My mother-in-law today got a letter from “Congressman Allen West R-Florida, 2011-2013.” West wants Mrs. R. to give money to the Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation.
By its name, the foundation seems to have something to do with a prayer caucus in Congress. A “petition” accompanying West’s letter, though, indicates the “foundation” has nothing to do with a Congressional “caucus,” but instead says Congress should d whatever is necessary to “Defend Religious Freedom.”
West uses six pages denoting his service in the Army and in Congress, as well as various accounts of attacks on Christian ideals. The former Lt. Col. West was a tried and true soldier; of that I have no doubt. He also was a credible congressman, but the voters in his district did not return him to office.
Atheists and others mentioned by West would like nothing more than to see the end of churches, synagogues, mosques, temples and the religions that practice in those places.
But just as Army officer West took care to know his Soldiers, so should he know the citizens from whom he asks money.
I don’t know how much money, if any, West is paid by the Foundation, but I do not think he or any other former congressman or present lobbyist lends his name and picture or free.
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I stand with Lt.Col Allen West. He is not the only one who was involved with the Prayer Caucus. I am sure they changed their name. My problem is when I give they come back more and more overwhelming me with unwanted mail.
ReplyDeleteLTC West was a decorated officer known for taking care of his soldiers. You are so right in that if you give a small donation, not only do the same people ask for more, groups you never heard of get your name and address. You can write to the groups, telling them to remove you from their mailing list. I went through the Arkansas attorney general office. Good luck.
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