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Our Blessings of Liberty Newsletter Greetings All, &nbsp; We have been very busy this year we have not had enough people to reap the harvest. We pressed very hard this year to get ordinances into our city to address the “Homeless” problems we are facing.&nbsp;This was hard fought because it has been neglected for so long in our city. We still have a long way to go as the reality that many of those on our streets are not from Porterville and many of those on our streets do not want help. We are all scratching our heads seeing so many that have chosen this lifestyle. We have to sift through this problem and define it more clearly if we are to solve or ameliorate it. We must define it more precisely. We have to recognize that the best description of the problem we are facing today is vagrancy. There are laws on the books for vagrancy but not for homelessness and therein lies the problem. Progressives changed the meaning of the words and tried to change definitions to support a political agenda. &nbsp;We all see the results of decriminalizing crime that accompanies this problem (PROP 47). People are not living on the street because of a lack of homes. The experiment to create affordable housing has failed and housing is no longer affordable for even our working children and working families.&nbsp;It seems as though folks are waking up more and more these days to the deception of this artificial intelligence age, where changing definitions leads to neglect and lawlessness. &nbsp;Folks are watching the train wreck that is today’s politicized media, and politicized culture, and most of us are sick and tired of what we are seeing and hearing. &nbsp;The great success of the past few generations has enabled us to outsource just about everything and we have all been focused on whatever life’s pursuits tickles our fancy including our thinking.We started by outsourcing little things like cooking dinner and mowing the lawn. &nbsp;We trusted our education system to educate our children and we trusted our doctors to over prescribe drugs so we would not have to change our new lifestyles. &nbsp;We are starting to realize as the world around us becomes less recognizable that we even outsourced our responsibilities to be engaged in the local community. &nbsp;Not all of us, but all of us have outsourced much and we are starting to see the results of our growing dependence on bad leaders. We have been far too dependent on others to go out and lead and fix the problems we face in our local communities.&nbsp;Our organization is centered on Leadership and we recognize that bad leadership leads to bad results while good leadership leads to good results. &nbsp;We have had it good for a very good for a long time and we have gotten soft. We are in the midst of major changes. We are starting to see the reversal of fortune from too much debt and dependency.&nbsp;&nbsp;It seems the bad ideas are growing exponentially from bad leadership with little or no accountability. &nbsp;In hindsight our self-deception that neutrality was a good thing and that others will fix things for us has brought us to this inflection point. We must change the direction from the world that doesn’t work, back to the world that works. We all see the results and we all know its past time for REAL change.&nbsp;It may seem daunting at times but for every problem there are solutions. We are informed by the good book that if we love Christ we will follow his commandments. &nbsp;We all know that virtue and morality come from seeking truth. We all know that the only way that things will change is to engage the issues through meaningful action. &nbsp;We have to get engaged each and every one of us and LIVE OUR VALUES EVERYDAY if we really want to express our L.O.V.E. for our neighbor’s.&nbsp;Our organization recognized in its founding that we needed to pull together for bottom up change. &nbsp;We recognized that local action will have a national impact. &nbsp;We also concluded that we needed to teach people and inspire people along the way so our grass roots movement would be built on a solid foundation and not sinking sand.&nbsp;&nbsp;We have had great success locally and we are gaining momentum as we head into this next election cycle. We are in a great position to fulfill the promise of advancing good Leaders to positions where we can make meaningful change. &nbsp;Meaningful change is closest to the people. &nbsp;We have much to do as we gather together to reap the harvest and restore an optimistic and hopeful future.&nbsp;We are LEADING by example. We are INSPIRING each other and others in our community. We are living our VALUES of Faith and Family &amp; Freedom. We are ENGAGED in the local issues where it matters most. This is how we L.I.V.E.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please Join us as we engage the issues so we can build our local networks and work together for positive local change. &nbsp;We are excited to be part of the change. We are keeping it simple as we live and love our neighbors in our local community. We are all volunteers who LIVE in, and LOVE, our local community where we raise our families. &nbsp;Election Day is less than four months away and we need patriots like you to help elect strong leaders to Porterville City Council.&nbsp;Join us in the fight for Faith, Family and Freedom in Porterville and the surrounding communities. We are always engaging to expand our network. We are all just neighbors, discussing and taking action to solve and support local community issues.&nbsp;Sincerely,&nbsp; Ed McKervey – President - ourblessingsofliberty.org&nbsp;

Addressing homelessness, leadership, and community engagement for positive local change

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Blessings of Liberty Newsletter - Summer 2024

Read the Porterville Recorder post: <a href="https://www.recorderonline.com/gallery/local-leaders-rally-for-prop-47-reform/article_cbde8bb2-025b-11ef-be58-5f068935723f.html">https://www.recorderonline.com/gallery/local-leaders-rally-for-prop-47-reform/article_cbde8bb2-025b-11ef-be58-5f068935723f.html</a>

The no penalty for crimes experiment has been detrimental to California. A statewide initiative seeks to end it.

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Blessings Collects 300 Signatures for Prop 47 Reform

We've compiled a concise roster of endorsed local candidates for the upcoming Primary, individuals whom we believe play a vital role in upholding the values of America and our communities. Remember to always perform your own research— it's your civic responsibility.Blessings of Liberty, as an independent community organization, has not accepted any payments from campaigns, PACs, or political funds. Our endorsements are freely made without any affiliations with the candidates.

Find out who we see as Leaders in our mission's Principals

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Blessings of Liberty's 2024 Primary Endorsements Announcement

Achievements, ongoing initiatives, and future goals in advancing American Dreams

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2024 President's Message & 2023 Annual Report

Blessings of Liberty is proud to share that November has been proclaimed Parental Appreciation Month by Tulare County Board of Supervisors.This monumental achievement reflects the dedicated efforts of Blessings of Liberty in pursuit to advancing core values in Faith, Family, Freedom, particularly in addressing the pivotal issue of safeguarding and supporting families. At the County Board of Supervisor's meeting on November 28th, 2023 we were honored to receive the Proclamation, signed by all five county Supervisors.<a href="https://www.ourblessingsofliberty.org/assets/parentalrights/Tulare_County_Parental%20Appreciation%20Month%20PROC.pdf">Click here to read the Proclamation PDF.</a>If you are interested you can also view the 5 minute speech about Blessings of Liberty and thanking the county Supervisors for their leadership. The Supervisors also provided positive comments in their support for Families. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xXFzn69ZLI&amp;t=334s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xXFzn69ZLI&amp;t=334s</a><img src="https://blessingscontent.s3.amazonaws.com/Tulare_County_Parental_Appreciation_Month_PROC_9be7697a8a.jpg" alt="Tulare_County_Parental Appreciation Month PROC.jpg">

Tulare County is leading the Nation in support of Parents & Families.

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2023 November Parental Appreciation Month Proclaimed by Tulare County Board of Supervisors

The Leadership of Blessings of Liberty is thrilled to unveil our Parental Rights Proclamation and announce its official proclamation within the City of Porterville, California.This momentous occasion serves as a testament to the enduring principles of the American Constitution, affirming unequivocally that Parents retain the unassailable right to nurture their children without facing discrimination or interference from the Government. Our unwavering dedication is centered on safeguarding the cornerstone of our society: the sacred institution of the family. We firmly assert that parents are endowed with the privilege to raise their children in alignment with their personal beliefs. This stance is not only deeply rooted in our core values but is also supported by well-established legal precedents.Within the United States, the highest court has unequivocally affirmed that parents possess an innate right to guide the upbringing of their children in their own distinctive manner. This prerogative is shielded by various clauses within our Constitution, notably including the First, Ninth, and Fourteenth Amendments.This intrinsic right finds not only its embodiment within the Constitution but also resonates harmoniously with the teachings of the holy Bible. We uphold the conviction that the family is the bedrock upon which our society is built, a divine establishment. Consequently, when the Constitution's Preamble pledges to "secure the Blessings of Liberty and our Posterity," it inherently refers to the family unit.We express our gratitude for the opportunity to play a pivotal role in reinstating fundamental rights and safeguarding the family. We extend our thanks to Councilmember Raymond Beltran and Greg Meister for their unwavering support in endorsing this proclamation. It is indeed regrettable that other council members have chosen not to sign the proclamation, thereby declining to endorse a right that is not only deeply cherished by our nation but also by every resident of Porterville. The family unit forms the very foundation of our city. Every individual possesses a family, with the vast majority being part of a nuclear family structure at home. This essence of family is integral to life itself, and through this proclaimed right, we affirm our commitment to protect the family from external forces that seek to disrupt it. The fabric of the family has united us since time immemorial, and it continues to do so today.Our unwavering conviction propels Blessings of Liberty to actively champion Parental Rights. Our inaugural sponsorship of the Parental Rights proclamation serves as a resolute testimony to our unyielding commitment, and we eagerly anticipate further advocacy aimed at preserving the sanctity of the family.To read the proclamation in PDF, <a href="https://www.ourblessingsofliberty.org/assets/parentalrights/Parental%20Rights%20Proclamation.pdf">click here</a>.<a href="https://www.ourblessingsofliberty.org/parentalrights/">Click here</a> to visit our dedicated page for Parental Rights. &nbsp;

Porterville has proclaimed the Constitutional Doctrine of Parental Rights

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Blessings of Liberty Sponsors A Proclamation of Parental Rights in City of Porterville, CA

We are thrilled to announce the release of our News and Liberty Chronicles publications! Since its inception just over a year ago, Blessings of Liberty has been diligently enhancing its platform, and with these publications, supporters and like-minded individuals can stay informed, be apprised of local issues, augment their comprehension of the principles of the American Constitution, keep up with Blessings of Liberty's actions, read opinion pieces in Liberty Chronicles, and join a network of engaged individuals.The <a href="/news">News</a> segment of the website will be the primary gateway for official announcements, statements, event notices, and platform updates from Blessings of Liberty.<a href="/libertychronicles">Liberty Chronicles</a> will serve as a medium that empowers members and partners of Blessings of Liberty to communicate their issues and viewpoints with our network of liberty enthusiasts.As Blessings of Liberty continues to extend its platform, it remains committed to keeping We The People at the core of it— just as the Framers intended for our Republic. That's why we urge you to connect with us so that we can collaborate in creating something extraordinary.We trust that you will discover these sections to be invaluable and informative. We are constantly developing and expanding our website to achieve our objectives, so please make sure to visit regularly for further updates on our programs.Faith, Family, Freedom

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