This website is currently under
development and strives to be a resource for people who feel that
“Doing the Right Thing” is important. In a speech that
Frank delivered a while back for the Project on Government Oversight,
he expressed his displeasure with the word “Whistleblowers,”
and in the spirit with which Paul Revere lit the lamps in the tower,
Frank coined the term “Lamplighters,’” for individuals
who seek truth and justice, even when confronted with the prospect
of great personal loss. This website is dedicated to Lamplighters
everywhere!
Working with Frank over the last several years has given me the
opportunity to be involved with many worthwhile projects focused
on “Doing the Right Thing.” I have met many interesting
people who have dedicated themselves to fighting the good fight,
and speaking truth to power even at the risk of great personal sacrifice.
Given the current situation in America and the world, we are at
a unique time in history where it is of paramount importance, perhaps
more than ever, to “Do the Right Thing.” Those in charge
need to be watched and it is the job of all citizens to keep those
in “power” in check.
Whether government agencies, law enforcement, big business, or your
neighbor down the street, it is important to send the message that
living in the grey-zone of morality is not acceptable. We have found
over the years that the greatest challenge that many Lamplighters
face is a feeling of isolation and loneliness. Lamplighters oftentimes
feel that it is them against the world. Frank cannot respond individually
to all the letters that he receives, so our hope is that this website
will serve as a resource and sounding board for Lamplighters around
the world.
Thanks for stopping by and keep
checking back as the site grows.
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