Languages used

• American English

Education

• Southeastern Illinois College
• Eastern Illinois University
• Carmi - White County High School
• Carmi - White County High School

Favorite saying

• "“The truth is not for all men, but only for those who seek it.” “Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.” Dear Chairman, I am disappointed by your decision to press charges, but I am not surprised. My only hope is that the courts will see the matters differently than you have. You see; I never had the chance to serve in battle. Nor did fate provide me the opportunity to sacrifice myself for humanity as it did for so many others in the Great War. Someone extremely dear to me was lost very early in my life. My mind has always plagued me with the question: If the choice had been placed in my hands, could I have saved her? The memory of her has haunted me my entire life, and more so in these last few years than I could have ever imagined. But, given the events of these past few weeks, I feel confident that had I been given the chance, I would have made those sacrifices myself... Had I only the chance. I know that you disagreed with my methods and that others will as well. This is beyond my control. However, I cannot imagine that any court would be able to convict me no matter how low their opinion of my actions might be. You must understand one basic fact for all this to make sense, my Dear Chairman: These AI, they all come from somewhere. They are all based on a person. Our ALPHA was no exception. And while the law has many penalties for the atrocities we inflict on others, there are no punishments for the terrors that we inflict on ourselves. So you send your men. They won't find themselves a fight. They'll only find an old man. An old man tired, but satisfied he did his duty. An old man weary from a mind more filled with memory than it is with hope. Sincerely yours, the former Director of Project Freelancer, Dr. Leonard Church." "Only an idiot wishes for combat in a stealth ship." -Urdnot Wrex "The best way to win an argument is with superior firepower" -the wisest man alive on earth "Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth." There are only two forces in the world, the sword and the spirit. In the long run the sword will always be conquered by the spirit. Napoleon Bonaparte All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent. Thomas Jefferson A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on. John F. Kennedy A nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people. John F. Kennedy He who is the author of a war lets loose the whole contagion of hell and opens a vein that bleeds a nation to death. Thomas Paine Human nature is not of itself vicious. Thomas Paine I believe in the equality of man; and I believe that religious duties consist in doing justice, loving mercy, and endeavoring to make our fellow-creatures happy. Thomas Paine I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. Thomas Paine If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace. Thomas Paine Remember if you don't sin Jesus died for nothing. Ricky Gervais"