[Thanks to Ian for reposting this, and the offer to blog here at FreeKeene. I’ll post here occasionally, with insights I’ve gained over the years, or perhaps counterpoints. I’ve evolved in my view on the Keene methods of activism. And perhaps that’ll be my next post here… — Seth]
Found a post over at BlueHampshire, and my reply is below (I copied the rest for context)
There is no right to know
by: Marjorie Porter
Fri Aug 03, 2012 at 20:02:05 PM EDT
Over the last several days, I have been trying, via Twitter, to get @FreeStateNH to tell me which candidates running for the NH House are members of the Free State Project. They have boasted there are 14 FSP members currently serving in the NH House. But they keep telling me FSP is not political. I keep asking how I will know if a candidate is FSP. I have asked and asked. I have said voters have the right to know. Tonight they told me there is no right to know. (more…)
Rebel Inc. returns to Porcfest. This is the second year for them and they put on an awesome high-energy show that the crowd loved. This is the last band from the Thursday night concert. Turn it up!
I moved to Keene four months ago (April 4). Not long after arriving, I wrote a blog post on FR33gents.com titled “I’m Finally Home!”
Since moving to Keene, I’ve added more activism and activities to my plate. In late May, I threw my hat in the ring for Cheshire County Register of Deeds and in June I began blogging for FreeKeene.
Someone on facebook asked “What are your opinions about Keene, so far?”
Overall, Keene is nice small city. I’m originally from a much larger city and had planned to settle in Manchester, however I decided to stay in Keene. As with every place, there are pro’s and con’s and I will do my best to list my opinions without being too harsh or critical.
Pro’s
High concentration of freedom minded people
There is almost always an event
Most places in Keene are within walking distance
Anyone looking for work can find work!
There are many other reasons posted here
Con’s
Most of the activism is planned and carried out by a small handful of people.
Most activists will either do only in-the-system and outside-the-system activism.
Keene’s only art museum is on the college (which I’m banned from).
I work an hour away from Keene. I realize I could look for other employment, which is something I may do shortly.
All in all, I’m happy with my decision to move to Keene and hope to continue participating in both in-the-system and outside-the-system activism.
Ademo Freeman continues to attract more eyes to his case. Yesterday a letter from him transcribed at nevertakeaplea.org was published. He affirmed that he would not be accepting a plea deal to safely avoid jail or prison time, and that he will trust a jury of his peers not to convict him for his victimless attempt to create transparency.
…by the time this is published to CopBlock.org and other blogs, I’ll have refused Michael’s offer and here’s why. First, I can’t go against my principles and sign a deal that says I acknowledge my actions as wrong or illegal. Second, I’m not a hypocrite. How can I advocate refusing plea deals and sign one myself? I don’t judge anyone who has taken pleas because each case/charge is different. Third, I am confident I can show a jury, with facts and logic, that I shouldn’t be caged for my actions.
Appearing today on CNN’s iReport blog is an entry about Ademo’s upcoming trial, which is scheduled to take place in Manchester in just over a week. (more…)
Ademo’s story has hit major nationwide media including the Huffington Post’s front page, FARK.com, Digg.com’s front page, and the front page of NH’s top newspaper, the Union Leader. In addition, the story has become the most viewed story of all time on CNN Ireport!
