For my first post, I figure I’ll come in with a bang. I’ll start by going straight for the jugular of the concept of government, and point out why government- at least no contemporary, existing government- cannot possibly be construed as good, in any sense of the word. I aim to showcase and even use the supposed “logic” of government in order to make a refutation. From the Social Contract to the Hobbesian Theory of Human Nature to Utilitarian justifications, I will knock each one down and expose it for the veil of force and violence that it is. (more…)
My tenant just came by to tell me she saw Couch Enforcer Carl Patten Jr. taking photos of their couch in my yard from inside his car across the street. She pulled out her digital camera and snapped a quick picture of him. (YES the couch is visible in the picture – can you see it? No? Well that’s because it’s actually pretty well camouflaged until you’re right across from it where Carl’s car is.) Remember, Carl’s last known appearance at my property was on 8/26/08. It’s now 9/17/08. What happened to the weekly follow-up increased fine ($200, $400) tickets he threatened me with? I don’t know, but it appears he’s not done with me yet and is using his “investigative skills” to perhaps “build a case”.
Additionally, according to my tenants, they know the across the street neighbors well and if the neighbors had a problem with the couch, they are certain that something would have been said as opposed to them calling the Blue Light Gang. That plus the fact that the couch has been there for a long time tells me this is clearly the government people targeting me. Stay tuned to the blog here at FreeKeene.com for the latest and feel free to discuss on the Forum.
What: Attempted “Illegal camera panning”
Where: Keene District Court, 3 Washington Street, Keene, New Hampshire
When: Friday, Sept. 26, 2008. 7:45 a.m.
How: Videographer will attempt to man, and pan, his video camera during trial of Keene freedom activist. Camera movement is forbidden under
http://www.courts.state.nh.us/rules/dmcr/dmcr-1_4.htm
Judge Edward Burke has said he’ll begin enforcing the ban.
Why: There are two objectives…
1) Document Nick Ryder’s controversial refusal to pay traffic fine (something that can’t be done well without panning the camera)
2) Protest – and draw attention to – an unacceptable, actively enforced court rule that unnecessarily limits freedom of press
Who: Dave Ridley, 42, Manchester videographer
Open letter for Judge Edward Burke
Presiding Justice, Keene District Court:
Dear Judge Burke:
Your restraint and politeness in the handling of David Krouse’s civil disobedience case this spring…turned me into an unlikely fan. It was a reminder to liberty lovers that judges in New Hampshire tend to be less violent than those in other places.
However I’m concerned regarding your stated intent to begin enforcing a bizarre rule against video camera panning. In my fifteen years of service as a TV news videographer, I’ve never seen anything like it. To tell a videographer he can’t pan or tilt his camera…that’s like telling a writer she can’t hold a pen. It violates the spirit of a “speedy and *public* trial.” That’s dangerous.
Apparently this is a district court regulation, but it’s not acceptable and must be openly challenged. (more…)
This past weekend I went to the theater to see the newest Batman movie, The Dark Knight.The movie was pretty good, very dark but good.The Joker was played by the late Heath Ledger and I must say he did a great job of getting across the psychosis and madness of the character without going all campy.One metaphor I took from the movie is the fact that government could not solve the problems plaguing the city.It took a private entity, The Batman, to get the job done.
This blog post isn’t about the movie or my weekend but rather something I saw before the movie that I just had to comment on. Call me jaded or cynical but I am always looking for the hidden meaning/agenda behind advertisements and messages in general; it can be quite interesting once you get past the high gloss façade.Most of the time these messages are very obvious and other times, more sinister.
On August 19th, Russell Kanning told the Keene District court that he would perform community service in lieu of a fine for driving without a license. Almost three weeks later, he gives viewers an update on his status and plans.
My tenant just came by to tell me she saw 
