Friday, December 14, 2012

Governor Lincoln D. Chafee

November 30, 2012

The Honorable Lincoln D. Chafee
82 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02903

Dear Governor Chafee:

I am so sad for you! Not because you're liberal, or influential, or powerful, or successful, or even financially secure. I am sad for you because you have lost whatever character, integrity, courage, or common sense you may once have possessed. You've allowed your life to become a continual suppression of your convictions and your individuality.

Today would have been the 138th birthday of the modern world’s greatest leader, diplomat and statesman. You remind me of his predecessor. If you were my platoon leader during the Vietnam War, I would have maintained a safe distance from your location at all times. I am thankful my father taught me timeless and enduring values, and that it takes what’s behind the belt buckle to deliver what’s behind the eyebrows.

Sincerely,

Bill Monroe

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