Peace Brigade Letter to President Obama

Gene Chapman
ChapmanForTexasGovernor2014.com
(Endorsed by Dr. Noam Chomsky, Intellectual of the Age)
P. O. Box 295545
Lewisville, Texas 75029

August 31, 2013

Mr. Barack Obama, President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Blvd. NW
Washington, D. C. 20500

Dear Mr. President:

It is with tremendous interest that I watch you struggle with the Syrian gas situation.  I know you are grasping for Gandhian answers.  Allow me to suggest that you place your energies behind the development of Mahatma Gandhi's "peace brigade" concept.

The peace brigades are made up, in Gandhiji's mind, of people dressed in white (as an identifier), non-drinkers of alcohol (to ensure a clear head at all times), etc., and they are trained in the ways of Truth and non-violence.  They stand as physical and moral barriers between warring factions, a human wall respected by the very nature for their objectivity in focusing on the best outcomes for all involved in a dispute.

To be credible, the peace brigade members would have to have autonomy from governments, including the United Nations, so that they could not be seen as political operatives on behalf of any interest other than Truth Only, who is God.  I think Arun Gandhi, here in America, and a Dr. Kumar from India, would provide you insights on how best to proceed.

Most respectfully,



Gene Chapman
Tolstoyan-Gandhian Libertarian Candidate for Texas Governor
(Endorsed by Dr. Noam Chomsky, Intellectual of the Age)
ChapmanForTexasGovernor2014.com
gkchapman2012@hotmail.com
214-770-8053

P. S.  I am informed by a contact in India that a living peace brigade member of Mahatma Gandhi's has much to tell, if you are interested.

A Gandhian Perspective on the Syrian Gas Situation

As a student of Mahatma Gandhi's ideas of Truth and non-violence, I am taken back to Gandhiji's instruction to the Jews of Hitler's death camps.  He instructed that the best choice for the Jews in Hitler's ghettos would have been to throw themselves upon the "butcher's knife," that this would have so turned the stomach of the world as to cause all respect for Hitler to be abandoned.

This is similar to the Amish practice of shunning, wherein a person acting so egregious to the peace of the community (in Hitler's sense the community of nations) is simply quietly boycotted by the entire community.  The damage done by the Syrian government to itself has already been done.  The cameras told the story to the world, and the time line of keeping inspectors out while shelling of the gassed area by the Syrian government buried their moral authority in the world.  Mr. Assad, it is over.

There is no need to fire a weapon at Syria, as Truth has weighed you, Mr. Assad, and you have been found wanting.  Truth Only, who is God, now alone stands as your judge.  And there is no where to run.

Gene Chapman,

Tolstoyan-Gandhian Libertarian Candidate for Texas Governor

(Endorsed by Dr. Noam Chomsky, Intellectual of the Age)

ChapmanForTexasGovernor2014.com

gkchapman2012@hotmail.com

Chapman Campaign Grievances

Behind every petty temporal law, there is a badge and a gun and a threat of death from the state.

1)  Thou shalt cut thy grass to 6" on pain of death.

2)  Thou shalt have a tag on the front of thy car on pain of death.

3)  Thou shalt have a tag on the back of thy car on pain of death.

4)  Thou shalt have auto liability insurance on pain of death.

5)  Thou shalt not disagree with the badge holder on pain of death.

6)  Thou shalt have a car inspection tag on pain of death.

7)  Thou shalt not express reservation to the badge holder on pain of death.

8)  Thou shalt pay taxes on thy labor on pain of death.

9)  Thou shalt pay taxes on the intrinsic value of thy property on pain of death.

10)  Thou shalt not possess a marijuana cigarette on pain of death.

11)  Thou shalt not possess a 64 ounce drink on pain of death.

12)  Thou shalt not be mentally handicapped in public on pain of death.

13)  Thou shalt allow the state full access to thy medical records on pain of death.

14)  Thou shalt allow the state to observe thine activities on pain of death.

15)  Thou shalt not carry and unlicensed gun on pain of death.

16)  Thou shalt have a social security number on pain of death.

17)  Thou shalt have government issued photo identification in thine possession on pain of death.

18)  Thou shalt not possess the unsanctioned photo on pain of death.

19)  Thou shalt sign all government paperwork placed before thee on pain of death.

20)  Thou shalt have a building permit for everything on thy property on pain of death.

21)  Thou shalt not be the wrong skin color in public on pain of death.

22)  Thou shalt not violate the unmarked speed zone on pain of death.

Wouldn't you like to live in a non-violent society?  Then vote for candidates who will not take the oath of office when elected.  Swear not/ Do not take oaths (ends the state and all its systems of violence).

Gene Chapman,

Tolstoyan-Gandhian Libertarian Candidate for Texas Governor

(Endorsed by Dr. Noam Chomsky, Intellectual of the Age)

ChapmanForTexasGovernor2014.com

gkchapman2012@hotmail.com

Chapman Campaign Donation Link

http://giving.piryx.com/streams/Gene-Chapman/vw51iYV1

Good Work From A Libertarian Leader

Toward A Quaker Economic Policy

January 7, 2013 at 10:51pm

           America has several denominations that are pacifistic, or nearly so, but the one most well-known for that aspect of their creed is the Quakers. 

           This refusal to use violence (at least directly, a distinction I'll clarify in a moment) makes even more inspiring the Quaker participation in The Underground Railroad, because it meant that, were any of the many Quakers who participated in that glorious endeavor ever attacked by slave-hunters, their creed would have prohibited them from defending themselves -- and many slave-hunters were little better than mad dogs.

            But what is puzzling about some (definitely not all!) Quakers is that they not only countenance, but, in many cases, encourage, force -- that is, force used by Government to promote ends they find desirable.    Morally/ethically speaking, of course, there is no distinction  between coercion and force employed by politicians and the same means used by private citizens.  Nor is there any moral/ethical distinction between violating Human Rights for noble goals and engaging in such violations for odious purposes. 

         To give a concrete example: what moral difference is there among the Barbary Pirates demanding "tribute money" to operate in "their' territory; the Mafia demanding "protection money" to operate in "its" territory; and The State demanding "sales tax" to operate in "its" territory?   Another example: what moral difference is there between a mugger using force to compel a person to finance the mugger's distaste for work, and a tax collector's use of force to compel a person to finance a hospital?   The philosophy of "the ends justify the means" is the ultimate amorality.

            Given that, no Quaker -- indeed, no consistent pacifist of any variety -- should vote for any candidate willing to abridge Rights, regardless of the ends toward which such abuses are aimed.

             That, of course, would disqualify virtually every candidate nominated by either tax-subsidized political party.   Although the Democrats and Republicans have agendas which differ somewhat, the method is the same: the initiation of force (as opposed to defensive or retaliatory force) against individuals or groups.

             If one forswears using a tactic directly, is it not inconsistent (I will not invoke the term 'hypocritical' as many such individuals have never pondered the contradiction) to accept -- or worse, vote for -- the use of that tactic by politicians and bureaucrats?

For Human Rights,

Jeff Daiell

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Calling for Planning for a Non-Violent March on the Texas State Capitol

As a Gandhian, my religious situation from Christ's Sermon on the Mount requires me to "swear not."  The paperwork from the Texas Secretary of State requires that I violate a central teaching of my religion to gain even ballot access and a credible chance that goes with that ballot access at being elected the Governor of Texas through the Libertarian Party system, the party I believe to be the last best hope for the freedom of mankind on earth.

Therefore, I am calling my advisors through the years to begin discussions on a  non-violent march on the State Capitol building of Texas to demand that I and others in future years be allowed ballot access in all Texas elections irregardless of religion.

Gene Chapman,

Tolstoyan-Gandhian Libertarian Candidate for Texas Governor

(Endorsed by Dr. Noam Chomsky, Intellectual of the Age)

ChapmanForTexasGovernor2014.com

gkchapman2012@hotmail.com

Followup, Interesting Case:

Minersville School District v. Gobitis, 310 U.S. 586 (1940), was a decision by theSupreme Court of the United States involving the religious rights of public school students under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. The Court ruled that public schools could compel students—in this case, Jehovah's Witnesses—to salute theAmerican Flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance despite the students' religious objections to these practices. This decision led to increased persecution of Witnesses in the United States. The Supreme Court overruled this decision a mere three years later, inWest Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, 319 U.S. 624 (1943).

My Recipe for Freeing the World from the State Conception of Life

1)  Get a paper copy of "The Kingdom Of God Is Within You," by Leo Tolstoy, and read every word.  (This is the book attributed with transforming the lawyer M. K. Gandhi into the Mahatma of India, and these are the tactics central to freeing India from British rule.)

2)  Begin to learn trades that will allow you to be paid in cash (i. e. tire repair, sewing, car repair, carpentry, leather tanning, shoe making, leather-goods making, welding, motion picture production, etc.).

3)  Get yourself a spinning wheel and begin experimenting with making khadi cloth (home spun cloth) and using it for gifts and currency among your close relations and friends.

4) Sign your name as little as you can tolerate.  (Signing your name is a central way the state and its corporations gain control over you.)

5)  "Swear not"/ Do not take oaths (ends the state and all its systems of violence).

And keep in touch.

Gene Chapman,

Tolstoyan-Gandhian Libertarian Candidate for Texas Governor

(Endorsed by Dr. Noam Chomsky, Intellectual of the Age)

ChapmanForTexasGovernor2014.com

gkchapman2012@hotmail.com

Gene Chapman CV

Gene Chapman

P. O. Box 295545

Lewisville, Texas 75029

gkchapman2012@hotmail.com

214-770-8053

Objective:  

My life goal is to become a positive influence upon World Peace.  

Primary Experiences:

Tolstoyan-Gandhian Libertarian Candidate for Texas Governor (2013-Present).  (ChapmanForTexasGovernor2014.com).  Endorsed by Dr. Noam Chomsky (Intellectual of the Age).

Creator:  The Nature of Slavery and the Path Toward a Credible World Peace.  Dr. Arya Bhardwaj, a Gandhian intellectual from India speaks for the Distinguished Lecture Series at the University of North Texas, Denton, Texas (2012). 

Founder and CEO, Mahatma Gandhi Global Library and Book Exchange (2011-Present).

Converted from Inerrant Christianity to Gandhian Philosophy (2011).

Assisted Legendary Award Winning Producer Aaron Russo in scene development and promotion of motion picture, America:  Freedom to Fascism (2006).

Founder:  Slave Freedom Movement (2003-2006).

Letter and Billboard Campaign:  Worked with/ on Texas Governor George W. Bush, Senator Phil Gramm, House Majority Leader Dick Armey and the Trucking Industry to push for new hours-of-service regulations respecting the circadian sleep rhythm.  New hours-of-service regulations became law under President George W. Bush, January 1, 2004, estimated to save 210 lives per year in fatigue related truck wrecks (2000-2004).

Personal Advisor:  At his request, provided weekly advisory to Kirk Thompson (then President and CE0), current Chairman of the Board of J. B. Hunt Transport (stock symbol:  JBHT) on "how Warren Buffett would run the company."  In one email, saved company $600 per unit x 15,000 = $9,000,000 x 10 p/e  ratio = $90,000,000 stock valuation.  Combined input saved company approximately $500,000,000 to $600,000,000 in shareholder price valuation over five years (1997-2002).

Advisor:  Promoted non-violent solutions and assisted FBI Chief Negotiator and Special Agent Byron Sage in picking through David Koresh's theology during the Branch Davidian Situation outside Waco (Elm Mott), Texas.  Later provided written testimony to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jack Brooks at the request of Senator Phil Gramm (1993).

Founder and President of IBBM, a Christian outdoor advertising ministry: (Notable board members:  Dr. Jack Hyles, Dr. Lee Roberson, Dr. Harold B. Sightler).  Challenged theological views of Pope John Paul II and hit news headlines on five continents, based on Martin Luther's Ninety-five Thesis:  (Notable cohorts:  Dr. Bob Jones Jr., Dr. Ian Paisley).  Radio report years later shared:  "Vatican publicly states that Luther was correct on all points," ending the theological conflict and bringing Protestants and Catholics closer into agreement (1986-1994).

Education:

BAAS -- Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas (2011-2012--nine classes to go).

Concentrations:  Art, Sociology and Philosophy/ Religion

Career Specialization:  Economics (Pre-Law)

Diploma -- Motion Picture Production, Hollywood Film Institute, Hollywood, California (2010-11).

Internship w/ Two Certificates, Motion Picture Production, Studios 121, Ft. Worth, Texas (2010-11).

AAS -- Welding Technology, Mountain View College, Dallas, Texas (2009-11).

(Pi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Welding Student of the Year -- 2010-11, Physics Student of the Year -- 2010-11)

Certificate:  MIG (GMAW)

Certificate:  TIG (GTAW)

Certificate:  Stick (SMAW)

Gandhian Philosophy, Mentored by Arun Gandhi, Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi (1998-2003).

Financial Analysis, Trained by David Clark, who was trained from childhood by Warren Buffett (1995-1997).

Major:  Law, Concentration:  Philosophy, Baylor University, Waco, Texas (1992-1993).

Major:  Pre-Med/ Biology, Concentration:  Psychology, Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, Texas (1991-1992).

[Tested "genius level" (their words) in foresight (the ability to project out future probabilities) and music;  gifted in ideaphoria (brainstorming/ rapid flow of ideas) and analytical reasoning (organization of ideas and information logically and quickly). ]

Major:  Biblical Theology, Tabernacle Baptist Bible College, Greenville, South Carolina (1985-1986).