Putting the “active” in activsim - Liberty Rider!
On June 18th I had the pleasure of meeting Micheal Maresco, better known as the “Liberty Rider” here 
in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Michael passed through Tulsa as he is traveling across the country on his bike, to promote the message of liberty and inform the public of the impending threats to our individual freedom.
It was an honor to meet Mr. Maresco and enjoy a traditional “Plains Indian” dinner prepared by local activist Anthony Platt who hosted Michael for the night. I visited with my husband and children and we talked to the Liberty Rider about his journey and what drove him to begin pedaling for honesty!
Michael explained that the growing government control has concerned him for quite some time, as has the evident transition of our nation to a police state, and the complacent acceptance of this transition by the people This public allowance of blatant tyranny can be largely due to fear, but Micheal believes much of it is thanks to just plain mal-education and lack of information. He feels strongly that if people are given the opportunity to learn, they will indeed and that will drive them to take action.
I admire Mr. Maresco’s faith in the human spirit and I pray he is right! I will say, he himself exemplifies the essence of this idea and I hope his journey encourages others to take action as well!
When asked what prompted him to hit the road, Michael explained simply, “There are a lot of people talking about what needs to be done, and not enough of them doing it.”
Well said, Michael Maresco! I couldn’t have said it better myself!
You may not know this folks, but Michael is not a cyclist, and did not regularly ride prior to his political endeavor! He works as a rigger for the show and convention industry, and is, like you and I, simply an American who values individual freedom and is willing to do his part to protect and preserve the liberty our founders recognized and claimed for us - their future generations.
According to Mr. Maresca, it was the MIAC report and the events that followed that served as the shove that pushed him onto his bike. He explained that after much online discussion over how to reach the sheriffs in our local respective counties, the idea occurred to him. In his words “I’ll show you how to talk to the sheriffs” and off he went on a journey to touch base (literally) with as many county sheriff’s as he can across America and discuss with them the importance of maintaining and preserving the valuable principles of liberty for the people in their counties.
Along the way, Micheal stops at local gas stations, eateries and other various town locations to talk to people, hand out information and help spread this important education.
Michael very cleverly began his trip at the Statue of Liberty, signifying the Liberty of our nation, and will conclude his adventure at Alcatraz, the prison - symbolizing the potential imprisonment that can come if we fail to inform ourselves and act.
I would like to give a virtual standing applause to Michael Maresco, the Liberty Rider, for being the epitome of “activism” as he is very literally being ACTIVE while he pedals across America spreading the great message of American freedom throughout!
May the Liberty Rider be an example to us all!
*Please consider helping to support Michael as he travels, by donating to his cause. Donations help him to pay for lodging food and supplies.
-Veda
