June 25, 2000
Hello Carl,
It's certainly been awhile since I've
written you. This is not unusual for me, since I've lapsed in my letter
writing avocation with just about everyone. I'm always thinking about
different people and carrying on some feeble discourse with various forks in
some deep recess of my imagination, but I seem a bit remiss in actually bringing
the process to fruition by performing the gratifying task of writing. I
have caused some degree of animosity in the past and, although I enjoyed
stirring up some type of reaction to the written words, I no longer wish to
rehash the deadness of that particular history. The legendary phoenix
rose, revitalized, from its own ashes, but somehow we've managed to regress even
deeper into the abysmal abyss of fantasy. I'm only speaking of the
condition of our once-dynamic fellowship. I do realize that many have
prospered individually, a few having achieved some rather noteworthy
objectives. This is obviously destiny unfolding. I cannot disagree
with what is.
I have intended on numerous occasions
recently to renew our correspondence but, as you know, intentions produced
nothing. At last, this present situation with Brian's imminent transfer
has caused me to cast off the doldrums of inactivity and, at least, express to
you my thanks for your efforts in our behalf. Your determined struggles
over the last decade have rendered you a force on the political landscape, and I
am more than pleased with the reverberations which thus far have resulted from
your letter to Senator Harkin explaining our plight. I do not know what
the end of the matter will be. I do know that what has transpired to date
is far more than I could ever have expected and the prognosis promises
hope. At this time, my singular prominent prayer is that Brian will be
re-designated here with me. You know I hold ever suspicion and distrust of
the political system, and I have never pursued a political conveyance to deal
with any of the numerous problems that life has presented to me. Your
stature may affect this situation in an exceedingly gratifying manner for
me. I thank you most sincerely.
I have a seemingly preposterous plan
that I've been contemplating for about the past year. Of course, I would
need a fair amount of guidance and information from you if or when I actually
carry out my musings. The crux would be to sue the United States and
various minion agencies and companies for waging a knowingly fraudulent and
deceitful campaign against the herb, specifically, and, generally, against those
who use it for spiritual/medical/tranquility purposes. Again,
specifically, against me and my family. The evidence is
overwhelming. Because everything in America, and really the whole globe,
is valued in terms of $ or attached $ value, I would seek token reparations of
$500 in order to represent that the grievance is not insignificant. In
lieu of a monetary settlement which is not the object of the suit, I require
complete exoneration from this ridiculous criminal vilification which has been
fraudulently brought to bear against my firstborn and me. I further
require an accord recognizing my ancient herbal ministry and the ministry of as
many men and women in the capacity as I may deem possess this heritage. My
intention is not to exalt myself, but simply act as a vehicle to help restore
this holy ministry which we know is real (Tommy's Israel) and temporarily
dormant, rendered impotent by our own faithless unbelief. That part won't
be in the suit. I have singular vision. I love all you've been doing
to present your credentials as Prime Minister.
Love, Jim
James Tranmer
17547-050
Federal Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 5000
Pekin, IL 61555-5000