“Justice” Burke Finds Cameras “Disruptive”

October 24, 2008 by Ian
Filed under: Corruption, Hypocrisy, Issues, Personal Freedom, Ryder Report, ToDo

After being praised by activists for making some positive choices, “Justice” Edward Burke from the Keene “District Court” appears to have slid back down the path to totalitarianism. In an “ORDER” (.PDF) issued today, Burke claims that video cameras are “disruptive of the proper and orderly administration of justice”. He orders his subordinates to “require pool coverage” and apply the rule to “all court procedures conducted outside the courtroom or court facility”.

He also has rescheduled the “trial” that they are demanding in regards to the Freedom Couch for Friday, Nov. 14th at 1:30p.

My interpretation of their legalese is that there is a chance that activists who show up to the “district court” in Keene with cameras on the 14th stand a possibility of being arrested for simply recording the court security procedure or the clerk’s window.

The pool coverage provision demands that only one recording device be allowed in the court and that all interested media parties must share the one recording. This of course means that whichever organization or individual is chosen to be the one with permission to record will scoop all of the rest of the parties on the report. They will have their news package out the door and to their viewers and listeners while the others are still waiting to receive a copy of the audio or video. Additionally, it means that the recording organization has to spend extra time and effort making their recording available for the others. This work on their part is of course, uncompensated. Finally, it is also a creative restriction on the videographers who are choosing to cover the trial. Each videographer is forced to abide by the creative decisions of the “chosen one”, like it or not.

Whether you consent to the government system or not, this “ORDER” is an outrageous restriction on the individual’s freedom to be the media in a so-called “public trial”. For those of you still in the system I refer you to the New Hampshire Constitution’s article 10 and 1:

nonresistance against arbitrary power, and oppression, is absurd, slavish, and destructive of the good and happiness of mankind.

government of right originates from the people, is founded in consent,

If you agree that this is an instance of arbitrary power and oppression I suggest that you bring your favorite recording device to Keene “district court” on 11/14 and refuse to obey. If they order you to stop recording or order you to do anything, you could tell them you would be willing to fulfill their order, but that would make them liable for a bill of $XXX, payment due in advance. If you’re going to follow their orders, better that they pay you for your assistance. Isn’t that what happens when you place orders with people? Don’t you usually have to pay them to provide the product or service you are ordering?

If you are a market-based activist you already know that these are nothing more than men and women wearing costumes willing to do violence to the people that refuse their “business”. I invite you as well to join in the noncooperation and civil disobedience.

Unless they call it off, let’s pay a visit to the Keene “district court” on November 14th at 1:30 in the afternoon. We will meet in the downstairs lobby at 3 Washington St. at around 1:10p. Bring your cameras and audio recorders, and remember that you are a free, sovereign individual. Do not consent to tyranny. Will they arrest everyone?

Here’s the discussion thread on the Free Keene Forum about this situation.

Thanks to Nick from the Ryder Report and Lyfproductions.com for retrieving the “ORDER” as the “clerk” refused to release details over the phone to the media.

Comments

11 Comments on “Justice” Burke Finds Cameras “Disruptive”

nick on Fri, 24th Oct 2008 2:46 pm

I was afraid they’d go to this when we had people showing up with hand held cameras asking for a place to record from. It’s not the sentiment of the order that bothers me so much, as their unwillingness to act like friendly and cordial people.

They know who we are, and instead of putting a call in to a FreeKeene.com reporter to talk about the situation, they decide to flex their muscles and show their force to get what they want, because that’s the only way they know how to get things done.

It’s an unfortunate step backwards. What is more disruptive, 3 cameras in corners, or 25 people showing up? They just can’t force people out, until they write that rule down.

Ian on Fri, 24th Oct 2008 3:36 pm

I can see how a bunch of requests would be disruptive, which is why no one should ask permission. Just show up with cameras. Not everyone needs to be set up like the professionals on the sides of the room. They should be able to shoot video or record audio from their seats.

Ryan Gubele on Fri, 24th Oct 2008 6:01 pm

They are getting scared…

Andy on Fri, 24th Oct 2008 7:26 pm

It would seem to me that they are being far more disruptive by demanding that people who commit consensual/ non violent “crimes” show up in their court and jump through their hoops.

Although it may be a myth that vampires shy away from garlic, you have shown time and time again that bureaucrats are afraid of cameras. Keep em rollin!

Curt Springer on Sun, 26th Oct 2008 6:24 pm

This is an unfortunate decision. This whole thing has gotten out of hand. I like you all even if I disagree with you, and it would be sad to see one or more of you go to jail over trifles like Ian’s couch or panning cameras. It’s too bad that somebody can’t mediate among the parties.

The best solution would be for the Keene guy (asst city manager) to review the circumstances of the case and drop the charges. Not to forestall protests but simply because it is the right thing to do if they are trying to enforce the ordinance fairly.

I think what distinguishes you guys from other protesters (e.g. anti-war, civil rights), is that other guys, even though against the “government” were still willing to work with the court system to gain or secure rights. By picking fights with the court system itself, you have shut off an avenue to justice.

elkheart on Sun, 26th Oct 2008 7:16 pm

Thanks, again, Curt. Your ignorance about Jumanjiville/Kangaroo/Keene District Court shines again…I say, the more “out of hand”, the better. While these issues may seem “trifles” to you, please let me assure you that they are very important. I agree that “it’s too bad that somebody can’t mediate among the parties.” You’re right. Could you serve as mediator? I didn’t think so. I guess “participatory Democracy” only means “read & write silently” to you…There’s a point or 2 you seem to be missing here: 1: “judge” Eddy Burkah(dis-honor & dis-respect intended by myself there…)thinks that creating a public video record is “disruptive”, & improper, & dis-orderly. Or at least that’s what he’s saying here. To easily follow his logic just a few short steps, we have arrived at: SECRET COURTS & TRIALS LAND…is that where you do, or want to, live, Curt???…I have previously referenced a case where “judge-lette” howie “the duck”lane, jr. ADMITTED: “…Court may be exceeding it’s Statutory authority…”. In that case, yes, it’s pretty blatant that the judge exceeded his authority, & harmed *BOTH* parties, and harmed justice, itself. Also, perhaps even more chilling, look at that last paragraph. “Court procedures conducted **OUTSIDE** the courtroom or court facility”. What does **THAT** mean??? I’m sitting here with a paper copy of the judges’ order, precisely because there have been, & I hope always will be, enough honest Americans who are ready, willing, & able, to **PARTICIPATE FULLY** in the ongoing experiment that is American Democracy. When the Court gets **THIS DESPERATE**, this close to a Presidential election, it’s just more evidence that “they” – the forces of tyranny & official oppression – are indeed losing, & that **WE’RE WINNING**…(I still consider you on “our” team, Curt!…)The gov’t oppressors were fumbling again, today, but I don’t want to generate a “spoiler alert”, so I’ll let the news about Keene’s Freedom Fest, held today(Oct 26, Railroad Sq., Keene), trickle out on it’s own, from the organizers. If for no other reason, we’re winning, because they are losing…Judge edddy Burkah could have just as easily issued an order that allowed, & limited the #of, video devices. But, (P.S.:) I have to agree that some of these “kids” really should get a little more serious about fighting this corrupt system on it’s own terms. How many of them have ever even read the NH Court rules, or know where to find them?…Come to think of it, “Hey, Curt, will you (please) find those rules, read them, & advise the rest of us thereto???”

elkheart on Sun, 26th Oct 2008 8:02 pm

Hey, Curt! Say, I’m sure you remember that incident, a couple years ago, when Dick(less) Cheney, our erstwhile “veep”, shot his 75yr. old hunting partner in the face? Remember that? I sure do. I spent the weekend in the Cheshire(cat) County House of Corrections. AKA: *JAIL* Why was I in jail that weekend? Honestly, to this day, *I DON’T KNOW*. Really. I don’t know what I did, that I could have *not* did, or what I didn’t do, that I could have done, that would have prevented my incarceration. I *DO* know that I appeared in front of 4(four!) different judges, in Kangaroo court, was screwed(too bad not literally…)by my “pubic defender”, *Ms. Caroline Smith(die, yuppie scum bitch!), & *TRICKED* into a blatantly *UNCONSTITUTIONAL* “mental health court”…among other numerous acts of *OFFICIAL OPPRESSION* committed against me by the “court”. QUOTE: “The court has allowed itself to be used, by private parties, as a weapon against me.” If I’m not one of the “poster children” for Article 10, Right of Revolution, NH Constitution, then I don’t know what is. So enjoy your comfortable life, “Mr Danville”. Truly, I do hope you’re comfortable. That thought allows me to enjoy the tiniest hint of superiority, while I’m wearing out the bottoms of my shoes, walking, homeless, in the cold, thinking really deep thoughts. So, when you say, “…it would be sad to see one of you go to jail over trifles…”, well, *DUDE*, *I’ve gone to jail over *LESS THAN TRIFLES*, so please understand when I vent my hard-won, underserved, but *JUSTIFIED* anger. You don’t even know the 1/2 of it….”You can’t handle the *TRUTH*!”…..(…thanks, Jack….)

Curt Springer on Sun, 26th Oct 2008 9:07 pm

Elkheart,
I have no illusions.

You might also remember Judge John Fairbanks of the Newport District court, who stole millions from client estates and who let young men off in return for sexual favors “in chambers” literally.

elkheart on Sun, 26th Oct 2008 11:32 pm

Sure, Curt, I remember the Judge Fairbanks saga/scandal…What wasn’t publicized was the fact that some/many/most/all, whatever, of those “clients’ estates’ were family of “mafia guys”. I’m using “mafia guys” as a generic term here. Really, the “mafia” are my friends. I’m too small a fish to worry them, & they’re too big to bother me. Keene’s “mafia guys”, for the most part, are low key, but also “known”. We’ve lived together just fine for years. Back to Judge Fairbanks. The “newspaper” reported that after several years spent “on the run” in Canada, he was found dead in a Las Vegas hotel room. Publicly, he “commited suicide”, but that was B.S. He was murdered in a manner meant to send a message. I got that message, again. “Don’t mess with the “mafia”". OK, I won’t. That’s easy. But that’s not the point. The Courts are *SUPPOSED* to *AVOID* even the *APPEARANCE* of *IMPROPRIETY*. Kangaroo District Court is *IMPROPRIETY PERSONIFIED*. How could it not be? We still have “police prosecuters”. How does a judge, any judge, do what those clowns do, & keep a straight face? Or, when the Court itself commits a criminal act, or engages in a *CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY*, who arrests & charges the judge? the crooked, incompetent “police prosecutor”?…How can the richest out of 50 states have a “*JUDGE SHORTAGE*”???…w/all the lawyers in this State??? BTW: What year did David Souter go to Washington? What year did the “Medi-scam” scandal hit the news? You really think that’s just a coincidence? Yeah, right, maybe…You may not have any illusions. I’ll grant you that. But, I see some *de-lusions*…&what you just don’t know. Me, I know way more than I wish I did. &I wasn’t looking for any of it…&that’s just what *I* know, & learned, *EASILY*. So how much worse is the TRUTH, that *WE DON’T KNOW*???…Back to judge burkah: Years ago, he was a lawyer w/the County Attorneys’ Office. He persecuted a case…he lost. The victim turned out to be a friend of mine, a man who actually has helped me in many ways.(&maybe hurt me in ways that I can’t/don’t fully understand. I might never know…) So I see that yes, we who love “truth, justice, & the American way”, are being called to acts of conscience. We’re not idly protesting “trifles” at all…But I do appreCIAte your comments. Keep ‘em coming…~E~<anarchojesse calls me “elkfart”, & i think that’s funny. it makes me laugh. he invited me to his flag-burning protest, Monday, Nov. 3rd, 2PM, Central Square, Keene. Can you make it? I’m giving him a 100% polyester, *MADE IN CHINA*(hey, that’s what the tag on the flag says…)”American Flag” to burn…”Is an American flag that’s *MADE IN CHINA* still an *AMERICAN FLAG*???…I could be wrong, but i don’t think it is, so…

Zeus on Mon, 27th Oct 2008 8:26 am

I would find it somewhat amusing if, after they’ve done whatever they’re going to do to Ian in court, the Freedom Couch ends up on Burke’s lawn. I suppose that’s illegal too? Leaving large gifts on the lawns of bureaucrats at midnight?

I have unusual sense of humor.

elkheart on Mon, 27th Oct 2008 9:20 pm

Thanks, Zeus. If you have a truck, I’ll help you move it…HEY!,…*I* know!…Let’s bring the couch as evidence, to the Court Jesters’ Dance, Fri., Nov. 14, 1:30PM…Seriously, tho…Back to Courts/Video…the Court ***ALREADY USES***…***VIDEO “ARRAIGNMENT”*** of *INCARCERATED PERSONS*!!!…How does the Court ***JUSTIFY*** use of video/digital technology on the one hand, & *attempt* to forbid it’s use as a tool for justice by the *PUBLIC*, on the other hand???…That’s why *I* call him judge “burkah”, the conspiritorial ***HOME STEALER***. Are you proud of what you did to my elderly, widowed Mother, you black-robed son-of-a-bitch-f**king-bastard???…What’s the estate of my Father, William F. Hutchinson, worth now, after the Wall St. Meltdown, & the ***THEFT BY CONSPIRACY OF OFFICIAL OPPRESSION***of $500,000. in REAL ESTATE worth now???…God Bless America. God Damn Republicrat/Demi-can’ts….*grin*…~e~…

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