An Appeal to Glen Beck

Comrade Beck,

I am a Libertarian Californian — a fiercely independent, self-reliant patriot who loves his country deeply.
I have a copy of the Constitution on my wall.
I also happen not to believe in a god.  We agree on just about every issue but this one.

Please, reassure us that you wouldn’t reject my support as a fellow citizen?  I understand that we have different beliefs; but our principles are the same.  I would lend you my support, comrade — I would just like to know that us godless conservatives are welcome.  I realize you have been solicited in this manner before — I seem to remember an email from another conservative atheist you mentioned…and you seemed to have less a problem with her belief in a god than her absurd assertion that she was a ‘progressive’ conservative.

On your recent Tea Party broadcast from the Alamo, you featured both Penn Jillette and Ted Nugent — noted and outspoken atheists.  It would seem unlikely that either of these two fine Americans would be willing to appear on your program if you were at least a bit sympathetic to the cause of us godless conservatives…surely, you wouldn’t condemn either of them as bad for our nation?

Comrade Beck,  I realize you are in recovery and are an alcoholic.  If your belief in a higher power has aided your recovery, or your family, or your kids, in any way, please believe I have nothing but reverence and deep respect for your beliefs.  You see, Americans believe all sorts of things — and in all sorts of deities.  Because we are Americans, we can rise above differences in belief, and unite under common principles.

I live by a set of principles, too — and as an atheist with only the aid of rational thought and not an appeal to a ready-made model for decency (i.e. the life and sacrifice of Jesus), I insist and encourage all people around me to clearly define their principles and live, or die, by them.

Here is the Creed of the Ragger Society — a humble YMCA circle of friends that has existed now for almost 100 years.

I would be True, for there are those who trust me.

I would be Pure, for there are those who care.

I would be Strong, for there is much to suffer.

I would be Brave, for there is much to dare.

I would be a friend to all, the foe — the friendless.

I would be giving and forget the gift.

I would be humble, for I know my weakness,

I would look up, and laugh, and love, and lift.

Fan and Fellow Student,

Louis A. Repucci
Food Service Director
YMCA Camp Oakes