Your Home is No Longer Your Castle
Posted in Governmental Issues by Karen Rhodes on October 25th, 2006 I guess most everyone knows that back in June the Supreme Court decided, in a 5-4 decision, that government can take your property for private development. So when that large store that I refuse to speak of, decides they want to build on your property and you don’t want to give it up. Too bad. Our government has decided you can’t say "no".
Lauren Canario was arrested on September 22 for peacefully protesting the seizure of a home in New London Conn. She has been in prison since then with no visitors allowed. Well, Monday, she appeared in court and was ordered held indefinitely for trial at an unscheduled future date as reported at Homeland Stupidy. This is ridiculous. The last time I checked we were in the United States and had rights given to us by the Constitution.
Protesters arrived early Monday to support Canario. But, according to Free State Project member Kat Dillon, “They told us she wouldn’t be brought in until 2 p.m., so we went out until about 1:30 p.m. When we came back, it was done and no one got to see her.” 10-year-old protester William asked his father, “Why would they trick us like that, Dad?”
An anonymous source at the courthouse said State officials were heard laughing about the demonstration. — Michael Fisher
“This is a wake up call for America,” said John Connell, who traveled from New Hampshire to join the protest. “You’re supposed to have a speedy and public trial in this country. The portion of the public that was there specifically for this trial was known by the court officers, including the pompous court jester in the black robe. . . . [McMahon] gave this prolonged speech about the right to remain silent, and then punishes a person for doing it.”
“What Lauren is doing is exposing the brutality of the system,” Connell said. “Today’s [court proceeding] was a subtle brutality, things you will never read in the newspaper. If you want to exercise your rights, you’re going to get punished for it.” — Michael Fisher
We need more more people like Lauren and John to stand up and fight because our rights as Americans and now even our homes are being taken away for the all mighty dollar.
GRAFFITI said,
November 3, 2006 @ 9:41 am
Thanks for helping spread the word. We finally got some letters from Lauren, they are attempting to break her will by granting than withholding her blanket etc. She is in good spirits and amazingly upbeat. Here is the contact info for the “judge”, who by the way was involved in the Kelo takings process. Kevin P. McMahon Superior Court, G.A. 10 112 Broad Street New London, CT 06320 Phone (860) 443-8343 – stay on the line when it prompts for options, they will answer during normal business hours. Fax Line (860) 437-1168
Michael Hampton said,
November 3, 2006 @ 7:26 pm
Thanks for the mention. I don\\\’t recall getting a ping from you; are you sure you have your blog set to “Notify other weblogs” when you post? You can follow Lauren\\\’s case at the nhfree.com forums.
Karen Rhodes said,
November 5, 2006 @ 7:24 am
Thanks for the numbers, Grafiti. I’ll get some people on a calling and fax campaign.
Karen Rhodes said,
November 5, 2006 @ 7:25 am
I thought so Michael. I’ll check on it and make sure. Thanks for letting me know.