The first objective of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty is to raise awareness among the general public about how much money they are surrendering to governments on on levels. Additionally it is hoped that people will understand just how much of that money is wasted and how little accountability there is for where that money is funneled. Not only are the people being robbed, but the current tax structure is beyond the intention of the Framers of the Constitution.Our second objective is the destruction of the current cycle of wast and abuse. No more robbing the people, no more excessive borrowing, no more spending beyond the means of the country! Government must adhere to the Constitution and Natural Law and refrain from crushing the people with excessive tax burdens. There are multiple tax plans that could be legitimately considered, but the SDL does not propose to advance a single corrective plan. At the present education and coalition building are more important than arguing over the best single tax plan to advance. Members may discuss these issues, and in the future individuals may advance ideas publicly, but it is best that members of the SDL separate that issue from their activities with this organization. This would fracture our movement and prevent the future implementation of any corrective plan.Being that the SDL is a very decentralized organization, there is potentially no limit to the ideas that may be implemented by local chapters. However, history is often a great guide. Understanding the successes and failures of previous non-violent movements, and the history of the original Sons of Liberty in particular, should be of great service. It is also of utmost importance to understand the people you are targeting, and the media. Remember to be brief, and simple with messages. Remember that the people must be able to quickly grasp what you are trying to say and understand why it is important. This applies to written as well as public messages or demonstrations. Also, remember to show the people that your objectives should also be their objectives.The media is of critical importance. It is important to court media coverage. The original Sons of Liberty used the media to keep themselves in the spotlight. People didn't always have to attend a rally or see a display if they heard about it in a positive way in the media.However, always be on guard. There are many in the media who would wish us harm and will use their influence against our objectives just as we would hope to use it for our purposes. Don't bend over backwards to do whatever someone in the media tells you to do in return for the promise of good coverage.Beware of traps. Always let the most educated and well versed among you speak to the media. Also, remember that a hostile force can tape you for hours then edit what you said down to five minutes that looks like anything they want to make it look like you said. Even the brightest and most educated may be twisted into a fool with enough editing. Be careful if you can't trust the interviewer, though at the same time it is important to always be respectful.Find friends in local media. Look for those who will report you favorably, or in the best cases let you publish your own reports. Do remember that all of the media is a business. They will not report on you constantly if there is nothing in it for them. They have to have a reason to think that covering you will be of interest to their readers or viewers. There must be an exciting or extremely important reason. Pick the best people you can for this and all jobs. Look to history and national example for inspiration, but at the same time try not to turn our cause into a circus... More will follow
