[Sterling Saunders]

“While both are good causes, it does not stipulate what part of your money goes for which cause.

IMHO this site needs a touch of professionalism and clarity of purpose.”

You will please note that I said “a few extra dollar” in “honor of,” not “for.” My point is that by allowing this government to go this far we have, essentially, betrayed the men who spilled their blood on our beahalf, and, as stated, it’s time to make amends.

As for being “professional?” As I recall, the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were hand printed on parchment, straightforward, simple statements of purpose.And that’s what is on the web page. No bells, whistles, swooping eagles, just a simple, straighforward statement of the problem and the proposed solution.

Because you had the courtesy to send me an email, I sent you a copy of the plan. For the people who have read it, it seems to be split into three camps

1.Those who believe it will work.

2. Those who don’t think it will.

3. Those who are afraid it will.

If you fall into number 1, get aboard.

If you fall into number 2, you’re in line with about 2/3 of the people who thought Thomas Jefferson and those other idiots who signed the Declaration of Independence were looking at nothing more than a short trip on a tight rope, because, obviously, it won’t work.

I don’t think you fall into number 3. Incidentally, from the feedback I get, those in Number 1 are leading.

The choice is yours.

[Blood of Tyrants]

Would you Freepmail me the plan, too?

[Rudder]

By professionalism: Get non-profit status so that contributions are deductible--that also requires at least an annual, public audit, officers and a public and elected board of directors; Stick to one issue for fund raising--if you want two issues, then form two groups---Accountability is a must if you expect significant donations. Don't confound the money of one goal (e.g., repeal 17th amendment) with a second goal (assist our veterans). Finally, the web site has only a two choice (donate, don't donate), forced-choice alternative. There should be the ability to volunteer for those who are not ready to donate money.

I wholeheartedly endorse both of the goals.

[Rudder]

I don’t think you fall into number 3. Incidentally, from the feedback I get, those in Number 1 are leading. The choice is yours.

I lauded the goals in my initial post and I offered constructive criticism. Yet you confused that with whether I was behind the effort and challenged my motives---now where did that come from? No goal-oriented, professional activist organization would do such a thing to those from whom it was soliciting donations.

While the GOAL IS WORTHY, the organization is not ready for prime-time. A "few extra dollars in honor of" is still a donation and, if you seek donations, you must be properly constituted and organized in order to be successful.

Do you know what are, and how to solicit and use, "in-kind" donations? If not, you're not ready. If so, then you wasted 12 grand when you should have used in-kind donations.

Having organized and directed several such non-profits, I'll be glad to help, if it is a well-run, properly constituted organization you wish to have.