FIJA Activist Julian Heicklen Writes to Burke and Keene Sentinel

by | Feb 8, 2011 | 0 comments

HeicklenJulian Heicklen, nationally known Fully Informed Jury Association activist, has taken the time to write to Keene district court’s Ed Burke regarding Pete and Ademo’s caging. Letter courtesy of CopBlock.org:

Gentle People:

On January 24, 2011, a person was arrested by Judge Edward Burke for disrespect because he was wearing a hat in the Keene, NH courthouse. Does this mean that orthodox Jewish and Sikh men, as well as Muslim women, will not be allowed to wear head coverings in a courtroom, even though their religion requires a head covering as a mark of respect for a higher judge?

This arrest is a violation of religious freedom, as guaranteed by Amendment I of the U. S. Constitution. Must people remove their wigs and head pieces to be in a courtroom? (more…)

Now with Google Search and Comment Totals

by | Feb 6, 2011 | 0 comments

Hello readers! I just wanted to draw your attention to a couple of new features here at Free Keene. First, as you may already know, earlier this year FK implemented Facebook commenting which allows you to easily share your thoughts about our articles with all your friends. One of the problems at the time was there was no way to see on the front page of the site how many comments each article had – now that has been fixed!

Plus, the original search that was at the top right of the site just wasn’t that great, and it has been replaced with a Google site search that searches both this blog and Free Keene forum. You’ll find the new Google search box in the right column of the site, right under the Free Keene banner.

Thanks for sharing your suggestions as to how to make this site better!

WKBK’s “Talkback” Highlights 2011-01-29 & 02-05

by | Feb 6, 2011 | 0 comments

Radio TowerHere are highlights from a recent Talkback on WKBK. Liberty-oriented callers to talkback discuss fascism and the death penalty. A local statist calls to support the death penalty.

Grab the archive.

You can call Talkback at 603-357-1290 from 9a-12p on Saturdays. Details are here on the forum. If you’re in the Keene area you can tune in to WKBK 1290 AM or 104.1 FM. The Talkback discussion thread is here on the Free Keene Forum.

“To the best movement in the world”, from Ademo

by | Feb 5, 2011 | 0 comments

AdemoAdemo’s first letter has come out from jail for public consumption, thanks to the folks at CopBlock.org:

To the best movement in the world,

First, I’d like to say THANK YOU! From the bottom of my heart every last one of you rock! With Pete’s insane arrest and with my crazy jail sentence – it has all been one hell of a ride.

People have partaken in call floods, operated websites, conducted media blitzes (to mainstream and social networks), created videos, wrote letters, changed profile pics and much much more. Again, thank you all.

Though from what I’m able to hear from inside Cheshire Co. Jail there are some questions about what to do now? As well as the occasional back and forth about what tactics to use? Before I get into what I’ve asked people to do, I want to make one point: WE’VE ALREADY DONE THE MOST IMPORTANT PART! (AND VERY WELL IMO)

To me, highlighting (and having it on video) the fact that a person can be assaulted, dragged from a room and caged for wearing a hat is the main focus. (more…)