FLYER FOR DOWNLOAD: Thanks but no tanks!
Double-sided Thanks but no tanks! flyers now available for download via Scribd.com/FreeKeene
Learn more about the growing effort for a peaceful, not militarized Keene: http://FreeKeene.com/Bearcat
Thanks but no tanks, Keene!
Filed under: Announcement, Copblock, New Hampshire, Police, Politics
Sign the online petition to keep Keene Bearcat-free!
Join us this Thursday, February 9th, at 5:30PM at city hall to say thanks but no tanks!
- an overview of the situation and how it impacts you and your quality of life
- ways you can get involved to keep Keene Bearcat-free
- links to related coverage from FreeKeene.com and SentinelSource.com
- the 11-page grant request, and more
The video below was made by Lenco, the manufacturer of the Bearcat vehicle. The grant request to obtain the vehicle for Keene was submitted to the the federal Department of Homeland Security and signed by John Maclean (city manager, 603.357.9804 – jmaclean@ci.keene.nh.us), Kenneth J Meola (police chief, 603.357.9813 – kmeola@ci.keene.nh.us) and Martha Landry (finance director, 603.357.9805 – mlandry@ci.keene.nh.us).
Hello neighbor,
I know you’re busy but you will probably conclude that it’s worth your time to continue reading.
Many of us choose to call Keene home simply because it’s such an awesome community. That might not be as true in the near future if the Keene Police Department takes delivery of a Bearcat (an armored vehicle) thanks to grant from the federal Department of Homeland Security.
City councilors essentially said ‘why not take it, it’s free!’ Yet you, the taxpayer, are now on the hook for its maintenance and operational costs. I bet you can think of many things you’d rather spend your money on in lieu of being saddled with the upkeep for an armored vehicle.
Do you want to live in a police state? Do you really believe that Keene “needs” a Bearcat? Can you point to even one incident that has happened in town that warrants its acquisition? And why is the DHS, whose mission is aimed to “prevent terrorism” marketing the armored vehicle as a “rescue” vehicle? Read more
FKTV – Episode 28 – January 23rd, 2012
This is the inaugural episode of Free Keene TV Version 2.0
We have new graphics, intros and a new format.
Free Keene TV is also looking for interested individuals who want to help run equipment during the show. If you are interested in seeing how a live TV show is put on send an email to tv@freekeene.com
On this weeks show:
1. Ballot Battle – The Ruth Venezia and Dorrie Faulkner O’Meara story is back in the news.
2. Bearcat Petition – Mike Clark is on the show to talk about his petition for a public hearing on the acquisition of a Bearcat for the Keene PD
3. Gun Rights on Campus – Judge Timothy Vaughn of Grafton Superior Court rules against Bradley Jardis and Tommy Mozingo in regards to the Plymouth State University gun rights demonstration.
4. Independent Media – Pete Eyre cut up a video highlighting the behavior of Cheshire Superior Court Personnel
5. Ademo Freeman is in-studio to talk about his experience at Valley Street Jail and the Chalking 8 incident.
Londonderry (NH) Police Officer Receives 101 on Filming Public Officials
Above is the video encounter with myself and the Londonderry police officer who claims audio recording him is illegal.
An unknown, because I forgot to get his name (major fail), Londonderry Police officer tried to tell me that audio recording police doing their public duty was illegal. At one point stating, “check yourself.” Since I’m already facing three counts of wiretapping, and have spent the last year caught up in court cases, I turned the camera off. I told the officer that he was wrong and left to seek the others who came to support Kelly and her TSA activism – see this video of the demonstration.
Out of Control Deputies & Bailiffs in Cheshire County
Filed under: Copblock, Court, Laugh at the Aggressors, Police, Shire Choir, Thuggery, Video
On December 21st, 2011 Bob Tebo, a bailiff at Cheshire Co. superior court in Keene, NH aggressively arrested two individuals who chose to remain seated when a man wearing a black robe entered the room. One of the two arrested was dragged across the courtroom floor by his handcuffs.
As cameras are “banned” from supposedly “pubic hearings” per a signed order from Edwin Kelly, the sole footage of this latest example of double-standards is possessed by the bailiffs and those employed at the Cheshire Co. Sheriff’s Department (which has their office in the court building).
Kelly has stonewalled inquiries that seek to uncover his motivations for implementing the draconian camera ban. And despite requests, the footage from Tebo’s latest incident has yet to be provided and complaints made against him remain “under investigation.” It’s probably not a stretch to guess that that’ll go no where. And why would it? When there’s no competition there’s no reason to even attempt good “customer service.”
Ademo Sits Five Days at Valley St.; Will Appeal Longer Sentence
Filed under: Civil Disobedience, Copblock, Manchester, Noncooperation, Thuggery, Update, Video
From CopBlock.org:
Ademo Freeman is sitting in a cage at Valley Street Jail in Manchester, NH.
His “crime”? Highlighting the double-standards claimed by some who wear “Manchester Police Department” badges on their costumes*. After a six-month ordeal, Ademo was found guilty of two “class a misdemeanors” for resisting (going limp) and one “class b misdemeanor” (for using children’s chalk on a public building).
Judge Edward Burke Victim Reel
Several months ago Ademo Freeman was arrested outside Keene District Court in Keene, New Hampshire. Initially there was a lot of mystery surrounding the circumstances and what he did to get arrested. Early reports indicated that he had simply been asking Judge Burke some questions and the idea that asking questions could get you thrown in jail was too absurd to accept.
Ademo was released roughly two weeks later and his video of the incident was available shortly thereafter. After watching the video and witnessing myself Judge Burke’s abuse of power I felt inspired to cut up a compilation video of the people who have been victimized by Burke. Ademo was literally caged for asking questions. No foul language or threats were heard from Ademo, only three questions.
This is not a complete compilation by any means.
This video contains the arrests of the following individuals:
Ian Freeman
Dave Ridley
Pete Eyre
Beau Davis
Ademo Freeman
Derrick J Freeman
*Audio has been fixed*
Appleseed Rifle Shoot Instills Responsibility & Self-Reliance
I finally made it to my first Appleseed shoot! A project of the the 501c3 non-profit Revolutionary War Veterans Association.
Over two days outside, in December, in the ‘shire, I became much more proficient with a rifle. I also became more knowledgeable about some of the inspirational individuals faced with tough decisions, who were responsible for some of the history-changing incidents in the 1770s.
Will NH Courts Continue to Censor?
Filed under: Copblock, Free Press, Free State Project, New Hampshire, Video
Should NH courts be open and accessible or will they remain censored?
Censorship, even if done for the best of intentions, subsumes the initiation of force – something experienced by individuals seeking transparency at Keene district court and Cheshire Co. superior court. On Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 at the NH supreme court the “rules committee” took comment to determine whether they will “allow” you and me to film their actions.
Monadnock HS Public Officials Attempt Censorship
On Tuesday, December 13th, 2011, a number of individuals visited Monadnock High School in Swanzey, NH (just south of Keene) to do some outreach. While the students were receptive, it was a different story entirely for the just-following-the-rules public officials.
More:
CopBlock.org
FreeKeene.com
NeverTakeAPlea.org
Strike-The-Root.com
Freedom’s Phoenix
MegMcLain.com
High School Outreach by Kager on FreeKeene.com
School Sucks Project
John Taylor Gatto: Schooling is not Education – Part 1
Sheldon Richman on the Separation of School and State
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