FLYER FOR DOWNLOAD: Thanks but no tanks!

by | Jan 29, 2012 | 1 comment

Double-sided Thanks but no tanks! flyers now available for download via Scribd.com/FreeKeene

Learn more about the growing effort for a peaceful, not militarized Keene: http://FreeKeene.com/Bearcat

Bearcat Flyer (double-sided)

Thanks but no tanks, Keene!

by | Jan 28, 2012 | 29 comments

The residents of Keene have so far said no to the fear peddlers.
May their stand give all of us the courage to do the same.
-Robert Koehler

The purpose of this post is to share all BEARCAT-related content.
Transparency and the free flow of information are good.

Need to get up-to-speed about this issue?

Watch the excellent coverage in the video below or read the post:
Cowardly City Councilors Ignore the People, Vote for BEARCAT 9-4

Still interested in learning more? Below you’ll find:

  • an overview of Keene police chief Ken Meola and some Keene city councilors attempt to quietly acquire an armored vehicle
  • background of the not-too-surprising pushback from Keene residents
  • related videos and documents, including the 11-page grant request
  • a list of links to related content, and more

(BEARCAT stands for Ballistic Engineered Armored Response Counter Attack Truck)

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FKTV – Episode 28 – January 23rd, 2012

by | Jan 24, 2012 | 6 comments

This is the inaugural episode of Free Keene TV Version 2.0

We have new graphics, intros and a new format.

Free Keene TV is also looking for interested individuals who want to help run equipment during the show. If you are interested in seeing how a live TV show is put on send an email to tv@freekeene.com

On this weeks show:
1. Ballot Battle – The Ruth Venezia and Dorrie Faulkner O’Meara story is back in the news.
2. Bearcat Petition – Mike Clark is on the show to talk about his petition for a public hearing on the acquisition of a Bearcat for the Keene PD
3. Gun Rights on Campus – Judge Timothy Vaughn of Grafton Superior Court rules against Bradley Jardis and Tommy Mozingo in regards to the Plymouth State University gun rights demonstration.
4. Independent Media – Pete Eyre cut up a video highlighting the behavior of Cheshire Superior Court Personnel
5. Ademo Freeman is in-studio to talk about his experience at Valley Street Jail and the Chalking 8 incident.

mycornernews.com

Londonderry (NH) Police Officer Receives 101 on Filming Public Officials

by | Jan 22, 2012 | 13 comments

Above is the video encounter with myself and the Londonderry police officer who claims audio recording him is illegal.

An unknown, because I forgot to get his name (major fail), Londonderry Police officer tried to tell me that audio recording police doing their public duty was illegal. At one point stating, “check yourself.” Since I’m already facing three counts of wiretapping, and have spent the last year caught up in court cases, I turned the camera off. I told the officer that he was wrong and left to seek the others who came to support Kelly and her TSA activism – see this video of the demonstration.

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