Pliker-Lessons in Preparedness

Lessons in Preparedness

By Randy Pliker

Originally published in The Education Liberator, Vol. 2, No. 5, June 1996

I met Marshall Fritz on his visit to Cincinnati to speak at the Ohio Libertarian Party convention. I had innocently called the Alliance's number in California to get information on the work being done to separate school and state, and Marshall was on the other line in Chicago. He called me right back and suggested that I meet him at the booth at the convention.

When I asked if there was any other time that would be convenient, he suggested that I drive him to the airport Sunday morning. After I agreed, I found out that I would have to get up at 4 a.m. to accomplish this, but I figured that if you want to be a volunteer you have to pay the price.

On the way to the airport Sunday morning, I told Marshall about my interest in education issues. I told him I am active in the Christian Coalition and Republican Party politics, and that I am a Christian Reconstructionist. I told him that my friend Roseanne was involved with a group of political activists who were trying to decide what direction the Christian Right should be lobbying for as to education reform. Roseanne and I want to push this group toward advocating Separation, not reform.

We talked about strategy a little, but mostly he was concerned with the educational option that I had for my three children. We home-schooled my 10-year-old last year, and have all three in a small private Christian school this year.

Once at the airport we sat down for coffee and Marshall somehow started a conversation with the people at the next table by greeting them in some dialect from India. One thing led to another, and he began to discuss Separation with them. As Marshall explained, he was showing me how to approach people and launch a discussion of the cause. (What? I have to learn every language in the world just so I'll be prepared for any chance encounter?)

He concluded by selling the man the Separating School and State book, which he "just happened" to have an extra copy of in his briefcase.

Anyway: Viva the Alliance!

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Home News & Events Is There a Problem? The Case for Separation Our Proclamation Is There a Solution? True Life Stories Education Resources How Can You Help? Stats & Facts Quotations Knowledge Base Glossary Privacy Policy Site Map	Lessons in Preparedness By Randy Pliker Originally published in The Education Liberator, Vol. 2, No. 5, June 1996 I met Marshall Fritz on his visit to Cincinnati to speak at the Ohio Libertarian Party convention. I had innocently called the Alliance's number in California to get information on the work being done to separate school and state, and Marshall was on the other line in Chicago. He called me right back and suggested that I meet him at the booth at the convention. When I asked if there was any other time that would be convenient, he suggested that I drive him to the airport Sunday morning. After I agreed, I found out that I would have to get up at 4 a.m. to accomplish this, but I figured that if you want to be a volunteer you have to pay the price. On the way to the airport Sunday morning, I told Marshall about my interest in education issues. I told him I am active in the Christian Coalition and Republican Party politics, and that I am a Christian Reconstructionist. I told him that my friend Roseanne was involved with a group of political activists who were trying to decide what direction the Christian Right should be lobbying for as to education reform. Roseanne and I want to push this group toward advocating Separation, not reform. We talked about strategy a little, but mostly he was concerned with the educational option that I had for my three children. We home-schooled my 10-year-old last year, and have all three in a small private Christian school this year. Once at the airport we sat down for coffee and Marshall somehow started a conversation with the people at the next table by greeting them in some dialect from India. One thing led to another, and he began to discuss Separation with them. As Marshall explained, he was showing me how to approach people and launch a discussion of the cause. (What? I have to learn every language in the world just so I'll be prepared for any chance encounter?) He concluded by selling the man the Separating School and State book, which he "just happened" to have an extra copy of in his briefcase. Anyway: Viva the Alliance! This article is copyrighted by the Alliance for the Separation of School & State. Permission is granted to freely distribute this article as long as this copyright notice is included in its entirety. Return to The Education Liberator Return to Knowledge Base Return to Home Return to Top The Education Liberator Last updated February 21, 2008	Some of the more well-known signers of our proclamation: Ed Crane President, Cato Institute John Taylor Gatto 1991 New York State Teacher of the Year Fr. John A Hardon SJ RIP The Catholic Catechism Don Hodel Former Secretary of Interior D. James Kennedy Coral Ridge Ministries Rev. Tim LaHaye Left Behind Rabbi Daniel Lapin President, Toward Tradition Tom Monaghan Founder, Domino’s Pizza Ron Paul US Congressman, Texas John K Rosemond Parenting Author, Columnist, Speaker They and thousands of others have signed Our Proclamation: *"I favor ending government involvement in education."* See others who agree.
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