Violence With Impunity

There is a good reason why people in the liberty movement will frequently advocate for the privatization of protection services:  Accountability.

I just found an article online about a King County, Washington Sheriffs Deputy who uses force six times more frequently than other officers.  Because of this animal and his proclivity for violence, he recently caused severe brain and spinal injury to a man which resulted in the –> taxpayers <– footing the bill for a $10,000,000 payout.

Think it will be the last person seriously injured by this menace?  Fat chance.

Even after one of Seattle’s biggest news media sources investigated and slams the Sheriffs Department and their thug: nothing. happens. to. either. of. them.  “I can’t turn around and fire a deputy because we have concerns” said the Sheriff.

Can you imagine if this piece of garbage had to actually be accountable for his actions?

At the very minimum there would be a man who would have the use of his legs.

Keene Sentinel Reports on Pete’s Arrest

PeteThanks to the Keene Sentinel’s Casey Farrar for this report on Pete’s arrest. If you enjoy flamewars with anonymous, hate-filled trolls, be sure to check the Sentinel’s comments on the article.

A man affiliated with the libertarian Free Keene movement is being held without bail because he refused to give his name after being arrested in Keene District Court Monday, according to Keene police.

The man was arrested after he refused to take off his hat in the courtroom and argued with a bailiff who asked him to leave court, according to Keene police Lt. Darryl W. Madden.

He faces charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest and is being held at the Cheshire County jail without bail until he identifies himself, Madden said. (more…)