What is it about words being written on paper that causes the vast majority of people to think that using violence is an appropriate thing? Have people no independent source of understanding the morality of an individuals actions? If I get twenty people together and nineteen agree to write down that I can use violence against the lone unfortunate twentieth person, does that make it right?
Why was it apparently virtuous to use violence and imprison someone who wished to protect a fellow human being from the horrors of chattel slavery? Words on paper.
Why is it apparently virtuous to use violence and imprison someone who wants to grow a plant on their property today? Words on paper.
Why can the people of Derry, NH enjoy the freedom to set off fireworks on a day celebrating a “free” country without violence being used on them? A screw up in locating a specific set of words on paper.
Last night Concord, NH area liberty activist Garret Ean was detained for the crime of being out late at night and for looking generally youthful in appearance. I’d like to start a discussion on how I believe Garret (and possibly you) could handle this situation better in the future if confronted by the police.
I believe Garret should have remained perfectly silent and not answered a single question from the police. He voluntarily gave his information to the government when he did not have to. The officer claimed that he was looking out for his “safety” and that children sometimes make poor choices. Whatever. The fact is that Garret was under no obligation to speak to the government. The only thing he should have said is a question: “Am I being detained?” If the police say that you are, start your stopwatch. Keep track of the length of your detention. A roadside detention or traffic stop does become a de facto arrest if the police prolong it without justification.
A police officer blocks a man from carrying his wife into the emergency room because he ran red lights getting her to the hospital, the Downsizer Dispatch, undercover officer draws gun on a man for speeding ; the driver videotaped the interaction and now faces 16 years in prison for it, and Hampton NH talent show threatened by American Idol for using the word “Idol” in its name.
Last night I attended a suspicion-less sobriety checkpoint in Tilton, NH. I attended alone to get video footage of what I believe is an excellent example of the erosion of liberty in the “Live Free or Die” state.
I was asked for my name and I refused to provide it. The officers were all very polite and professional. I stood literally right in the middle of the checkpoint and was allowed to film unfettered. For this, I thank them.
The people who live in those communities should be proud of the level of respect their police show citizen-journalists. They should also be concerned that the police-state is alive and well in their area.
I will be putting together a video showing what I believe is a unjustifiable encroachment on individual liberty.
I just spoke to a very friendly Tilton, NH police officer to find out where their suspicion-less roadblock will be tonight. It will be on Laconia Road within their jurisdiction and will be run by several surrounding agencies.
I am going to attend the gathering and get some video footage of the ever increasing police state. I may even hold a sign reminding people that they have no obligation to do field sobriety tests or blow into a PBT… unless they want to voluntarily give the government evidence which it can use to attack them in court.
I’ll probably be going up there around 6:00P or 7:00P. Anyone want to join me?
I just spoke to a very friendly Tilton, NH police officer to find out where their suspicion-less roadblock will be tonight. It will be on Laconia Road within their jurisdiction and will be run by several surrounding agencies.
