Beau’s Hat Arrest – Public Evicted from “Public” Court Hearing

by | Jul 6, 2011 | 6 comments

This video of Beau’s arrest for wearing a hat in court (charged with direct criminal contempt) and the subsequent “right of alocution” hearing shows some important things about the NH liberty movement today. Continue reading after the video for analysis:

The good news: The numbers of liberty-oriented people moving to and getting active in NH are growing, and those willing to take a risk are increasing. There is strength in numbers, and the more of us there are that are willing to laugh at the aggressors as well as noncooperate and disobey, the more they lose their precious legitimacy and control. The robed man in this video, Edward Burke, desperately attempts to flex his power by attempting to clear the courtroom.

The bad news: Burke is largely successful at clearing the court. (more…)

I Sat in a Cage to Defend the 5th Amendment

by | Jul 5, 2011 | 19 comments

Police and federal agents are not your friends.  When they talk with you, everything you say is being committed to their memory to be used against you in court, should they decide to arrest you for some arbitrary reason.  Lying to them can also get you in significant trouble as it is always illegal to lie in federal jurisdiction and frequently illegal in state jurisdiction.

If you don’t believe me…  just ask Martha Stewart.  As rich and influential as she is, it is too bad she didn’t know to just keep her mouth shut.  Had she not spoken with federal investigators she may have never been convicted of anything.  This is why I frequently advise people that when they interact with government agents that the best thing they can do is always remain silent.

Back in March I wrote about how I practice the art of not answering prying questions from federal agents when returning to the United States.  Some may perceive this as me purposefully being disrespectful or looking for trouble.  It is not intended to be either of those things.  My refusal to answer questions is an attempt to protect myself and my privacy.

Two days ago I visited Nogales, Mexico. When I returned I was arrested, handcuffed, and thrown in a cage by a US Customs Agent.  It was my first time ever being arrested.  I was released without charges.

Why would I be released from federal custody without any charges?

I didn’t break the law.

Here’s what happened:

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Independence Day

by | Jul 4, 2011 | 10 comments

 The fourth day in July, also known as “Independence Day,” is commonly celebrated with a gathering of friends and family, a cookout, and fireworks. It is a ‘federal holiday’ meant to commemorate the Declaration of Independence, where the thirteen “American colonies” declared independence from the “Kingdom of Great Britain.” On July 4th I do not celebrate the Declaration of Independence specifically or ‘America’s birthday,’ but I do celebrate Independence Day. Independence Day is not solely on July 4th though, it is every day.

I celebrate being independent from the “United States” and any other party who may claim to have authority over me. Unfortunately, living in the geographical region declared the “United States,” I will still be aggressed upon by the “government” claiming to have jurisdiction in the area. Although I am susceptible to being victimized by individuals working as part of the “government,” I am independent from the hallucination that they have the authority to control and regulate other people’s lives.

Today, and every day, I celebrate living freely, being an independent thinker, and being a peaceful individual who will not commit acts of violence against another.  I celebrate personal responsibility and self-ownership. Will you allow others to control the way you live your life, whether it be government at any level, a law enforcement officer, or even a spouse? Today, I will be celebrating my true independence. Will you?