Please donate to his fund to cover treatment of his brain tumor. <\/a>I couldn\u2019t give much, because I don\u2019t have much. I wish I could give so much more than I did.<\/p>\nPlease help out this young father and his family.<\/p>\n
May God reward you.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
I constantly hear from Libertarians who tell me that a state social safety net robs them of the chance to demonstrate their burning Christian charity. \u00a0Since they demand that people like Blake rely entirely on that charity to stave off the choice between death and bankruptcy, they bear a special responsibility to now put their money where their mouth is.<\/p>\n
Step up, Libertarians and give generously. \u00a0And if you are a normal person, give generously too.<\/p>\n
And if you are strapped, or even if you aren\u2019t, please pray for Blake and all who love him.<\/p>\n
Thanks!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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