful reply to my 4th of July broadside.

In your message dated 97-07-04 14:28:07 EDT, you write:

>I, for one, disagree. The founding fathers were all religious men, but they
>recognized the need to separate religion from government

I don't believe this is accurate. All government is based on one religion or another. Every law is an expression of "right" vs. "wrong" and this is an expression of morality. Every morality is the externalization of religion. All of the Founding Fathers agreed that our laws should be based on Christianity. There are no exceptions. See my page at:

http://members.aol.com/VFTINC/oath/08theocracy.htm#t33

You mention

>the deeds of what you call a "God-honoring Christian society" which enjoyed
>the cutting off of the tongues of dissenters and other such lovely things.
>You say that a dictatorship was chosen over this. A dictatorship was
>precisely what was left behind. No, worse than a dictatorship; a monarchy in
>which the king was supposed to be ruler by divine right, thereby making his
>commandments akin to dictum from God himself, and any opposition nothing
>short of heresy.

I agree with what you are saying here. I am a pure anarchist. I denounce the "divine right of kings." See my page at

http://members.aol.com/XianAnarch/95theses/paradigm.htm

Happy reading! Thanks again for writing.

Cordially,

Kevin C.
http://members.aol.com/VFTINC/oath/04parable.htm
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And they shall beat their swords into plowshares
and sit under their Vine & Fig Tree.
Micah 4:1-7


Subj: mourning on the 4th
Date: 97-07-05 00:14:03 EDT
From: Lee76@msn.com (Florence Lee Smith)
To: kevin4vft@aol.com

Mourning?"

Why can't you pinkos let it rest? We blasted those Enemy civilians, they're dead and that's that!

Let us all look forward to the next batch of dead civilians with hearts untrammeled by sort or form of bothersome moral rigor.

Remember, if you rain on our parade, we'll crucify you...

Best of nails,
Venezuela

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