Comments on: Cops Claim Jail is Private Property, Threaten Trespassing Arrests

By: the kingof keene

the kingof keene — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:26:54 +0000

you guys are missing out on a great career in Hollywood. This video is really priceless. You just can’t write this stuff. Reality really is stranger than fiction…A police station is “private property”???….WTF???…Next time a cop says “You’re under arrest…”, tell the cop, “No, you’re under arrest for *CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT TRESPASSING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY*!…I’M turning you in, cop!”…well, worth a try/thought…whatever./

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:06:58 +0000

Yes, I would contact local news and inform them of Mike’s situation, and activists’ plan to stand up against the abuse of power, even if it means arrest.

By: Brent

Brent — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:50:58 +0000

when will Rich and others return. I would like to reinforce.

finnell.brent@yahoo.com

By: Brodie

Brodie — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:20:41 +0000

Awesome job guys. I wish I could be there to help support you. I think it was smart to leave. That way you can be prepared to be arrested the next time, if that is your wish. You might be able to get main stream media to come and cover the story. You might also get a lot more people involved as well next time.

By: michael Garcia

michael Garcia — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:09:12 +0000

I don’t think I disagree with the comments about our decision of leaving. Personally I think I may have weakened our position by not standing my ground. It was a spur the moment thing for me. I just wanted to go out there and let the jailers know that there are people that care about Mike. I think the next time I take action like this. I will make plans to be arrested before going out to manch jail.

By: bil

bil — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:55:33 +0000

So this is some sort of private jail? Is it run by ‘our’ government,or has that job been outsourced?Any no trespassing signs? If it is private property,then who is the deeded owner?It looks like there is a parking lot there-is that private property also? How about any sidewalks leading there?Any markers showing the edge of the ‘private property’,or is it just any place they find handy? Strange concept.I can see where it could be handy for them,though.Just declare any place private property and then arrest you for trespass.Sort of like their own portable ‘personal space’, invisible,but you had better stay out.What next??? —bil

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:26:31 +0000

Taking Officer O’Contradiction at face value, anyone refusing to leave that private property when so ordered will be forced into the ranks of “visitors” who are locked within until granted PERMISSION to leave. Should he offer any dinner party invitations, I recommend declining.

By: Deborah Gilmour

Deborah Gilmour — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:25:37 +0000

Thanks for the video – really nice job. This is quite interesting! Wow! Looks like Rich even got into the jail with a little something on his hip!

By: JoshuatheSmart

JoshuatheSmart — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:04:47 +0000

First of all, thank you Rich Paul! Seeing you stand face to face, raising your voice, and cursing at a thug was most inspiring. Not because I think it is a good thing to yell, but it is demonstrating the real passion you have for a friend who has gone through God knows what in the last week. The man in the costume had no reason to raise his voice.

Secondly, Rich was FUCKING ASSAULTED!!! The man with a badge and gun GRABBED the back of Rich’s arm. That, apparently, is assault.

Just curious what would happen if Rich would have pointed out the the officer, and some of the other officers that were milling about, that the exact action in which the cop just engaged in, is the reason that no one has been able to contact Mike for weeks!

Good luck next week. I really wish I could get up there. Keep up the good work. Good thoughts are with all of you from all over the nation, and from the way it sounds, the world!

By: Barbara

Barbara — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:08:03 +0000

On the second video, look at the body posturing. Our friendly police officer (who has this job because he always wanted to help people) looks like he’s about to hit our friend. Crazy