Brian and Ruth Christine Newsletter, June 2003 Edition 9

Howdy folks! Well, it's sizzling out this weekend around 100 degrees, but I'm nice and cool tanks to your tax dollars at work in this government sponsored prison project. I'm pretty well adjusted to my free "three hots and a cot" guaranteed for the next ten years of my life. It takes longer to rehabilitate people in Oregon apparently, for if I had committed my 'crime' in just about any other state, it would only have taken three to seven years to fully rehabilitate me. In Oregon it takes double that, twelve and a half years, for a guy like me just to be released back into society and that's not including the many years of post prison supervision required post release. 

OK, I admit I'm in a cynical mood, forgive me. I'm just ready for a change. Is God ever going to restore my family? Will my children be all grown up before I ever get the chance to hold them? Will they even know who I am? 

I do pretty well most days, but sometimes it just hurts way down deep in my heart. I know I've screwed up so badly, but how long does a man have to pay for his sins in this short life? I'm the type of person that has always believed in living life to the full, Carpe Diem all the way baby! I have lived a full life at age 30, but there are so many unfulfilled dreams bottled up inside this little package. I've grown new wings in prison and I'm ready to try them out Lord. 

Please let me fly real soon. Amen - Brian Christine

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Article: Orwell and the EU

From May 28th, 2003 Apache County Reporter, AZ 

The February 18th London Daily Telegraph warned that under the European Union's laws dealing with "xenophobia" and "racism," citizens of Great Britain could be extradited to stand trial before foreign courts. "Legislation now before Parliament will make 'xenophobia and racism' one of 32 crimes for which the European arrest warrant can be issued without the existing of dual criminality," noted the British paper. "This re- that an extraditable offense must also be a crime in the UK. Alongside the arrest warrant, EU ministers are negotiating a new directive to establish a common set of offenses to criminalize xenophobia and racism." 

The first target of the EU's anti-racism laws is the Holocaust denial movement, which has a large and thriving presence on the Internet. Under the measures described above, English judges could extradite British Holocaust deniers to Germany, where expressing such opinions is considered a crime. Furthermore, the same laws will inevitably serve to silence other proscribed opinions regarding such issues as immigration and, quite possibly, the legitimacy of the EU itself. 

I thought this article on Orwell and the EU was particularly disturbing because it's the inroad to thought crime prosecutions and control. What a nightmare, and why is the EU always picking on England? 

Perhaps because they are always the last to relinquish what few freedoms they have left? 

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I want to be one who, in the heat of the moment does not break down under pressure but stands strong and resolute through all storms. Not, of course, without my moments of doubt, but firmly established over the long haul and having the fortitude to weather every situation and circumstance.

Just like Jesus, my Master. 

Brian Christine

Be A Hero!
Article submitted to newspaper by Brian Christine 

I've noticed a lot of talk in your paper about our constitution. People say it limits power. Let's be real, it's a piece of paper that blows away in the wind and is rendered to ashes when put to the flame. 

People are the only factor that limits power. You may cite law after law in the courtroom, but none of them hold the slightest bit of power, the judge does what he wants because the jury (twelve people against one) lets him. 

And why are prosecutors running wild with a "lock up everybody and their grandma" attitude? Because no one holds them accountable. Do you expect them to be scared of more law? Come on, they own the courtroom! 

I am in prison for 'armed robbery'. The state took my children whom God gave me charge over. After one year of going about every legal means possible (and I do mean every), I took back what God gave me. At the point of a gun no less. However, it was no crime, it was my duty. 

You people out there keep crying about how lawyers, police, judges, prosecutors, legislators and politicians are abusing their power while you sit on your fattened tush on the sofa unwilling to fight or suffer the consequences of doing right. You want a hero? Here is one in prison! 

You too can be a hero. I've paid my dues and I don't regret a single second of it. I've given my all for your freedom and family's sanctity. I challenge you, are you man or woman enough to rise to the occasion or are you happy in Egypt addicted to the flesh pots and government securities?

If you truly believe in the cause of freedom, write to me and let me know. Don't send me money or stamps, I don't want them, I want your loyalty, bravery and love. 

Freedom Fighter and Hero, Brian Christine

The Value of Life
Article submitted to newspaper by Brian Christine - 

I'm told by mass media that the same man who's so angry about doctors killing helpless babies that he'd bomb abortion clinics also bombed the Olympics. Personally, I find that hard to swallow. In my own case, during the nationwide manhunt for me and my felonious family, FBI issued statements that we were "armed and dangerous", were "beating and starving" our kids and were generally heinous criminals, none of which was true- to their shame. 

Furthermore, there is talk in this new case of possible help from sympathetic citizens who are, of course, labeled "anti-government". How about "anti-corrupt-government", or better yet, "pro-responsible- government". 

Even as much as I've suffered at the hands of an out of control government, I'm not yet to the point where I believe it's OK to kill other people, but could I be in error? There are two conditions where it is OK to kill- in self defense and in war. You may think a man bombing abortion clinics (really nothing more than houses of murder of the innocent for profit) is crazy, but is he any less crazy than the patriots who stormed the Boston docks and dumped all the tea in the harbor? The tea party was fought over taxes, how much more worth fighting over are innocent lives? 

Or is he any crazier than the first minutemen who raised their muskets to the level of their British oppressors? 

In my case, few could argue that the American government has declared war on my family. We have been far more harassed than they ever put through on the news. The reason I'm not ready to kill is because of my faith and trust in Jesus. 

If God brought life to me, a wretched sinner, then how do I know He will not bring it to my current enemies some future day? If I take his life, I could be robbing him of his future entry into the kingdom as my brother! This is why I've decided if I ever do kill, such as in a war, I will honestly pray for my enemy before I shoot, asking God to save their soul if He hasn't already. I will carry through on my decision. 

But I will defend my family (obviously I already have) and I will defend the same freedoms so many thousands of Americans have died to preserve in days past. 

God Bless America the Humble

Proof in the Pudding
Article by Brian Christine - 

Ever wonder if you're really a Christian? There is a way to know for sure. First pray for persecution. Second, wait for the answer. Third, when the persecution comes, you'll know what you are.

Persecution separates the prancing girly men from God's 'thugs'. Are you a Kingdom Thug? And it's not just suffering either, it's how you suffer. Do you pus out and seek comfort and ease in the world's sheltering arms or do you wait for God's arm of deliverance? There's nothing more disgusting than a pansy-assed* flake who crumbles under the slightest threat of harm and sells out his family, friends and his own soul for a fleeting- often imagined- protection. So let's be real men and make some sacrifice and keep holy that which is holy. 

*a note on my language... I carefully consider most words I write. Some people want me to censor my words. One in particular asked me to not use "vulgarity" in letters because they plan to one day have our children read the letters so they can understand where we were coming from. My family has already seen the worst of me, my 'monster' side as every family always does. The last thing I ever want to do is white wash the outside of my cup. 

Why do we censor our language around kids and not around adults? That is foolishness and all children see straight through it. Only the adults are fooled... by themselves! Like Paul, I speak each person's language in order to communicate my heart to them, but I try hard not to be a respecter of persons. Therefore, I speak in a person's language (to a kid like a kid, to a mexican like a mexican) but never as anyone by myself. I simply refuse to white wash my appearance. Because of this, even children are forced to deal with me as I am in all my pitiful wretchedness (but they sure do love me:^) Am I to be trusted? That's your call, and your trust is something I must earn. People who know me know of my fierce love, loyalty and protection of those dear to me. There are many who I will fight and die for, but I do choose my battles carefully. So what I'm trying to say here is that I do consider what I write and try to write from my heart as I am, not as I'd like people to perceive me. I love to be respected and honored, but far better be it that I were scorned yet were truthful and honest always. 

All my love, Brian Christine

In Conclusion

I hope you've enjoyed June's rantings and ravings from your favorite incarcerated criminals :-) Did you know that God's love transcends all boundaries and borders? Every difference you and I may have is erased in the light of His love. We are all so very different and colorful and full of opinions. We need to respect that and unite against our very real and present danger. Lean not on your own understanding but trust in the Lord always and He will make your paths straight. 

In Christ Jesus our Lord, 

Brian Christine