Pepper-Spray Lieutenant Appeals For Worker's Comp

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Well this just proves that he's deranged.

Unfit To Be the Ruler of a Free People

“When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another...a descent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.”

So begins the Declaration of Independence, one of the most recognizable documents in American history.  Most Americans can recite the “unalienable rights” of “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” but, unfortunately, many have a hard time putting the document in context or applying it to today’s government.

After the preamble, the Declaration explains the authors’ beliefs in what “all men” are entitled to, what is necessary for these entitlements, and how much typical “men” will put up with.  The forgotten section (and arguably the most important section in relation to the present) of the Declaration comes next – the list of grievances.

1776 was a transitional year in the colonists’ fight for their rights.  In January, Common Sense, a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, was published and circulated widely around the colonies.  Paine argued that their fight was not with Parliament, as it had been for the previous decade, but with the King.  Parliament was elected by the People while a king’s claim to the throne was hereditary.  Paine, again in Enlightenment fashion, argued that mankind was not supposed to be ruled by a king.  A king was merely a tyrant and violated the unwritten Social Contract between ruler and ruled.  Common Sense circulated widely throughout the colonies with 100,000 copies sold in just the first three months after it was published.  Without Common Sense, it is hard to imagine how Jefferson et. al. could have convinced the other colonists to get behind their document on July 4, 1776.

The grievances, then, solely target the king.  It is here that we get a sense of why the colonists felt the need to separate from their motherland.  These grievances are quite extensive because, as Jefferson explains in the previous section, “Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light or transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms of which they are accustomed.”  In other words, we’ll put up with a lot of crap when we get comfortable with our way of life.  Sadly, when put in context, many of these grievances can be applied to the United States government today.  Here are a few examples.

“He has refused to Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.”

In 21^st century America, laws are so numerous that it is difficult to keep track of them all.  However, there have been sensible bills that have been suggested or introduced which will never see the light of day.  The are two that come to mind immediately.  Representative Tom Marino (PA) introduced the One Subject at a Time Act which, as the title suggests, would require future bills to be limited to one subject - no more farm subsidies amendments in a defense spending bill, for instance.  The other bill which will never pass because of lobbying money is a bill which would require all genetically modified foods to be labeled.  Both these suggests seem “wholesome...for the public good” yet Congress refuses to recognize them as important topics. 

“He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people, and eat out their substance.”

When George Washington was elected president, he selected a cabinet that consisted of four members: the Secretary of State was to handle international relations, the Secretary of War was nominated to manage the military, the Secretary of the Treasury watched the money, and the Attorney General was the president’s legal consultant.  Today the cabinet consists of 15 departments all of which manage various agencies.  These new offices (TSA, IRS, FBI, NSA, CIA, etc.) have “swarms” of officers all over the nation who have been accused of spying on Americans, subverting political causes through agentprovocateurs, framing suspects, molesting travelers, and even druggingunsuspecting suspects.

“For protecting them [soldiers], by a mock Trial, from punishment for any Murders they should commit on the Inhabitants of these States.”

If you take an honest look at today’s justice system you will realize how many innocent people are in jail and how many complete crooks have bought their way out of jail or have been punished by being sent to one of those nice white collar, resort prisons.

“In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.”

We the People have tried over and over again to push for reform.  Some reforms have been achieved, however, there are many reforms that Americans are demanding today and the avenues for said reform have been closing.  Petitions and emails/phone calls to “our” representatives are summarily ignored or rejected.  Voting in the two party system is ludicrous as there is very little difference between the Republicans and Democrats.  Protests are thwarted by sound cannons, pepper spray, or sometimes more extreme measures.  Political groups that shake the status quo are subverted by agents provacateurs.  Our repeated petitions have been met with repeated injury.

So what do we do?  Is it time to re-declare our independence?  Are these evils sufferable or is it a case of pop culture distractions?  If so, when will the evil become insufferable?

Cops Conducting Target Practice on Images of Children and Pregnant Women

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"In every image, the suspect is showing holding a gun, meant to force officers of the law to act without hesitation in even the most unusual life-or-death scenarios."

What if the person holding the gun was not a threat to the cop?

Welcome to America: Texas Police Sniper Guns Down Immigrants From Helicopter

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It seems those skills learned overseas are being utilized here now.

Father Killed By Off-Duty Cop Who Ran Over His Daughter

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Florida Woman Suing Cops After 'Tampon Forcibly Removed' During Arrest

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Absolutely disgusting!

A State-Sponsored Anti-Sikh 'Hate Crime' The Media Ignores

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Teen Claims She Was Handcuffed By Aggressive Cops For Using Student Metrocard

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NYPD, City Lawyers at Odds Over Occupy Suit

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"But Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said Friday that the city's stance could have a 'chilling effect' on police officers.

He told reporters it might make some officers hesitate to 'engage.'"

 Oh no!  You mean, the police might actually have to allow protesters to protest?!?  The horror!

Biker's Broken Jaw by Cop Nets Her $225,000

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This headline should read "Cop Breaks Biker's Jaw, Stays on Force While Citizens Pay Settlement."

UC Davis Confirms Officer at Center of Pepper Spraying Controversy No Longer on the Force

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Justice! (kind of)

Disneyland Under Siege

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Anaheim Officials Scramble to Contain Public Anger Over Police Shootings

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Did the NYPD Break International Law in Suppressing Protest?

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Yes!

"Most shocking is the section titled 'use of force,' and the accompanying 36-page table that documents 130 incidents of violence police committed against Occupy activists. The list of incidents by its very nature couldn't be exhaustive, but is intended to show the wide range of force police used against activists. Some of the incidents are quite serious; punching, over-hand swinging of batons, and “intentionally applying very hard force to the broken clavicle of a handcuffed and compliant individual.” Reading through the table leaves one with a dizzying sense of brutality, as ten months of condensed violence flash before one’s eyes.

On October 14, the report states, an officer approached a protester, and punched him, knocking him to the ground. In an interview, the protester said, 'I was walking away from him, I was not walking toward him . . . I was going away. I didn’t say anything [to the officer].' On December 17, an ordained priest was punched in the temple by an officer, causing him to seek emergency treatment. There were several injuries on March 17 and 18, when Occupy activists attempted to reestablish an encampment in Zuccotti Park. The report lists many other serious uses of force, as well as scores of instances of shoving, pushing, and physically intimidating Occupy protesters."

UPDATE: Here's the whole report.

Dear Police Departments

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This is so good.

Anaheim Police and Protesters Continue to Clash as Fires Burn

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Unfortunately I think this is just the beginning.  As long as state and municipal governments continue to protect police officers who murder unarmed Americans, the People will continue to fight back.  I do not see this situation de-escalating.  Divide and conquer is alive and well in America where instead of fighting the money junkies and criminal politicians, the People are stuck fighting law enforcement who are also victims of this system.

Tim Pool and Amber Lyon Fired on By Anaheim Police With Riot Weapons

This happened last night while the East Coast was asleep.  Anaheim citizens were in the street for the fourth day in a row due to their anger over two officer=involved murders of unarmed citizens over the weekend.  Tim Pool and Amber Lyon are independent journalists who were there live streaming in order to get the unedited story out to the world.

One Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting in Dallas

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This situation is getting very serious.

Mayor Bloomberg Says Cops Should Go On Strike Until Americans Give Up Their Guns

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Go ahead and go on strike!  Maybe then, Americans will reclaim the rights to free speech and assembly!

The Obama Deception

I wanted to share a series of tweets that appeared in my feed today from Azulay Romond:

"All Obama lovers. This your last chance to take a hard honest look at the record of a man who has lied to us, who will detain us, who...

Who will order martial law on us after he disarms us. Food is rising, social programs are being drastically cut. Our economy is crushed...

Because there is no punishment to those that have scammed us. He appoints monsanto lawyers to our FDA, he appoints GE as our jobs czar...

He signs executive orders in the middle of the night and on holidays so no one will know until it is too late. He murders Americans w drones...

I worked this man's campaign In 2008 tirelessly. I proudly voted for him. I made a terrible mistake. Be brave, think, inform yourselves...

Don't tell me to fuck off. Look it up. I am not making up stories. President Obama has betrayed us all. What he says is not what he does...

Btw. I detest Romney also. Just think. Think What we could accomplish If we stopped Falling for the lies and demanded truth!"