Anti-BEARCAT Update: Meeting Today & New Song

by | Feb 12, 2012 | 13 comments

There will be an Anti-BEARCAT meeting today at Colony Mills Food Court at 3PM. More details on Facebook (and while you’re there, please like Thanks But No Tanks).

After the over-capacity BEARCAT meeting last Thursday at Keene City Hall, the community has been organizing to stop the city from accepting what current Keene Mayor Kendall Lane called a tank. Weapons manufacturer LENCO tells us that BEARCAT stands for Ballistic Engineered Armored Response Counter Attack Truck which doesn’t sound any less terrifying than “Tank.” Especially in the hands of a police department that has proven it’s willingness to initiate violence against our peaceful friends and neighbors.

Please join us to oppose the further militarization of the local police department. The website thanksbutnotanks.com has been launched in addition to the comprehensive overview of Keene’s unprecedented Anti-BEARCAT campaign here on FreeKeene.com. Former Keeniac Sam A. Robrin even penned the following song after being inspired by the local resistance. It’s to to the tune of ”Joy to the World” by Three Dog Night. It’s called, what else, but… (more…)

Inspiring Activism

by | Feb 11, 2012 | 5 comments

Things like this make it all worth it to me.  A note I received from Melody Kazmarik in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania….

Kelly!  My 13 yo daughter and I love your work.  You are a much better role model than Lady Gaga.  (more…)

State v. Jason Talley – New Documents

by | Feb 11, 2012 | 0 comments

This blog is made pursuant to NH Rules of Professional Conduct 3.6 (c) (2) as all of the below have been filed with the Cheshire County Superior Court.

– State filed “Objection To Defendants “Motion To Refrain From Authorizing Physical Force To Demand Respect”” .PDF (Original motion here)

– State filed “Notice Of No Objection To Defendant’s Motion To Extend Filing Deadline .PDF (Original motion here)

– Court notice of jury trial .PDF