Liberty Maven

Ron Paul has inspired many people to exit their comfort zones in the name of liberty. Shy people have fought off that shyness to talk to people and spread the word. People have walked miles for the freedom message. People have emitted an obscene amount of carbon dioxide for the cause. People have spent countless hours on signs to wave, videos to upload, and many other activist projects.

But I’m not sure any person has sacrificed more time, safety, and calories than the “Liberty Rider“, Michael Maresco.

He is now making his way across the United States on his bicycle towing a basketful of freedom literature behind him. His last update found him in New Mexico. He started his quest in New York City at (where else?) the Statue of Liberty. He will end his journey at Alcatraz in San Francisco, California. His ride signifies the road America is on: From Freedom to Fascism.

What makes this effort more significant is that it is the second time he’s done it. He rode in the other direction during Ron Paul’s Presidential campaign. He completed his trek last time around Christmas time in Washington DC in 2007.

I spent the better part of Saturday evening getting caught up on Michael’s travel blog. His fund raising goal for his trip has been met and exceeded. He’s even received donations from Iraq.

His travel blog reads almost like a how-to book on freedom activism. He’s received coverage in local newspapers. He is spreading liberty, one individual at a time.

Read the Liberty Rider blog. You will be inspired.

Why not donate a few bucks (or more) to buy a beer or 10 for him when he completes his journey? He deserves that and much much more.