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If you’re a regular here, you may have noticed a few changes on the site. You’ll likely also notice that this particular article is outside of the normal schedule of publication; fear not! There’s still an article slated for tomorrow. =) Now about those changes…
The Music Page
First, there’s been the addition of the Music page. This currently contains links to the EP – An Audience of One released this past September. You can find links to listen freely through any number of outlets. As time progresses, there will be additional material posted on this page as I am working on additional music even now.
The Resources Page
Secondly, I have reworked the Resources page. As matters have unfolded, I have found that a fair number of people are in search of more trustworthy news and commentary… as such, while some of the creators listed may be deemed “fringe” by those within more mainstream circles, I personally find that to be a benefit rather than a hindrance.
Donation Acceptance
Lastly, is the proverbial “elephant in the room“: I added an application to accept donations – specifically through the service Buy Me a Coffee. This can be access either through the linked page (also available in the side-bar), or without leaving this site by simply clicking the Coffee Icon floating in the lower right corner.
Note that, there is no requirement to be a subscriber to this site, nor to the payment service in order to utilize this. Know also that the processing is handled by a reputable company, Payoneer, which has been around since 2005 and is used widely throughout many countries.
Now on to the more important part; the decision to accept donation was not one I made flippantly, nor has this been undertaken lightly. I would like to take a moment to explain a few things.
To begin, and in the spirit of full-disclosure, I’m about to lose my job. After 10 years of work as a Federal Contractor and 11 years as a Civil Servant in support of my Nation’s defense infrastructure, it seems my time there is drawing to an abrupt end. This is happening because I refuse to “bow the knee” and comply with an unlawful mandate put forward by an illegitimate “president”.
Personally, I don’t care where anyone lands on the vaccine debate – this isn’t about that, it’s about freedom and liberty. The government, legitimate or otherwise, simply has no authority to dictate what we do with our own bodies and, quite frankly, what’s transpiring around the world on this issue should horrify you.
Furthermore, I did not and will not seek a Religious Exemption. Not that I hold those who have sought such in derision, but I contend that we should not have to ask permission to be excused from an order which is unlawful in the first place. Moreover, if such an exemption is our only recourse, then actual liberty is dead… and it won’t be long before they come for our “religious liberty” as well. To put it plainly: freedom of religion isn’t our FIRST line of defense, it’s our LAST.
I am not telling you any of this to present you with a “sob story” or try to get you to give me money… in fact, I find such pandering to be utterly repulsive. No, I am telling you this to be up-front and honest about where this is all stemming from. The axe is preparing to fall, yet I hold that a man stands or falls on the strength of his conviction.
For nearly three years, I have done my utmost to publish a (hopefully relevant) article every week. During this time I’ve asked for nothing and the fact is; this isn’t going to change. I have no intention of pandering, groveling or otherwise making any attempt to coerce anyone into parting with their hard-earned money. Likewise, there will be no “premium content” locked behind pay-walls or other such methods of extracting revenue.
My belief is simple; you are either inclined to donate, or you’re not. Either way, the purpose of this site and my determination to keep doing exactly what I’ve committed to do doesn’t change one bit;
… Freely you received, freely give.
Matthew 10:8
And that’s exactly what I’m going to keep doing; freely give.
Whether or not you donate, I want you to know and understand that I am honored at your presence here. The fact that anyone would take time out of there day to sit and read the ramblings of a nobody like myself is really quite humbling – I am thankful for you and you are always most welcome here, regardless of who you are, where you’re from, or what you do or don’t give.
Until next time,
שלום עליכם – Shalom Aleichem – Peace Be Upon You