Pete Hendrickson enjoys the distinction of being the first American in history to secure a complete refund of Social Security and Medicare ‘contributions’ withheld from his earnings (along with all other property taken for federal taxes).  He is far from the last, though-- readers of his seminal work, ‘Cracking the Code- The Fascinating Truth About Taxation In America’  and its just-published sequel, 'Was Grandpa Really a Moron?', have been doing the same ever since the book first appeared in 2003.

Hendrickson is also a widely-read essayist on matters of politics, public policy and law; many of these works are collected in his second book, ‘Upholding the Law And Other Observations’.  He is a member of Mensa; an award-winning artist; and has paid his dues as a youth soccer coach.  He is a long-time political activist as well, and has served as co-chair and platform convention delegate of Michigan’s largest county Libertarian Party organization; as a consultant to the National Right to Work Foundation and Citizens for a Sound Economy; as a member of the Heartland Institute; and as a member of the International Society for Individual Liberty.  He is a frequent radio-show guest on stations across the country.

I believe in practicing what I preach: a belief in the First Amendment Right of Freedom of Expression. While I may differ with certain stated opinions, I shall nevertheless, defend the right to say whatever needs to be said, both subjectively and objectively, in order to stimulate public discussion, debate, and dialogue about all matters of public concern and interest.

My writing, including my poetry and the messages it contains and  conveys, will have to stand, rise or fall on its own merit. I have strong opinions on matters of public concern as well; however, I try to be responsible, professional, academic and scholarly in establishing the foundation of my conclusions. Anyone wishing to contact me about The Freedom Bell (& in regards to other matters) may do so.