This is video from the Concord 420 event held on 4/20/2010 at the NH statehouse. It contains an interview from a medical cannabis patient, and Brad wonders off to engage state trooper Chris Carter who was quoted a month earlier on WMUR supporting the drug war.
Unfortunately state policeman Chris Carder, doesn’t seem to understand the lessons learned from the prohibition of alcohol. What blinds people to he reality their actions create?
Outstanding conversation.
Suppose they passed jim crow again, or slavery? Would this man enforce it?
This "just my job" excuse needs to go. You are responsible for your own behaviors, and that responsibility does not disappear because you receive a paycheck.
Mr. Carder seems like an okay guy, someone you could chat up at a bbq while chowing down on chili dogs, burgers and soda pop.
I hope that his police work reflects his apparent persona by limiting his pursuit to crimes that have victims i.e. murder, theft, assault, rape, trespass, kidnapping, etc.
A+ Brad! Great work. I am sure you will get through to many police on the message of liberty.
What an astounding display of closed mindedness (that's clunky) and a complete refusal of independent thought in pursuit of money, money stolen from other innocents.
I'm glad you talked to this guy, Brad. It is clear that he was giving the answers that will preserve his employment and rank and stature within his criminal organization.
It is also clear that a bell cannot be unrung, and that guy got the full treatment. Nice work.
Ian, the bullhorn…oh, well. At least the content was good
I saw this happen in the 60's. Nothing became of it, but thanks for the flashback. You guys do great comedy.
Really Dennis? How old are you? What exactly did you see happen in the 60's that compares to this?
yes Dennis, please wise old one, tell us how it used to be.
I am also curious as to how the current form of activism corresponds to what happened in the late 60's. Mostly because the people who were the shakers and movers then died out, or became part of the machine itself. I wish to learn from these previous mistakes in order to make actual change and progress towards peace.
Nice Cotton Advertisement on the WMUR video. The Fabric of our life. Yeah the fabric of the establishments life. Hemp Clothes last 10 times longer than cotton clothes.
My buddy used to sell over an oz of cocaine a day.
"A substantial amount"
Yeah Right. I have seen that much go through my buddy's hands in a weekend.
lots of cops use "discretion" all the time that cops used HIS discretion and didn't go arrest anyone I guess my point is that cops are people like the one in this video and there are lots of cool guys that are cops and this cop seems like one. Even i bet he'd be cool to have a beer with . I don't know. I guess I'm saying cops are people too. And there are other cops that need the talk more than this nice one did. But it was a good talk there are way worse ones than this… Read more »
Yes, their hats are finer, to be sure…
Sam (Miller) Dodson "Peace , Pot and Microdot." Lots of folk had the same idea from Haight, and Ashbury, San Fransisco…. In California. This was the hub of anti-government and loads of people moved there….then went broke, as they had no jobs, were stoners, and housing with no income was difficult to deal with. I'm sure you kids didn't live through this. Burning bras, ( I didn't mention you Heika, take it easy) was another act of defiance. Burning draft cards, (Selective Service registration certificates), defiance of Gov't. As you lot like to have it, ANY country will have free… Read more »
@Dennis, I am curious as to how you know who or what I am. No ill will was meant to be transferred in my post. It is unfortunate that you perceived it this way. Perhaps I need to work more on my communication skills. From your response as to the comparison to the activism in the 60's and today, it seems you believe that the movement died out then because of a lack of work ethic on the part of the activist of that time. That is good to know as the super majority of the activists I know both… Read more »
A 20 year old kid has NO IDEA what is going on in the world!!!!!!
I haven't seen any ad campaigns on tele, nor have I seen local media adverts.
I've READ a post from Ian, who IS a free Keener, about Andrew. Which makes him , an Involuntary member of the lot,or a part of the group. Guilty by association.
Free Keene and free State are about deception.
The only references they provide will be from their site or from youtube, which is free.
Hence FREE KEENE.
Renniks. (Skinner) are you telling me, and the rest of this lot, IF another attack were to happen, you'd just blow it off? I hope not! If we were a 'peaceful nation', gave up our arms, and decided that was the best way to go, we'd be doomed. I, as an American can say safely, I am PROUD OUR OUR DEFENSE system. I know several folks that have put their life on the line, just so you and the Free Keene lot can say they don't like paying for it. BUT, you're FREE to say it. The freedom you seek… Read more »
Dennis, The freedom I seek isn't already here. But if you need to lie to yourself to sleep at night, I can't stop you. If your defense system was so great, you wouldn't need to kidnap cage and kill people who refuse to pay it, so your proud system can blow up innocent women and children. I cannot to say that "I don't have to pay my government to kill innocent men women and children, because I am free" Because if I refuse to pay for the slaughter of innocent men, women and children I will be put in prison… Read more »
Dennis, Congrats on deciphering my codename, My big secret is out now :-P. I put very little, to no stock in the notion of "American" or "Our Defense". I do not know what definition of these things you are referring to. Are you responsible for my defense? Am I to yours? It is my humble opinion that I and only I am responsible for all my wants, needs, and desires. To put the burden of my safety upon someone else would seem irresponsible and selfish. It is true that people employed by the government have died in the course of… Read more »
Deniis, you are proud of "our" defense system? North Korea and Japan were better protected by the US military on 9-11 than New York City was. You are proud of that?
At best, the troops are welfare whores. At worst, they are hired killers.
If I could make a recommendation on dealing with folks with opinions like those presented by Dennis. It is better to come from a stance of understanding, empathy and a true desire to understand what he is trying to get across. It very well may be true that he is a troll that is looking for nothing but attention, but why give him ammunition to go on hurling insults and epitaphs ? Rather be kind, open, and understanding, if the trollish behavior continues it only shows him for the troll he wishes to be then. I do not with to… Read more »
If we were a ‘peaceful nation’, gave up our arms, and decided that was the best way to go, we’d be doomed. No one said giving up arms was necessary to be a peaceful nation. Instead of having the CIA and other agencies neck-deep in the business of other countries, trying to orchestrate them like chess pieces and pissing them off, it would be a hell of a lot smarter to only use aggression as a defensive tool. You smack the hornets' nest, you're going to get stung. Avoid the hornets' nest in the first place. Get out of everyone… Read more »
What attack are you (ME) referring? I assume you must be a 12 year old, Skinner, as on September 11, 2001 there were several airline attacks done on the US grounds. You can find it on most any website, (yes there is more than free keene websites). I assume, you and your lot would just shrug your shoulders and say "OH WELL, THOSE THINGS HAPPEN". thinkliberty, "KIDNAP, CAGE are merely words you use to make your cause sound important. Assuming someone was to KILL your mother, father, or anyone close to you, (if that's possible) You feel they should be… Read more »
Zeus, yes i do know people that were in WWII. They were relatives of mine. Some lived, others didn't. They had the balls to stand up for what they believed in, America! They didn't start useless groups trying to offend our great country, and they had the same option that the freekeeners, and free staters have to this day. If you don't like America, MOVE to another country. I was told (by one of this lot) if I didn't like the free staters/ freekeeners I SHOULD move to another place. I'm from Keene, born and raised, why should you lot… Read more »
Zeus, yes i do know people that were in WWII. They were relatives of mine. Some lived, others didn’t. They had the balls to stand up for what they believed in, America! Believe it or not, Dennis, Free Keeners and Free Staters are also standing up for what they believe in and it is those very same ideals that America was based on that you hold high, not the nationalist propaganda-fed version of today or the un-free police state nightmare of America 2010. Ask any of the old timers if America is better off now than it was 60 years… Read more »
I like how at the very end when Brad was starting to get to the crux of the issue that the trooper's superior ordered him away.
Zeus, thanks for crafting that long reply to Dennis. Some of your points are "my thought exactly" and I appreciate the fact that you took the time to write all that out.
Also, nice work Bradley Jardis and Sam Dodson. *applause*
"Believe it or not, Dennis, Free Keeners and Free Staters are also standing up for what they believe in and it is those very same ideals that America was based on that you hold high, not the nationalist propaganda-fed version of today or the un-free police state nightmare of America 2010." I don't think the founding fathers formed a Government to abolish Government. Free staters/keeners/graftonites wants to OVERETAKE, and call it no government. You'd be under the rule of 20 year olds that haven't been through history. They will certainly give references to history, ON THEIR site, just to validate… Read more »
I don’t think the founding fathers formed a Government to abolish Government. What they did and what they preached were two different things. Few of the founding fathers ever lived up to their ideals but their ideals were no less valid. The belief that a person has the inherent, natural right to life, liberty, property. These are the principles they held high even if they themselves fell short. "Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." –… Read more »
I must say, this "CAGING, KIDNAPPING is only wording. So if there was a murderer lurking about and was found, You lot think we should NOT KIDNAP and CAGE, such an individual? What do we do, tell them "knock it off, it's making us look bad"? From Zeus "No, they just want you and your government to leave them the hell alone." That option was available by not moving to Keene and left this alone. "Civil disobedience is nothing more than a 'catch-phrase'. Admittedly a cool one, but defined, is a contradiction of it's own definition. Drinking a City Council… Read more »
I must say, this “CAGING, KIDNAPPING is only wording. Words have meaning, Dennis. So if there was a murderer lurking about and was found, You lot think we should NOT KIDNAP and CAGE, such an individual? What do we do, tell them “knock it off, it’s making us look bad”? You answered your own question with the sixth word in your first sentence. Above I mentioned that words have meaning. Here is a good example. You use the word "murderer". A murderer is someone who has unjustly taken the life of another human being. That is a violation of the… Read more »