Remembering Eddie Slovik

January 31, 2012 by Free Concord · 2 Comments
Filed under: National

Today marks the 67th anniversary of the execution of Private Eddie Slovik. His is a story that government education is often too ashamed to tell. Eddie was convicted during World War II of desertion after he told superiors that he was too afraid to participate in combat. Then-Supreme Allied Commander Dwight Eisenhower felt the need to make an example out of Eddie, as desertion rates within the military began to rise. He was tried in a military court in November of 1944, and shot to death on January 31, 1945. He is the only American to be executed for desertion since the American Civil War.

As he was being led to his death, Eddie said to his fellow soldiers, “They’re not shooting me for deserting the United States Army, thousands of guys have done that. They just need to make an example out of somebody and I’m it because I’m an ex-con. I used to steal things when I was a kid, and that’s what they are shooting me for. They’re shooting me for the bread and chewing gum I stole when I was 12 years old.” Eddie Slovik was 24 years old at the time of his death.

FKTV – Episode 29 – January 30th, 2012

January 31, 2012 by James Schlessinger Jr · 15 Comments
Filed under: Free Keene TV

On this weeks episode:

1. LENCO Bearcat to have a public hearing on Feb 9th.
2. War On Drugs featuring in-studio guest Bob Constantine and videos of Nurse Patricia by Jason Talley and footage of Richard Van Wickler’s committee testimony at the state house thanks to Biker Bill (http://www.youtube.com/user/bikerbillnh)

Arpad Toth Speaks Out Against the Bearcat and Fear

January 31, 2012 by Ian · 5 Comments
Filed under: Copblock, Essay, Living Free, National, New Hampshire, Police, Update

Arpad Toth writes the Sentinel this excellent letter about the Bearcat and how fear is hurting us:

Fear leads to BearCat

There is a specter haunting our nation — a specter of fear.

To me, and I know that in this evaluation I am not alone, it is apparent that since Sept. 11, 2001, fear has been the motivating force for change across the United States.

Where do I see fear? For the present I use but one parameter — despair, the need to arm one’s self, seek protection against the “other.” The “other” is too often an illusion than a reality but what a powerful one it is. Read more

Pulled Over for No Reason

January 30, 2012 by DerrickJ · 18 Comments
Filed under: Copwatch, Court, Hypocrisy, Living Free, New Hampshire, Thuggery, Video

I was pulled over while driving 50 mph in a 55 mph zone. The officer alleges I was going 72. That is impossible because I was stuck behind a slow-moving pickup truck for about 20 miles, and that truck was keeping me slowed at a pace of 50 mph.

To learn more about why I take the time and energy to fight arbitrarily-written tickets, click below:

Glenn Jacobs (aka WWE’s “Kane”) Speaks at the 2009 Liberty Forum

January 30, 2012 by Ian · 5 Comments
Filed under: National, New Hampshire, Video

Glenn Jacobs is not only a humongous man who is known worldwide for crushing his opponents in the WWE wrestling ring, but he’s also a brilliant thinker who loves liberty. Here’s his speech at the 2009 Liberty Forum, courtesy of videographer Paul Gibbons. You can come to the 2012 Liberty Forum and meet all kinds of interesting liberty-minded people there. Get more info on the event and register using code FTL2012 to save 10%!

Jailed Activist Recommends Against Disobedience in Manchester

January 30, 2012 by Ian · 15 Comments
Filed under: Living Free, Manchester, Personal Freedom, Police

I’d highly suggest my fellow activists steer clear of disobedience as a tactic in Manchester. Manch PD and Valley St are not fun to deal with and the Rule of Law is made real by people believing in it.
-Wes Freeman

Wes’ recent letter from jail (hopefully we’ll get a blog post from him soon), where he is sitting for six months for the dastardly “crime” of missing a court date (“contempt”) is as follows: (You can write to him at Mail-to-Jail!) Read more

Don’t Stop Recording: Cameraman Threatened with Arrest

January 30, 2012 by Ian · 35 Comments
Filed under: Corruption, Laugh at the Aggressors, Living Free, Personal Freedom, Police, Shire Society, Update, Video

Nemi is pulled over on the way back from Concord by a statie for her outdated inspection sticker. The statie attempts what is becoming a common intimidation tactic: claiming to a cameraman he’ll be arrested if recording continues. I continue anyway and he backs down from the threat, just like happened to Ademo and Luthor & Derrick recently in other incidents.

Sentinel Reports on Upcoming Bearcat Hearing

January 29, 2012 by Ian · 3 Comments
Filed under: Copblock, Corruption, New Hampshire, News, Personal Freedom, Police, Politics, Update

Nice to see Kyle Jarvis of the Sentinel has been working on a piece regarding the upcoming Bearcat hearing. Free Keene gets a mention:

The public will likely get a second chance to weigh in on a new armored vehicle for the Keene Police Department.

Last month, the City Council approved a $285,933 federal Homeland Security grant to buy a LENCO BearCat Special Missions Public Safety Vehicle. But some voiced concerns about whether such a vehicle was necessary for a small community, and a 144-signature petition was brought before councilors asking for an additional public hearing. Read more