by Sam Dodson | May 18, 2009 |
Tuesday, May 12:
I was reclassified earlier in the week and sent down to the gymnasium, aptly renamed the MPR because housing prisoners in a gym is considered inhumane. There are 27 metal cots, 4-6 of which are typically empty. There’s one bathroom, no shower, a multi-function workout station, and a door that leads to a fenced-in yard. The door is opened sometime in the morning and closed sometime after dark.
The prisoners here don’t seem to care much about the room. They don’t bother cleaning the tables after eating, trash is often left lying around, and the bathroom 20+ guys use is pretty disgusting. The last group had a sense of community. Here the prisoners are primarily in their 20s, many are self-centered, immature, most hold a very negative outlook, and at least two can’t read. The guards (same people) are much more talkative and friendly down here compared to upstairs. The vast majority of their crimes stem from a drug problem exacerbated by the drug war and punitive government system.
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by Sam Dodson | May 14, 2009 |
I would like to extend a special thanks to the Keene District Court, Superior Court, and New Hampshire Supreme Court. My name is Sam Dodson, and on April 13 I was arrested for filming on public property, the lobby of the Keene District Court. Since then I’ve been denied the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, the right to a speedy and public trial, the right to due process of law, and the right to be “formally and substantially” presented with the charges against me (as required by the New Hampshire Bill of Rights).
By order of judge Burke and judge Lane of the Keene District Court, I am currently being held indefinitely without trial. To protest what I believe to be an unlawful and illegal detention, I have refused solid food since my arrest, currently over 28 days ago. Several motions and writs have been filed with the aforementioned courts. They so far have only denied, delayed, and hid behind their procedures despite the clear understanding, from the courts’ own written order, that I am being held indefinitely without trial.
Through their actions, they have demonstrated utter contempt for the oath they swore to uphold, the rule of law, and civil rights fundamental to the founding and history of this country. Essentially, they have engaged in civil disobedience, and for this I thank them. As a voluntarist, I, too, believe in and understand the power of civil disobedience to bring about social and political change.
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by Ian | May 14, 2009 |
Please call 603-352-6902 before 4pm ET and request judge Tucker rule on the writ of habeas corpus for John Sam Doe, Docket #09-E-0085, today.
The good news is the state is apparently dropping the disorderly conduct charge along with the possession without a serial number charge. Of course, if the original arresting charge (disorderly) is being dropped, shouldn’t that also negate the follow up charges of “resisting arrest” and “refusal to process”. Are we close to Sam’s release?
UPDATE: Maybe not. Word from Ivy is the gangsters will now be charging him with their other favorite, “Criminal Contempt” of court. We’ll keep you informed as this develops.
by Sam Dodson | May 13, 2009 |
Sunday, May 10:
I’ve spent the last several days immersed in deep thought and self reflections. I’m finishing a great book that led to a major breakthrough for me called The Enneagram of Passions and Virtues. The law of attraction has lined up the perfect reading list for me.
I read Chicken Soup for the Soul. It reminded me of the importance of holding gratitude and acknowledgment in my daily life.
I read a book on editing, and the various steps in publishing. I’m sure I’ll write a book one day and it also had some tips for the news service I’ll be launching shortly once I’m out of this caging facility.
I read biographies of Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. it showed me how bleak their situations became at times.
I read parts of the bible and the Ko’ran. I’m beginning to see and understand the universal teachings all of the major religions are based around.
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by Ian | May 9, 2009 |
Topics include calling Paula out on her labeling open carriers into the city council meeting as “shooters”, WKBK’s programming, freedom to assemble, Andrew Carroll’s marijuana trial, Sam’s call from jail, Sam’s hunger strike, control and obedience, and the free market. You’ll also hear from the old-guard statist contingent.
As I write this post, it’s Saturday morning and this week’s edition is streaming live on the Liberty Radio Network and people are in the chat room. Join us for our weekly “Talkback” listening and chat session on Saturday mornings from 9a-12p ET in the Free Keene chat room and get details on how to call in on the Free Keene Forum.
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by Sam Dodson | May 8, 2009 |
Wednesday, May 6:
Yesterday afternoon “captain” Mousseau came into the day room to tell us the boiler is broken, and there’s 1-80 gal. H/W heater for the entire jail. He told us the showers would be cold, and it wouldn’t be fixed for a day or two. He asked us to “bear with them” for a few days while they got this fixed.
At the last outside recreation, which we’re given a few times a week, Kelly Pouliot was talking with me. I forget how it came up, but she suggested that I now lived at the jail.
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