DON’T TREAD ON ME!—three months later
The following is my post from August 13, 2010:
“‘Early flags designed for use in the American colonies reflected the Old World origin of the colonists. In the British colonies many flags were adaptations of the British Union Jack (see Flags, National). The colors red, white, and blue, which symbolized colonial unity, were first used in a flag in New England in 1737. The flag was blue with a white canton quartered by a red cross. In one upper quarter of the canton was a globe symbolizing the New World.
As relations with Great Britain became more strained, the colonists designed a large number of flags expressive of their political sentiments and ideals. A favorite emblematic device in the flags of the southern colonies was a rattlesnake, usually depicted as coiled and ready to strike and having 13 rattles. In South Carolina it was emblazoned on a yellow flag and was accompanied by the inscription ‘DONT TREAD ON ME.’’” Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2007 [DVD]. Redmond, Washington: Microsoft, Corporation, 2006.
I don’t know about others, but I have issues where I have figuratively ‘drawn a line in the sand.’ I will not obey laws that are in direct violation with GOD’S will. One of those lines is being required to support the MURDER of American citizens by law—in this case, the MURDER of unborn babies financed by the federal government. This is an instance of ‘DON’T TREAD ON ME.’ GOD’S law supersedes any man-made law!
I have, for a long time, taken the position that I don’t give my money to governments any sooner than required. Consequently, I owe taxes to the federal government every year when I file my income tax. Also, because I prepare taxes for others, I usually don’t file until the August 15th extension deadline.
This year, as normal, I owe taxes to the federal government. This year, I WILL NOT FILE! AND I WILL TELL THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT JUST THAT!
The question is when. If you’ve read my book, you know that 13 is the prime number for The Black Sword. It is also mine. As it happens, August 13th is on a Friday—Friday the 13th. Would there be any better day to say to the federal government—DON’T TREAD ON ME; DON’T TREAD ON GOD’S LAW!
Consequently, that’s the day I will notify the federal government that I refuse to help finance the MURDER of unborn babies.
I WILL NOT SUPPORT A GOVERNMENT THAT REQUIRES ME TO HELP FINANCE THE MURDER OF UNBORN BABIES!
DON’T TREAD ON ME!
DON’T TREAD ON GOD’S LAW!
The letter to the IRS attached to a 1040 form with just my name, address, social security number, and signature included on the form:
Donald L. Vance
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Morton, Illinois 61550
August 13, 2010
Be it known that:
MURDERING unborn babies is obscenely immoral and illegal.
Requiring citizens to finance the MURDER of unborn babies is obscenely immoral and illegal making every citizen an accessory to the crime of MURDER.
Therefore:
In all good conscience, as a Christian who must answer to a higher authority—GOD—WHO is both just and moral, I will neither file nor pay income tax to an immoral, illegal manmade institution which condones and finances the MURDER of unborn babies.
GOD bless the United States if it is obedient to the WILL of GOD.
GOD condemn the United States if it is immoral, rebellious, and unrepentant as it disobeys the WILL of GOD.
Donald L. Vance
Copy sent to Barack Hussein Obama, Nancy Pelosi, and Harry Reid.
Naturally, I will update this situation on this blog as appropriate.”
I did mail the above letter to the IRS. Three months later, I have still not heard from them. No one claiming to represent the IRS has knocked on the door late at night, early in the morning, or at any other time.
This is not really surprising. The IRS tends to run slow. I had a client this year who filed in February. The IRS held up the return and he did not receive his total refund until early in September.
From my September 13th blog used to update any IRS action:
“Probably after the November election—November 13th—I will list possible actions the IRS may take. Or, the agency may have taken action by then. Stay tuned for the latest updates.”
Here are some possible reactions by the IRS:
1) Do nothing. The agency may decide that going after this one small fish is not worth the resources and the possible consequences. Going after me may/will generate publicity and may/will encourage others to refuse to file for the same or similar reasons.
2) Wait. Wait for a second, third, or more filing deadline to be passed to help build up a case against me. Then too, if Obamacare is repealed and I start paying my taxes again (including any back taxes owed) the problem will be solved naturally.
3) Begin the notification process. Send out that ubiquitous “IRS form letter” seeking information on why I have not filed my income tax/encourage me to file to avoid penalties and possible criminal action against me.
4) File criminal charges. It is a crime to deliberately NOT file a federal income tax form if certain conditions requiring a filed form are met.
5) Send out Obama “enforcers.” Ok, I’m not too serious about this one. But then, who knows what this administration will do to get its way?
Stay tuned.
The following is my post from August 13, 2010:
“‘Early flags designed for use in the American colonies reflected the Old World origin of the colonists. In the British colonies many flags were adaptations of the British Union Jack (see Flags, National). The colors red, white, and blue, which symbolized colonial unity, were first used in a flag in New England in 1737. The flag was blue with a white canton quartered by a red cross. In one upper quarter of the canton was a globe symbolizing the New World.
As relations with Great Britain became more strained, the colonists designed a large number of flags expressive of their political sentiments and ideals. A favorite emblematic device in the flags of the southern colonies was a rattlesnake, usually depicted as coiled and ready to strike and having 13 rattles. In South Carolina it was emblazoned on a yellow flag and was accompanied by the inscription ‘DONT TREAD ON ME.’’” Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2007 [DVD]. Redmond, Washington: Microsoft, Corporation, 2006.
I don’t know about others, but I have issues where I have figuratively ‘drawn a line in the sand.’ I will not obey laws that are in direct violation with GOD’S will. One of those lines is being required to support the MURDER of American citizens by law—in this case, the MURDER of unborn babies financed by the federal government. This is an instance of ‘DON’T TREAD ON ME.’ GOD’S law supersedes any man-made law!
I have, for a long time, taken the position that I don’t give my money to governments any sooner than required. Consequently, I owe taxes to the federal government every year when I file my income tax. Also, because I prepare taxes for others, I usually don’t file until the August 15th extension deadline.
This year, as normal, I owe taxes to the federal government. This year, I WILL NOT FILE! AND I WILL TELL THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT JUST THAT!
The question is when. If you’ve read my book, you know that 13 is the prime number for The Black Sword. It is also mine. As it happens, August 13th is on a Friday—Friday the 13th. Would there be any better day to say to the federal government—DON’T TREAD ON ME; DON’T TREAD ON GOD’S LAW!
Consequently, that’s the day I will notify the federal government that I refuse to help finance the MURDER of unborn babies.
I WILL NOT SUPPORT A GOVERNMENT THAT REQUIRES ME TO HELP FINANCE THE MURDER OF UNBORN BABIES!
DON’T TREAD ON ME!
DON’T TREAD ON GOD’S LAW!
The letter to the IRS attached to a 1040 form with just my name, address, social security number, and signature included on the form:
Donald L. Vance
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Morton, Illinois 61550
August 13, 2010
Be it known that:
MURDERING unborn babies is obscenely immoral and illegal.
Requiring citizens to finance the MURDER of unborn babies is obscenely immoral and illegal making every citizen an accessory to the crime of MURDER.
Therefore:
In all good conscience, as a Christian who must answer to a higher authority—GOD—WHO is both just and moral, I will neither file nor pay income tax to an immoral, illegal manmade institution which condones and finances the MURDER of unborn babies.
GOD bless the United States if it is obedient to the WILL of GOD.
GOD condemn the United States if it is immoral, rebellious, and unrepentant as it disobeys the WILL of GOD.
Donald L. Vance
Copy sent to Barack Hussein Obama, Nancy Pelosi, and Harry Reid.
Naturally, I will update this situation on this blog as appropriate.”
I did mail the above letter to the IRS. Three months later, I have still not heard from them. No one claiming to represent the IRS has knocked on the door late at night, early in the morning, or at any other time.
This is not really surprising. The IRS tends to run slow. I had a client this year who filed in February. The IRS held up the return and he did not receive his total refund until early in September.
From my September 13th blog used to update any IRS action:
“Probably after the November election—November 13th—I will list possible actions the IRS may take. Or, the agency may have taken action by then. Stay tuned for the latest updates.”
Here are some possible reactions by the IRS:
1) Do nothing. The agency may decide that going after this one small fish is not worth the resources and the possible consequences. Going after me may/will generate publicity and may/will encourage others to refuse to file for the same or similar reasons.
2) Wait. Wait for a second, third, or more filing deadline to be passed to help build up a case against me. Then too, if Obamacare is repealed and I start paying my taxes again (including any back taxes owed) the problem will be solved naturally.
3) Begin the notification process. Send out that ubiquitous “IRS form letter” seeking information on why I have not filed my income tax/encourage me to file to avoid penalties and possible criminal action against me.
4) File criminal charges. It is a crime to deliberately NOT file a federal income tax form if certain conditions requiring a filed form are met.
5) Send out Obama “enforcers.” Ok, I’m not too serious about this one. But then, who knows what this administration will do to get its way?
Stay tuned.
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