Emperor Holden
-- a message posted on on 07/05/2003 --
MO-for-GOA@yahoogroups.com

It's very symbolic that Missouri's disgrace of a Governor, Emperor Holden, would use the day before Independence Day, to slap yet another insult in the face of Missouri citizens. The people have spoken. They went to the polls, they cast their ballots, and they sent their elected representatives to Jefferson City to do their bidding. The people didn't really ask for much....just a little bit of a return to the days of responsibility. Personal responsibility for the citizens, fiscal responsibility by the state government. What did the people get?
 
"Not in MY state," proclaims Emperor Holden, "I WILL surround myself with hired guns. I WILL have my taxes. I WILL have my baby killing. I WILL have MY way....THE PEOPLE BE DAMNED!"
 
The Emperor needs new clothes. We NEED to be those clothes. We need to be all over Emperor Holden like a sweaty cheap suit. Anywhere he goes in public, anytime he speaks, let him speak over the protesters voices! Like with Gray Davis, the media will eventually pickup on protesters everywhere and the Emperors ratings, and then the Emperor himself, will fall. Using the day before Independence Day, and a media circus, to deny Missouri citizens one of their most basic rights, clearly shows the utter contempt that Emperor Holden has for the legislature and the citizens of Missouri. His schedule and itinerary needs to be posted on EVERYONE'S website for all to see, and if possible, participate. Emperor Holden deserves nothing less.
 
I look forward to participating in the demise of Emperor Holden.
 
John Burke
 
 
"One who breaks an unjust law that conscience tells him is unjust...is in reality expressing the highest respect for law...We will not obey your evil laws..."
--Martin Luther King, Jr.