Hello Bob,
I’m sorry to read of this near conclusion of your run-in with cannabis prohibition laws in SD. Like you, I’d hope to see a suspended sentence, or a lower sentence all together.
With 98% of all criminal cases being plea bargained, I’m sure this Hobson’s Choice was a difficult one to make.
Being banned from public advocacy regarding something you–and clearly tens of millions of other Americans agree should be discussed publicly–maybe the cruelest cut of all. One that I suspect is ironically going to draw more attention/media awareness to your ‘run-of-the-mill’ cannabis bust than any cannabis possession case in your state’s history (if it has not already).
You may have to remain mum about marijuana advocacy (for a year), but groups like NORML never will, and where your voice has been temporarily silenced by a system (i.e., the mechanisms of cannabis prohibition) no longer worthy of public respect in America (and South Dakota), know full well that hundreds of thousands of your like-minded friends and fellow cannabis consumers will be LOUDLY protesting the continuation of cannabis prohibition from the halls of Congress, to Statehouses across the country, to the streets and parks in protest of both a failed public policy—and against any government or court mandates that seek criminal sanctions against citizens who disagree with prohibition laws, and will not allow them to share their views with the general public.
When a simple cannabis arrest turns into government restrictions on protected First Amendment speech and right of assembly, cannabis consumers and concerned citizens need to re-double their efforts to end our country’s expensive and destructive cannabis prohibition laws.
Godspeed Bob! Please remain in touch with NORML!!
Cannabem liberemus,
–Allen St. Pierre
NORML
On 7/6/09 9:40 PM, “Bob Newland” <newland@rapidcity.com> wrote:
6 July 2009
Hello everyone;
This will be the last email I send under the banner ‘South Dakotans for Safe Access‘ at least for a year.
By now, most of you know I plead to a felony count of possession of marijuana in May. Today I was sentenced.
In an hour-long sentencing hearing, Judge Delaney waxed reminiscent as he described his admiration for Muhammad Ali’s stance against an illegal war, which cost him millions of dollars and his peak performing years, during which time he did not complain, nor did he leave the country that so abused him for his beliefs.
Then, citing the fact that he (Judge Delaney) had to account for his actions to the hundreds of kids he sees in juvenile court, he sentenced me to a year in the Penn. Co. jail, with all suspended but 45 days. During the suspended part of the sentence I will wear a bracelet that senses alcohol use and I will be subject to arbitrary piss tests by a probation officer to detect illegal “drug” use. In addition I may have no “public role” in cannabis law reform advocacy during that year.
Work release is an option, but I have few marketable skills, especially in a time when everyone else is getting laid off. I’ll follow any leads any of you might have.
It was somewhat harsher than I expected, and probably less than I deserved. At least it did not cost me a career worth millions, and my peak performing years won’t begin until July 6, 2010. And that’s about all I feel comfortable saying about it. For a year.
I’ll turn 61 in prison, doin’ six weeks for smokin’ a joint. Mama cried.
*****
I will do my time beginning sometime in August. If I have a job of the conventional sort (you know, with a time to get there and a time to leave) I can get work release. So, if you have any ideas for me along those lines?…
Thanks again to all who sent letters to the judge, and to those who have sent messages of support to me.
For 40 years I have watched as dozens of people I know–and thousands I know of–go through this same, ummm?, procedure. Now it’s happening to me, and I feel the same frustration over the purposelessness of it all as I have felt for all those other people, many, many, many of whom were treated far more viciously than I.
Someday this war will be over.
So long for now,
Bob
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For anything for which email is inadequate, contact sender at
24594 Chokecherry Ridge Rd
Hermosa SD 57744
605-255-4032
My, my, you’d think public advocacy for marijuana legalization was something to be afraid of…..
WTF!! Why did they stop at a year of not being able to speak? If they feel they have the power to silence you for a year,why wouldnt they silence you forever? This bodes very bad for free Amreica. I’m telling you people,our freedoms are at risk here. I think in the end,this fight over cannabis will reveal just how much danger ouir freedoms are really in. Our leaders or judges for that matter snould NOT have the power to silence anyone for anything. I would be suprised if the ACLU doesnt get involved in these cases…then again.
Well Bob…If you can’t speak We the People will do it for you.
I am, my self, sitting on the shore, looking out at the “vast sea of truth that lay before me.” “I will lay me down” for that truth…because…I am inspired by the will of the People. As Ray Charles said…
“Life is just notes under our fingures…we just have to figure out which ones to play.”
We have, this very day, all the necessary ingredients
“brewing”…that caused the American Revolution…that which we fought and died for. The most recognizable of these ingredients today is censorship of free speach. This small group of prohibs are “VIOLATING THE CONSTITUTION WITH ABSOLUTE DISREGARD FOR WE THE PEOPLE…ALWAYS WITHOUT REGARD FOR ANYONE BUT THEMSELVES.”
Someone once asked me…”WHY CAN’T WE ALL GET ALONG?”
My reply was and still is…”STOP TRYING TO STRAIGHTEN MY PICTURES…AND…GET OFF MY PATH OF INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM.” I also made it perfectly clear that “IF YOU’RE GOING TO PUSH THE AMERICAN DREAM…BE HONEST…OTHERWISE TAKE YOUR LITTLE ACT DOWN THE ROAD.
So Lord…let us win…but…if we can’t win…let us be brave in the attempt.
Just a side not: Its reasons like this that I havent used cannabis for a very long time. I wont be til we get it legal. It was my fathers death that really got me in this fight. Cancer. He could have dont much better without the the drugs they pumped into him. It was terrible what these man made drugs did to him.
Get yourself a web site that takes paypal and I will kick in some bucks to help you out. When will our country quit enslaving and destroying its own people???
We must draw a line in the sand to our representatives on this issue and others. I have lived in a country where the tail is wagging the dog long enough…
Cherokee Fred Jesus
This is rediculous. That’s all I can say.
Staying up on cannabis news like I do I don’t know how this got by me until now??? I have never heard of such a thing. Although I am a cannabis (and general) news hound I have to wonder why I have not heard of such a thing. So now I now about this decimation of the First Amendment. Unconscionable! How could this be permitted in the USA? Perhaps since they will do this to a man who used an herb that has killed nobody they should also slap this sentence on the alcohol, tobacco and pharmaceutical companies which products kill thousands of people a year. That would be a hoot.
The longer I live in America, the more I know this is not what it was supposed to be.
this is so sad.
i feel really frustrated right now. it’s not right. what a loser of a judge. he should’ve stood up for what was right even if it’s illegal.
I’m very surprised that a court in this country can strip you of your first amendment rights. Is this due to the fact that you are now considered a felon? Does the ACLU know of this and would they be willing to take up the issue. I thought the whole reason our founding fathers put this protection in writing was to avoid this type of gag. I thought we are free to find fault with our government even in times when the vast majority doesn’t want to hear it.
This is exactly what we presented to the Nebraska legislature when we asked for decriminalization of cannabis. The punishment doesn’t fit the crime. If having cannabis can rob a person of all of their constitutonal rights and keep them from being employed or holding a public license to be a barber or doctor or lawyer,etc. and keep them from voting then this is another form of silencing dissenting opinions. What can we do to show our support for Bob? More importantly what can we do to show the nation how wrong this policy of prohibition is and how the government is using it to suppress free speech.
“In addition I may have no “public role” in cannabis law reform advocacy during that year.”
When the prohibitionists realize that the evidence in their case is overwhelmingly opposed to their ridiculous contentions, they, in desperation, will resort to shutting people up. I predict that there will be actual attempts on the lives of those who differ with the politicians. The DEA will resort to assasinations to prevent their monetary gluttony from being threatened. ShutzStaffel, Ja!
We’ll speak louder!!!
think it is about time to start fighting fire with fire….
I had a thought(ya I know thats dangerous these days). What kind of world would this be if alcohol prohibiton was still in effect? Would our leaders be fighting wars in other countries to stop the flow of alcohol into this country? What would this country look like if not only alcohol prohibition was still in effect but they(our leaders)also had the WOD(people) in effect at the same time? My god this would be so much worse. You people all know that if certain people in this country had their way,thats the way it would be. If you think our rights a trampled on now Think of what it would be that way! Becareful….It could happen.
If I was Bob, I’d get as many friends as possible to donate enough money to leave the country forever and live in Amsterdam and continue legalization advocay from over there. Fuck Amerika. This is not the country my dad and my uncle fought for in the Battle of the Bulge. 75 years of prohibition is FUCKING DISGRACEFUL!!!! How can this happen in the greatest country in the world? Perhaps we are not the greatest country after all??????
2 different countries no bigger than New Jersey are light years ahead of us on drug policy. That’s a FUCKING EMBARASSMENT!!!!!!!!!!!
And by the way, I wrote Peter King and told him instead of raging jealous rants on dead pop stars, foucus your energy on reversing the greatest fraud ever perpetrated on the American people and the greatest civil rights violation since slavery: the prohibition of cannabis. He emailed me back “This is to acknowledge receipt of your email”. FIRE THAT TURD!!
I cannot begin to say how appaled I am about the current situation in the united states. The environment, housing situation, recesion, sprialing unemployment rate(including myself) and of course the continued punishment for marijana use. I am seriously embarassed to live in this country. I grew up beleiving the united states was about living the american dream and living free. Ive found that isnt so true. Reading this article about Bob, the young lady dieing in texas prison(originaly arrested for marijuana) and the continued problems with people who have been prescribed weed but are still having major problems sadens me so much. If your living where medical marijuana is legal than there should be no problems with patients period. Im sick of reading about these people denied and screwed out of their medicine. The only thing I can put together is that many influential people think marijuana is a joke. Its time to wake up. There is nothing funny about people needing thier medicine. I use it for depression. I live in a state where its not legal but it has helped me so much I dont take anti depressants anymore. Yet when I smoke it I know Im at risk of getting in trouble. Well its worth the risk to me. Why is not legalized and taxed yet? I mean how can you argue it shouldnt be, unless your un informed. Noml has informed everyone including our president. I am seriously at the point I dont want to be apart of this country anymore which is so sad. Its not that I dont want to be here its that our situation has made it so I cant be proud to be an american…….
The legalization of marijuana, to me, represents a move in the logical direction. This country was founded on liberty and the CONSTITUTION was made to protect some of the most basic liberties we pride ourselves on as Americans.
The fact that our government disregards the constitution enrages me. This country is slipping out of it’s core values. We need to change this direction!
Can the judge actually take away first amendment rights?
This sounds fucking unconstitutional as hell. Even death row inmates are afforded freedom of religion and speech, which are in the same damn amendment that this judge just threw out the fucking window.
Utterly a needless delay to have to wait a year or any longer folks. Com’on! Medical patients can be healed instead of dying. What’s the hold up? Reform is now, get over it, delayed reform means more lives lost. Shame on prohibitionist of MJ, death is on your hands for the delay that causes lives to end as a direct result of opponents against marijuana as a medicine. How do these kinds of people in goverment sleep at night?
GOT A NEW WEB SITE LINK IF YOU CLICK ON MY NAME ABOVE, aerial photos of my home town, Cookeville, TN!
Tennesseans In Wait,
Mr. Rick Seymour
Activist & NORML Member
Cookeville, TN
Have you been in contact with the ACLU and other civil liberties organizations in your area? Because what the judge ordered of you may very well be a violation of the First Amendment’s right to free speech. The system is totally within its boundaries to tell you not to use, but I am not sure they can constitutionally prevent you from publically advocating a change in the laws. Although if you voluntarily agreed to this before the plea deal was signed, there MAY be nothing you can do… Still, I’d contact some lawyers. The ACLU or similar groups may be willing to file a lawsuit seeking an injunction on your behalf. Hell, I’ve never heard of any case totally similar to this before – even if you lose there is a miniscule chance that the Supreme Court might be interested in the constitutional implications. Peace and good luck.
Another story, I am recently seperated,After 20 yrs, Smoked with my Ex the entire time, My father in law is dying of cancer, so the family decided to use my Pro marijuana stance to remove me from any inheratence, They found and entered into court several letters and pro marijuana statements I had made, and said I was a danger to my children, business and community, (16 yr fireman, EMT, Planning board, Boy scout commisioner, Very active in my community. They wanted me to stop my actions, take court mandated urin tests and sign papers to remove any momitary gain from inheritance if I refused, I am now single and recieving alimony from my ex, Court date is in september when we split everything, They did not realize MA is a 50 50 state. So I promised to keep up my fight.
Thank yuo R.O.E for your comments. I agree with you in so many ways, except that I’m gonna continue to use it while it’s illegal.
Now with the situation at hand, and our government now trying to silence people. I believe they’re going to spark a fire that our government isn’t ready for. Our country was founded on some standards, and throughout the years I’ve been watching those standards literally get stripped away from us without just cause. They attempt to take away our right to bear arms, they throw in the patriot basically throwing out our privacy, and enacting a way to break our liberty even further. Now our government has gone to the extent of attempting to take away freedom of speech. This will not stand.
“When, in the course of human events, it becomes neccessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the seperate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind, requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the seperation.” “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundations on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to affect their safety and happiness.” Declearation of Independence paragraph 1 and 2
The penalties of a crime should not be doing more harm than the crime itself, and when this is happening (which is now) I believe it is up to the people to stand up, abolish it, and change it. The time is now to take a full march against our government and make the overthrow of power. The time is now, The time for change.
Sincerely,
420_freedom
The end approachs for freedom. Join the government in its authoritarian rule or fall.
Sounds like he was an effective advocate for the opposition to have the courts put that in his probation.
It is probably an illegal provision,just as making someone leave a state because of a crime committed there,and it is definitely in contradiction with the
Bill of Rights,which as far as I know,have no provision
for exceptions to your freedom of speech.
Hey ya’ll…here’s a little toast to the prohibs.
“Here’s to you, as good as you are,
and here’s to me, as bad as I am,
but, as good as you are,
and, as bad as I am,
I’m as good as you are,
as bad as I am.”
I am dumbfounded!. Can the court really do that? Such a stipulation doesn’t sound at all legal to me. I realize there are many ways the sytem can make it impossible to fight it, can this really be one of those situations? The ACLU and other reform groups should be ALL OVER THIS. The first ammendment is only for those on legal drugs? FUCK YOU! I absolutly don’t want this to be the last I hear on this case. And if standing up for himself will result in a probation violation then we need to be the voice for him. This could be any one of us out there fighting to end prohibition. We absolutly CANNOT ignore this!
#17 U Hit That Right On The Money
This is too much.
NORML, surely the ACLU will be interested in a … ahem, joint operation, here?
this is one of the most flagrant violations of a person’s rights i’ve heard of in recent times.
24 Sean Crystal
I was going to post your exact words…then…bang!!!! there it was. Well, that’s two of us.
@ #23 Jeff T: sorry to hear that man but honestly, that’s very shady of your family to do that to you. i would equate that as backstabbing. hopefully you get what you deserve and they end up regretting their actions. keep up the fight everyone! change is coming – it’s not a matte of if, just when…
This proves a point we have been making for quite some time with the prohibition and illegalization of marijuana is not just about the legality or even the prohibition of it alone Our rights as stated in the i belive the preamble or in our constitution “WE THE PEOPLE” yea right more like we the govt. This BS needs to stop and end prohibition. We need to start thinking out side the box sort of by joining forces in a massive campaign if we do this and have every one who is for the cause all the way from LEAP to NORML supplied not only with numbers but as a whole and show we shall not keep silent come on people how much more victims will it take? We need to do all we can and show them that we shall not rendure our rights as Americans. Lets fight their asses and show them we know what we want as Americans and what we want is for our govt. to make marijuana legalized and the prohibition to be ended . Together we shall make an impact on this in just. Our time is now…..
#20 KTG I agree with you.
#22 Adam Y I agree with you.
#24 Sean Crystal I agree with you. ‘This will not stand.’
Nope, nadda, uh-uh, it won’t hold up in court. Just you all mark my word that this predujice bias judge will get his retarded plain old stupid words shoved back into his ugly mouth and be forced to eat ’em. That is the power of free speech. Everyone around this judge are the ones responsible to ensure this man’s free speech. I can picture probation officers and the likes’ thereof propelling human response to the judge’s wicked gestures. The Lord and His Almighty ways will endure. Amen. I hope I am right, anyway. If I’m wrong I’m wrong but I have alot of faith. Wendy.
Sounds like the Constitution is going BANANA REPUBLIC. Too much government mentality always on the down side for us. Interpret the laws that fit them to try to stay on top. They say the mind is a terrible thing to waste but when you speak your mind and it makes sense they don’t like it. RADICAL THINKING-BEYOND THE NORM OF THEIR LEVELS.
How is it legal, or even possible for the government to take away someones first amendment rights? That is WAY bigger than getting caught with some cannabis and becoming a unicorn. That is the governemnt declairing that they will strip away anyones rights whenever they want to. That is them announcing that our “rights” are nothing but privlidges that they grant to us. Being an American means nothing to them. They reserve the right to strip you of your rights protected by the bill of rights? WTF? Why are people not freaking out about things like this? They do these horrible things to us, but we just sit around dumbfounded. This governemnt is getting to big for it’s britches.
This should prove to everyone that if the govt. doesn’t think that it should be done then they will stop at nothing to make it so. Even if it means stomping on everyone that stands in their way. I’ve always said that their should be no reason for prohibition to continue and that all of the laws pertaining to the use are based on false principles and ideologies that derive punishment to a group of specific individuals. If we can’t have an honest, truthful discussion on this topic how can we ever expect to get any truth to matters that effect every single one of us. They have no problem telling us what they think we should hear. Ever-increasing debt, Health Care “reform”, Bailouts, Stimulus?, Inflation from the stimulus, taxing the balls off of everything, concerns of trust, I could go on but won’t. Even then you don’t hear the whole story, you just hear what they want you to hear. It’s really starting to make people’s blood boil and it’s just “idiocracy”. They push and push and push then something happens then they say, “I had no idea that something like that could happen.” Ok, like you didn’t know exactly what you were doing? They are attacking every single person in this country to see what we are made of. I have a huge problem with the fact that we have become de-synsitized to death. Like we’re only suppose to care about someone dieing when they tell us to care. I wish death on no man, woman or child. You cannot cheat death, it is a fact of life. Although, I see absolutely no reason for my fellow people die, be placed in harms way, for a group who could care less about their well being. For some mysterious reason they wish it upon me for my views. I can’t even begin to explain what has happened to this once great country. It really does prove that when the govt. begins to pass laws that pertain only to the people and not the ones that govern we are traveling down a path of complete control over the land of the free. I guess when your right, your wrong? Everyone has stake in this country and we should have a say in what happens. No, you have no business in the affairs of this country because it is led by money, power and greed. In the end they will have none. “If the govt. fears it’s people their is liberty; If the people fear it’s govt. their is tyranny.” They’ve sold their soul to the highest bidder. I think it’s time for a complete revamp of the structure. People need to prove that they can control the outcome of elections and positioning. A person’s word is worth nothing if not weighted with gold. America, land of the free sheeple. Congrats to those who keep turning on us and showing just how sick and twisted “politics” can be.
When will the elected officials, judges and others in a position of public trust realize that this type of violation of constitutional precepts hurts all of us?
This has happened to other activists before. This isn’t anything new. I don’t know what the legal basis is, but as I said, other activists have been prevented from espousing their views.
they want everyone to be silenced! They want all of us to believe decades of lies and falsehoods regarding “marijuana”… i.e. cannabis! The real truth is , their hasn’t been one death associated with cannabis. While
the people of this nation are f’in dying from every damn day from pharmaceutical drugs that the these company peddle to the populace. Every day someone dies from f’in heroin, cocaine, meth, etc… Not marijuana, not cannabis.
Its about damn time the the american people wake up and stop being fed a big pile of lies. I wont stand for it, and as far as im concerned regarding cannabis the government can go fuck off.
Hello all, all the way from India. I keep updated with NORML, because its an issue close to my heart. Although its only abt rights in America, we all know how laws in America reflect all over the world.
I feel deeply saddened by the outcome of bob’s trial, I do hope we see some rationality in the way this system works in the close future.
Till then bob I do hope you manage to spend your time fruitfully I cannot imagine what it would be like, I have been writing about human rights for a long time and perhaps one day share the same faith as you.
But the laws of the universe are on our side, all we want is a better place to live in. Some positive energy from me to you.
Peace and Love,
Clyde
This letter is on it’s way to Obama with the morning post.
Dear President Obama:
I read an article today on Norml.org which truly concerns me and brings into question the morals of our country’s court systems. The article was actually two letters sent between NORML and Bob Newland of South Dakota. In case you are unaware of the situation, Mr. Newland was recently sentenced to one year in prison for possession of marijuana. While I understand that marijuana is illegal and I do not question the merit of the sentence, I do question what happened when the Judge suspended his sentence.
Mr. Newland is to spend 45 days in jail and for the rest of that year he was supposed to serve he will be on probation. As a condition of his release he will be required to wear a bracelet which monitors alcohol use and submit to drug tests administered by his probation officer. But in addition to these normal requirements, he “…may have no ‘public role’ in cannabis law reform advocacy during that year”. His crime does not merit restrictions to his freedom of speech.
If the American people are not allowed to write letters and protest laws for which they believe are unjust, we are not respecting the sanctity of our Constitution, the document which holds the core rights of our citizens.
While I fully understand that freedom of speech may need to be somewhat restricted to maintain order in prisons, I do not see a man on probation who is peacefully advocating law reform to be a danger. It seems to me that the restriction of his speech is purely to further the ambitions of the judge who no doubt dislikes the idea of marijuana legalization.
Millions of our fellow countrymen have used marijuana at one point or another. I presume that nearly all of them at that point would have sought changes to the law. While millions of others do not want to see the laws changed, I whole-heartedly believe that if speech is to be restricted, it must be for a reason.
In nearly every instance where free speech has been restricted, it has been done for a good reason. Whether to stop immoral and explicit ideas from reaching children or preserving peace or stopping violent threats against people, there has most always been a reason. This particular case is unjustifiable.
As the leader of this country and a man who has great influence over the rest of the world, you have a duty to ensure that judgments passed by courts are legal and justifiable. It is my opinion that Mr. Newland does not deserve the label of ‘criminal’, but at the very least I would like to see you restore his freedom of speech. But beyond this case, which is not an isolated one, I would like to see all of those who have been released from prison or are on probation to have their full freedom of speech returned to them.
I truly hope that you will consider this matter as it is one that I feel strongly about. Our freedom is what makes us one of the greatest nations in the world.
Sincerely,
MP
Its a sad, sad day in America when a judge whos duty is to uphold the constitution denys a person our most basic right. Does the ACLU know about this? I would fight this tooth and nail!
This appears to be the Judge in question, Hermosa SD is in Cluster County):
http://judgedelaney.com/
I doubt the state could actually inforce that ban on his free speech.I think that is agianst his consitutional rights and i would fight it all the way to the supreme court.
Is it possible to circulate the letter MP wrote (post 42) with endorsing signatures? While we all, in one way or another,support the end of prohibition, this blatant assault on the constitutional rights of a citizen. I am no legal scholar but it is my understanding citizenship (and therefore the rights afforded to citizens) can be lost only in cases of high crimes and misdermeanors (such as treason).
The struggle to end prohibition must have a respect for the law no matter how unjust. The stipulations of this ruling oversteps the boundaries and abridges constitutionally protected rights. The punishment should resonate with a wide scope of Americans independent of their feelings towards ending prohibition. Wedges can be driven between the factions that support prohibition, and coalitions can be built with those who at the very least support the notion of freedom of speech.
Not to create a simply instrumental view of Mr. Newland’s punishment, this event, and this man, may serve as a powerful symbol.
This is very sad…I don’t even know how to react. All of this over a plant…
37 A…I couldn’t have said it better, and I hope every single one of us feels the same way. I would only like to add this to an already brilliant post.
BRINKSMANSHIP
While “My Evil Brother” and his Lords of the Modern World are trying to create robots with artificial intellegence…they are at he same time…trying to make us, We the People, mindless robots. As AMERICAN CITIZENS it’s hard, I hope impossible, to accept that we are now just another provence in “My Evil Brother’s world.”
If you believe that cannabis prohibition is the only area that is being invaded…think twice! If you’re keeping a tally on those liberties that have fallen to forced integration, social encroachment, leading to a controlled mass, you’re going to run out of papaer.
IT’S CALLED BRINKSMANSHIP
They are taking us to the brink. Once there, We the People will be forced to either surrender…or…punch them in the snoot. That sounds like a choice doesn’t it? WRONG!
So I ask you…MY FELLOW AMERICANS…to reconsider what our most beloved President had to say.
WE MUST ESPECIALLY BEWARE OF MY EVIL BROTHER AND HIS SMALL GROUP OF SELFISH MEN WHO WOULD CLIP THE WINGS OF THE AMERICAN EAGLE IN ORDER TO FEATHER THEIR OWN NEST. WE HAVE UNALTERABLY SET OUR FACES AGAINST TYRRANY, AND MADE THE MOST SUCCINCT STATEMENT OF WHICH WE’RE PREPARED TO FIGH.
THIS IS NO VISION OF THE NEW MILLENIUM. IT IS A DEFINATE BASIS FOR A KIND OF WORLD ATTAINABLE IN OUR TIME AND GENERATION. THAT THE WORLD IS THE VERY ANTITHEIS OF THE SO-CALLED NEW WORLD ORDER WHICH MY EVIL BROTHER SEEMS TO CREATE. TO THAT NEW WORLD ORDER WE PROPOSE THE GREATER CONCEPTION…MORAL ORDER. A GOOD SOCIETY IS ABLE TO FACE SCHEMES OF WORLD DOMINATION WITHOUT FEAR.
MILLIONS OF WE THE PEOPLE HAVE PLACED THEIR DESTINY IN THE HANDS, AND HEADS, AND HEARTS OF THEIR FELLOWS…
FREE MEN AND WOMEN…AND THEIR FAITH UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF THEIR BELIEF SYSTEM. FREEDOM MEANS…”THE SUPREMACY OF HUMAN RIGHTS.” OUR SUPPORT GOES TO THOSE WHO STRUGGLE TO GAIN THOSE RIGHTS OR KEEP THEM. OUR STRENGTH IS IN THE UNITY OF OUR PURPOSE. TO THAT CONCEPT THERE CAN BE NO END SAVE VICTORY.
FDR…FOUR FREEDOMS SPEACH.
There is no doubt we are slaves living in a police state where we either bow to prohibitionists’ will, or pay the consequences with our freedom and property. Surely our founding fathers are turning over in their graves. Any nation that violates God’s will for people to live in freedom with liberty is doomed.
This is to everyone asking how this provision in Mr. Newland’s sentence could possibly be legal: there is no way in hell it should be. That being said, he probably can’t even appeal the sentence. When you make a plea deal, they lay out all the provisions in front of you, including, in this case, restriction from speaking publicly, and you agree to abide by those provisions. In contrast, when convicted of a crime (very different from a plea deal from a legal perspective)all provisions of the sentence are imposed upon you by the court – you don’t agree to them. This makes a world of difference in the eyes of the justice system. Generally speaking – in fact, I’d put money on this being a hard and fast rule – you can’t appeal a plea deal or any provisions of a plea deal once accepted. The court will tell you if you thought the plea deal was wrong you shouldn’t have accepted it. If Mr. Newland had fought the charges and been convicted instead of pleading, I’ll guarantee that the court wouldn’t have dared include this provision because the judge knows full well that it is a violation of freedom of speech. Unfortunately, there is precedent for these actions – when Tommy Chong was busted, he accepted a similar provision in his plea deal. Don’t read this the wrong way – I do not, in any way, agree with what the court did here. I think the ACLU or somebody should try to appeal this, but I’m also willing to bet money that the courts will say exactly what I just said.
We must fight harder or lose it all!!!
CFJ
I’ve had online contacts with Bob Newland over the course of several years, and both he and his plight are real. He led a walk around the entire State of South Dakota a few years ago to publicize legalization and medpot. He has led ASA in South Dakota for the past few years.
He needs our help. He needs a job first, to get him out of jail early. He (and we ALL) need to help him appeal that part of his sentence which prohibits him from speaking freely. Our legal system has disgraced itself AGAIN by purporting to take away his constitutional rights which the courts are supposed to have sworn to protect. I am rather surprised that NORML hasn’t already decided to take this on, along with the ACLU. I thought Federal law punished people who violated our citizens’ constitutional rights. It should. I think Bob Newland is a hero, and I think we all ought to stand alongside him in his fight, which is our fight, for freedom of speech and thought.
I am having trouble find the reason for
Theresa Anthony’s death in the Houston Chronicle. If someone can assist me please do so.
#37 A – “If the government fears its people there is Liberty; if the people fear their government there is tyranny.” Very well said kudos to you.
To Tyler D. in Iraq, “Thank You from all of us in the good ‘ole U.S. of America.” Come home safe and sound real soon okay? okay.
# 40 – Hooray to igor…RIGHT ON – RIGHT ON THE MONEY!
# 41 – Clyde Fernandes from India – WOW THIS REALLY IS THE WORLD WIDE WEB. I love your comments..please stay in touch with all of us NORML people.
#42 MP – Kudos to you also today. I plan to write President Obama asap too. I did send my book to Assembly Gentlemen to Congress in San Francisco.
Mr. Mark Leno’s went over in March and
Mr. Tom Ammiano’s was mailed April 1st. I hoped to spark a nerve somewhere. I’m not sure if my story was read by anyone but I surely hope so.
I also sent my book to our wonderfully powerful beautiful Oprah. It came back “unsolicited material not accepted.” I think this only means that I can now brief Oprah on-line to see if she likes my story. It had been opened and then re-sealed. I’m using that copy as my unopened U.S. postmarked copyright at present. Someone may have read it I don’t know.
I wonder what would happen if we all flooded
President Obama with a personal letter.
I never liked former President Clinton…
I refused to hail to the chief who didn’t inhale. Amen.
This is unconstitutional! You must appeal this sentence to a higher court for scrutiny. This judge has acted beyond the scope of his authority and impinged the US Constitution and the SD Constitution
If I could quote George Carlin for a moment..
“rights aren’t rights if somebody can take them away. They’re privileges. That’s all we’ve ever had in this country; a bill of temporary privileges. And if you read the news even badly, you know that every year the list gets shorter and shorter and shorter.”
GL with everything bro =(
It’s us against the U.S. government!!
Seems like its just the beginning. Openly denied the constitutional rights?
Update on the HR 2943 Bill
As of 7/08/2009 their is now 7 cosponsors and may be tracked here:
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-2943
It how ever is still in the Referred to Committee phase . To help get this out of this phase I urge that you look at the House Judiciary and the House Energy and Commerce or listed bellow is the reps for both in which you would know what congressman is for what state who is on either one and urge them to support HR 2943 . As i said earlier I have listed both of these with the reps involved for others as well as myself can contact and urge them to help support HR 2943 this is for the ones who did not become cosponsors the ones that did lets send them an email thanking them for their support.
Here is the list:
House Judiciary
Rep. John Conyers [D-MI14]
Rep. Lamar Smith [R-TX21]
Rep. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI2]
Rep. Howard Berman [D-CA28]
Rep. Frederick Boucher [D-VA9]
Rep. Jason Chaffetz [R-UT3]
Rep. Howard Coble [R-NC6]
Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN9]
Rep. William Delahunt [D-MA10]
Rep. James Forbes [R-VA4]
Rep. Trent Franks [R-AZ2]
Rep. Elton Gallegly [R-CA24]
Rep. Louis Gohmert [R-TX1]
Rep. Charles Gonzalez [D-TX20]
Rep. Robert Goodlatte [R-VA6]
Rep. Luis Gutiérrez [D-IL4]
Rep. Gregg Harper [R-MS3]
Rep. Darrell Issa [R-CA49]
Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX18]
Rep. Henry Johnson [D-GA4]
Rep. Jim Jordan [R-OH4]
Rep. Steve King [R-IA5]
Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA16]
Rep. Daniel Lungren [R-CA3]
Rep. Daniel Maffei [D-NY25]
Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY8]
Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX2]
Rep. Thomas Rooney [R-FL16]
Rep. Linda Sánchez [D-CA39]
Rep. Adam Schiff [D-CA29]
Rep. Robert Scott [D-VA3]
Rep. James Sensenbrenner [R-WI5]
Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA27]
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D-FL20]
Rep. Maxine Waters [D-CA35]
Rep. Melvin Watt [D-NC12]
Rep. Anthony Weiner [D-NY9]
Rep. Robert Wexler [D-FL19]
Res.Com. Pedro Pierluisi [D-PR]
House Energy and Commerce
Rep. Henry Waxman [D-CA30]
Rep. Joe Barton [R-TX6]
Del. Donna Christensen [D-VI]
Rep. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI2]
Rep. John Barrow [D-GA12]
Rep. Marsha Blackburn [R-TN7]
Rep. Roy Blunt [R-MO7]
Rep. Mary Bono Mack [R-CA45]
Rep. Frederick Boucher [D-VA9]
Rep. Bruce Braley [D-IA1]
Rep. Michael Burgess [R-TX26]
Rep. George Butterfield [D-NC1]
Rep. Stephen Buyer [R-IN4]
Rep. Lois Capps [D-CA23]
Rep. Kathy Castor [D-FL11]
Rep. Nathan Deal [R-GA9]
Rep. Diana DeGette [D-CO1]
Rep. John Dingell [D-MI15]
Rep. Michael Doyle [D-PA14]
Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY17]
Rep. Anna Eshoo [D-CA14]
Rep. John Gingrey [R-GA11]
Rep. Charles Gonzalez [D-TX20]
Rep. Barton Gordon [D-TN6]
Rep. Raymond Green [D-TX29]
Rep. Ralph Hall [R-TX4]
Rep. Jane Harman [D-CA36]
Rep. Baron Hill [D-IN9]
Rep. Jay Inslee [D-WA1]
Rep. Edward Markey [D-MA7]
Rep. Jim Matheson [D-UT2]
Rep. Doris Matsui [D-CA5]
Rep. Jerry McNerney [D-CA11]
Rep. Charles Melancon [D-LA3]
Rep. Christopher Murphy [D-CT5]
Rep. Tim Murphy [R-PA18]
Rep. Sue Myrick [R-NC9]
Rep. Frank Pallone [D-NJ6]
Rep. Joseph Pitts [R-PA16]
Rep. George Radanovich [R-CA19]
Rep. Michael Rogers [R-MI8]
Rep. Mike Ross [D-AR4]
Rep. Bobby Rush [D-IL1]
Rep. John Sarbanes [D-MD3]
Rep. Steve Scalise [R-LA1]
Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL9]
Rep. John Shadegg [R-AZ3]
Rep. John Shimkus [R-IL19]
Rep. Zachary Space [D-OH18]
Rep. Clifford Stearns [R-FL6]
Rep. Bart Stupak [D-MI1]
Rep. John Sullivan [R-OK1]
Rep. Betty Sutton [D-OH13]
Rep. Lee Terry [R-NE2]
Rep. Frederick Upton [R-MI6]
Rep. Greg Walden [R-OR2]
Rep. Anthony Weiner [D-NY9]
Rep. Peter Welch [D-VT]
Rep. Edward Whitfield [R-KY1]
Keep on fighting fellow patriots …..
This story got me so mad ,I turned to canna-bowl-izum !Shheeeeeeeqsh !
I have a question again-
What would happen if all of us constant bloggers here on this website posted our best and lengthiest blogs on blog.thehill.org? What if we attacked their system with massive amounts of pure, from the heart posts on this subject? Enough to let congress know that they cant ignore this for ANOTHER session… maybe they need to be really reminded of the fragility of the office the hold, and how one pissed off individual with a vendetta can take that ALL away from them. Can someone find out if we can attack that site? C’mon russ- I know you moderate these comments…could you find out an answer for me?
Then all of us bloggers on here need to ambush that website. Non-general Jake, R.O.E., Jeremy R., Manfor Mantis, myself- lets take them out. They want articulation and passion? I think there’s plenty of it here…
Sean Crystal and all those who understood my veiw,
Check this out!
They have told BOB he can have freedom of speech!?! Well our leaders are trying to pass a bill criminalizing hate speech(freedom of speech)!! Well I dont agree with someone bullying someone online til they commint suicide but this bill leaves interpurtitaion wide open to as what hate speech really is!! From The way it looks to me,they(our leaders) could ,if this bill is passed, use what we say here in these posts!!! OR ANY OTHER POSTS THAT OPENLY STATE THIER DISSENT FOR THE GOVERBNMENTS ACTIONS!! Please, anyone one here or NORML reps,tell me I’m seeing thins wrong!
It looks to me they are trying to criminalize freedom of speech which is prohibited by the constitution! They are slipping these things by us daily!! why? To what out come? What is going on in this country or with our leaders for that matter?
Sincerely worried,
R.O.E.
correction:
They have told BOB he CAN’T* have freedom of speech!?!
Here I will do it for him!
LEGALIZE, REGULATE, and TAX CANNABIS AMERICA!
fuck it… lets start a war
MP,
If you do not mind I would like to send this letter as well. I hope you respond back as I will not use your words without permission. I think that this is well written and anything that we can do to get this out to public officials should be done. I would hope that others send this as well.
The more we make our voices heard the better off we may be in the next few years. I have written everyone I can from Alaska to Hawaii and Florida to Maine and I will continue until they do something about these injustices. My governor and state reps all know my name and even if they laugh when they get another email or letter I dont care…I wont stop.
My wife is scared I will go to jail (I have stopped smoking so they cant easily use that against me) for making too much “noise” and after reading this type of “justice” she may be right…but they dont have room to lock us all up.
I hope everyone has a peaceful night.
Right on MP. I would like to make all of you aware of the fact that when you become a convicted felon in the U.S. you sacrifice all of your constitutional rights. You become a ward of the state. Even after your sentence has been completed you remain a convicted felon which means you still have no right to vote, hold a public lincense such as a nurse,lawyer, doctor etc. you can not own a firearm of any type. The list goes on and on. My point in all of this is that the worst thing that happens to a person that consumes cannabis is the government will punish you(put you in jail)and strip you of all of your rights!!!!!
THE PENALITY IS MORE HARMFUL TO YOU THAN THE CANNABIS EVER COULD BE!
We need to keep after our elected officials to right this terrible wrong. Remember to always speak the truth about cannabis. The truth will allow us to finally rid ourselves of this prohibition.
I bet you will not see this story or the Veto story in Hawaii on any nightly news show, morning news show.
When the mechanics of striping away freedom involves only a bunch of “drug crazed maniacs” nobody wants to know. The same mechanics that have taken away Mr.Newlands speech can of course be used in any court room based on precedence.
As I sit in the closet they come and take another one. As I sit in the closet the voices are getting fewer.
Orwell was an optimist…
What part of “shall not be infringed” do they not understand ? I guess they dont understand the whole part.
“The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.”
Thomas Jefferson
Is it time ?
Good call Bryce bombard them with information they cannot reject. ill go there now.
THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE POSTED KIND WORDS ABOUT MY LETTER. I HOPE THAT IT HAS THE IMPACT I’M LOOKING FOR. TO THOSE THAT WANTED TO SIGN MY LETTER AS WELL, I ENCOURAGE YOU TO DO SO.
I’VE HEARD THAT A MAILED LETTERS HAVE MORE IMPACT THAN EMAILED COPIES AND THAT BEING THE CASE, PLEASE MAIL IT TO:
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
INSIDE THE ENVELOPE PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE USING SOMEONE ELSE’S LETTER AND ARE SENDING IT YOURSELF BECAUSE YOU SIMPLY WANTED TO ENDORCE IT.
To those who missed it, my post is #42.
Can I use this case as proof of prohibs brain plaque.
What they did is marterize Bob Newland. Just look at the shit that is flying at them. I don’t give a damn for an “UNJUST LAW” that allows for loss of my first amednment right. Right or wrong …it’s “UNJUST” and at the very least, as a good american, I should not only resist it, but I should fight to defeat it.
We should thank the prohibs for this one. Amen
This scares me. It really does. Letter writing time.
hey gals & guys!
make sure to register & vote for the LATEST IMPORTANT CANNABIS POLL
http://www.newsvine.com/_question/2009/07/08/3008931-should-california-legalize-and-tax-marijuana-to-help-solve-its-budget-crisis-
60 Bryce………..Manny here!
CALLING ALL HOT ROCK GENESISTS
I WENT TO CDXX COMMUNION TODAY
and as is “customary” at Communion…”WITHIN”…I direscted my bodies life forces, examined my conscience, made atonement with God, and maintained Equilibrium of my Soul.
THEN WILL YOU HEAR ME NOW
I believe the forces of evil that are working against the Faith (which is omni-distinctional) have played the last card in their game of “BRINKSMANSHIP.” Last card…because…now they are playing “BRINKSMANSHIP” with God. I can’t wait to see how this plays out.
IF I WERE TO VENTURE A GUESS…I’D SAY
their immediate strategy is “Desarate times, require desparate measures” which is usually a last ditch attempt, and gets worse before it gets better, just because of their persistant nature…which by the way…we must at least match to stay in the game.
ANYONE WHO DOESN’T THINK THAT THEIR FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT IS A DESPARATE THING TO PROTECT, AT ALL COSTS, HAS MY PRAYERS.
either side of the bars…you’re a prisoner…God or no God! The prohibs have cut your tongue out…so that it can’t speak against them.
YOU’RE VOICELESS
This is a violation of our religious rights and free speech. Our first amendment…gone! I personally can’t allow this to happen to me, or any Hot Rock Genesist declaring the Faith. Every jack man of us that believes in our creator and his/her gift of Manna as Holy Sacrament “MUST RAISE OUR VOICES AS ONE” as a religious protest against the violation of God’s Will.
WE MUST REDRESS OUR GRIEVANCES…”AS ONE.”
We…”AS ONE”…can throw our voices at them with the clear understanding that each individual VOICE represents an individual VOTE, but as a whole, a VOTE they won’t get…if they FAIL to recognize and respect our Faith, as guaranteed in “OUR CONSTITUTION.”
I’LL VENTURE A GUESS
that there are more Hot Rock Genesists on this planet than all the other religions on earth combined. If that’s not a meaningful number to deal with, and a force to reckon with…I fail to realize…what would be.
UNDERSTANABLY SO
the prohibs don’t care about the law. They’ll break it at will…their will…to protect their_______”I’ll let you fill in the blank.”
COME ON…JOIN US…GATHER IN HIS/HER NAME
It doesn’t matter what religion you are. Our Faith is defined in Genesis I:11,12 Genesis I:29,30,31 and Genesis IX:3. We are Hot Rock Genesists…a whole bunch of Hot Rock Genesists…more than the prohibs…that’s for sure.
60 Bryce…her’s my answer…”I’m on board!”
Wendy from Good ‘ole Utah…what’s your pleasure?
Manny
P.S. We Hot Rock Genesists don’t hate prohibs…
“HATE” is not in our vocabulary, or God’s… so
…our speech towards them is not hateful. Frankly…
I found in my self at CDXX Communion…a little prayer for them…because…if anyone ever needed a prayer it’s them…and…I have Equilibrium of my Soul.
#67 stillinthecloset – comeon out we all love and respect ‘ya.
I think you might just as well be a little more positive than negative…we can just as well set our own precedents.
They cannot stop this nice gentleman Newland from TALKING; they just can’t.
By “drug crazed maniacs” I’m not sure of whom you are referring to. Wendy.
Thanx MP #70 for the address this fine day in world history making! S M I L E ‘ yep I am smiling. Sure does feel good finally huh.
How on earth can they make a ruling like that in america? It is unconstitutional! Clearly we have bigger issues to confront other then marijuana prohibition, it would appear our very freedoms are at stake here! People if we don’t act now things will get worse. If you want pot legalized we must take down the tyranny that drives the prohibition. The silencing of legal US citizens is not something the people should take lightly and it breaks my heart to see that noone is doing anything signifigant about it. Do you think your government is even gonna budge with non violent protest? Im sorry but we need to fight violently if we want to be a free people again. We the people must go to WAR with our own government. It is our right!!!! If we dont they will continue to ignore and mis treat us. We have created a monster that is seeking to control the world and if they succeed, then revolution will be impossible. We must stop them before they become to powerful to defeat. People, its time to join hands, and take out the evil once and for all!! Long live america, long live the free people!!! REVOLUTION!!!!!
im not sure what this here is all about but i am sure that all of this will sort it self out with time
By temporarily banning his right to free speech on the topic, they put up headlines of stolen freedom. Judge Delaney is definitely not a PR guy.
Dare I say it?
Fuck the police.
Bob I wish there was something more I could do to assist in this matter. You and I have spoken by email several times in the last 2 yrs on this matter as well as other matters pertaining to the marijuana laws of the state of ass backwards South Dakota.
My conversations with our current state reps has fallen upon deaf ears and has only merited a paper response indicating their displeasure of the topic let alone marijuana itself.
Even our own Senator Johnson who has suffered from a stroke and other health issues strongly opposes such conversations and actions, as if it alone would save him from the gates of hell.
I dont know for sure how this will effect the NORML chapter of South Dakota, but I am sure it will have a negative impact at some point.
Knowing that you can not be a voice for the movement at this time, will not deter me from taking on a similar role and out beating the streets in Vermillion(Clay co) to collect the needed signatures to bring this to the state ballot 2010.
Medicinal marijuana is and always will be a part of the life in this country.
It is time to show the people that even a FDA approved drug acetaminophen (Tylenol) causes and can further to cause greater risk then the use of the hemp and marijuana plants.
During our own personal trauma at home with a newborn delayed my writing and sending of the letter I promised, however I did send it to the address you provided in the emails.
I hope to have another chance to chat with you and to work on this movement again, until then my fellow SDokatian, keep up the faith, and smile knowing that all has not been lost yet.
Sincerially,
a medicinal marijuana user,
Vermillion SD
I just voted on the website about California legalizing cannabis. Over 86 percent of the voters were infavor of lifting prohibition. Over 86 percent!!! Do you think any of the elected officials in California are paying attention? Do you think any of the politcians are getting worried about their jobs?
Do you think the DEA,ATF,FBI,for profit prisons and local law enforcement are getting that uneasy feeling in their gut? I hope they all start loosing a little sleep over this.
This is truly the beginning of the end. This is how the snowball effect of government control starts out…gradually, carefully calculated and methodical. The Holocaust would not have occurred if the Nazis hadn’t gradually taken away freedoms as opposed to if they’d laid their cards out on the table from the get-go. The Jews would’ve fought with a vengeance and it would’ve been a civil war and not an annihilation. What this article insinuates is not a joke.
Oh and to add to my previous statement, you start taking away Constitutional rights then what’s next?
And thus it begins, too many “americans” have forsaken bits and pieces of their first amendment rights for the facade of security this REPUBLIC offers. Here is how it will start, the only question is where will it end? When will the new patrioits of this once thriving democracy emerge and overthrow the oppressive chains being shackled about our necks?
#60 Bryce – brilliant! It saves wasted government paper. And Manny you know I believe in miracles.
Why, those sons a bitches! This is not what our founding fathers died for! What a disgrace. I agree, comment 88. About those shackles around our necks, something must be done before they put shackles around our souls as well! Worse yet only an elite few can see our democracy crumbling! Why is this? If the american people are THAT blind then I would almost say there’s no hope for humanity PERIOD. If such a mass of people can be corrupted by the most uninspiring band of schemers I have ever seen, God condemn it!!
“Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people; and not for profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of men; therefore, the people alone have an incontestable, unalienable, and indefeasible right to institute government; and to reform, alter, or totally change the same, when their protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness require it.”
-John Adams, 1776.
Is not the sentence deny the defendant’s Right to Speech itself un-Constitutional? I would think it would have to be overturned on appeal. The un-Constitutionality of the Federal marijuana prohibition should also be mentioned loudly and often. This judge, the fact that he believes himself authorized to remove a defendants right to speech should be looked at by e.g. the Bar Association. THe man is obviously not competent.
The judge’s position amounts to “I have to force this un-Just Law on some kids, later, so I’m going to inhibit your Right to Speech, here and now, so you can’t tell them I’m oppressing them under color of Law.”
He’s violating one man’s Right’s in order to be allowed to conitue to violate the rights of [probably] many other of his victims – and I say ‘victims’ because this judge is clearly engaging in criminal behavior, and trying to cover it up by silencing those who would Speak Truth to Power.
“Every now and then you’ve got to hang a few judges.” – hey, /I’m/ not the one who said that, I just remember it was said…
ATTENTION…..ATTENTION…..ATTENTION
If there is anyone out there that has a super senior prohib within ten (10) feet of them…ask them to…PLEASE… read this post.
NOSTALGIA…DO YOU REMEMBER…I AM CLASS OF ’57…THE GOLDEN YEAR…OF THE GOLDEN YEARS.
THE 45rpm RECORD AND THE 45rpm RECORD PLAYER
It was freedom in our bedroom. Freedom from watching only what our parents wanted us to watch on T.V. or freedom from parental censorship.
YOUR WHEELS…WITH SOUNDS…the AM radio.
Total freedom and mobility. It was said…”Once they get a car, or friends with a car, you will never see them again…until they come home to eat, or sleep.
RHYTHM AND BLUES/ROCK’N’ROLL
This was our National Anthem and Battle Cry…and…
when “The King…’Ole Swivel Hips” did it…well!…he wasn’t even allowed in the south.
THE BIKINI
This was our Battle Flag…appropriately named for the atom bomb tests in he Bikini Atols. We were the Atomic Generation. Explode we did! “SHOCKING.”
“FUCK OFF”
This was our Excalibur…our “ATTITUDE”…and…we brandished it with a vengeance. We even shortened it to “KOFF” so only we knew what it meant.
DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS
This was our “HANG OUT.” Hang out we did…especially on “club night”…which was “cruise night” “HAPPY DAYS.”
DRIVE-IN MOVIES
We called them “PASSION PITS”…and they said…”DON’T LET THE LOVE BUG BITE YA.” Many a fogged up window…
and..a rockin’ set of wheels.
REBELS WITHOUT A CAUSE
They called us “REBELS WITHOUT A CAUSE.” Not so! We had a “CAUSE.” “THE WAR AGAINST THE SQUARES.” We all saw red…on James Deans nylon wind-breaker. We all saw Fonzi’s leather jacket, Levis…and motorcycle boots…not to mention J.C. Penny’s white T-shirt.
STREET RACING
We raced in the streets…until we forced them to build us a drag strip…and…called it a “DRAG STRIP.”
SOCIAL CLUBS
We formed unauthorized off campus social clubs. Of course they frowned on them, and called them “GANGS OF JUVINILE DELINQUENTS”…but…had to change their tunes when the brightest students, the best athletes, and the most popular kids in the school were active members. Parents weren’t 100% for them…but…
parents didn’t like what school “AUTHORITIES” were calling their kids.
BE THERE OR BE SQUARE
This all contributed to our “WAR AGAINST THE SQUARES.”
a war we won handily, and without an ounce of violence.
It was a war against out-dated convention and moral authority. It was a war against the Jones’, and society’s attempt to keep up with them. We said…”No phony balogne…keep it real…knock off the pretentious bull shit…come back down to earth.”
It was a war that included…”OUR FIRST TIME VOTE.” Vote we did…for a young man that stood for change. Youth and change…that was our ticket. It was “WE
…Class of ’57″…that elected JFK…and…it was “WE” that put him Camelot. In turn…it was “HE” that passed the torch to a new generation. That generation was “US.”
We fought against tyranny and injustice. Does not freedom and independence still radiate within us. Today…we are fighting the same war…again. History repeats itself. Can you be a “FREEDOM FIGHTER” one more time…before its time.
CAN YOU…BE THERE OR BE SQUARE?
Thank you for your time.
CLASS OF ’57
Bob, I will be praying that you come out of this ordeal and are restored whole . . . my family was plunged into darkness in ’07, and I feel your pain. Unfortunately, when it comes to the criminal sytem, the goverment feels entitled to beat us up in any way they choose. . .
#91 – pd wilson, “here hear”.
#90 Adams Says, “here hear”.
#94 – freein america? – “Hear Here.” Amen.
Good luck Bob. I know how messed up the SD judicial system is. I lived most of my life in Rapid City,even got to check out the lovely Pennington Co jail for smokin a joint on Skyline Drive. I almost crapped myself to find out that a judge can order someone not to talk about something for a period of time. WTF is this country turning into?
-Anon
“If you don’t like my fire then dont come around” – Ben Harper
Okay Manny is it pot head or pot-a-toe head? Maybe it’s toomatoe head who the heck cares?
Check the salt lake propaganda today.
I am pissed.
#98 Anon Says: – I did crap myself when 600 pounds of violent men’s flesh was unleashed at the hand of satan.
My fraile mending 130 pounds’ was forceably raped from me in a flat six seconds while my precious babies ran screaming from a group of barging angry terrorizing mob.
A fifteen-year prison sentence loomed over my head in order to protect the police.
The Children had been suffering already.
My Dear And True Christian Sister has now recovered from meth addiction.
Oh Praise Be Too Thy Name…Forever and Ever Amen.
P.S. And oh, did I mention the fact after all being
that it was ultimately reduced still…remember I am innocent here now AS I was then…I got disorderly conduct in order for the week-long torture treatment I cowardly needlessly endured to withstand being labeled as an ‘entire’ false arrest.
Gee, go figure.
I used to dress up all the time as a secretary in L.A. (about 16 years experience there).
High heels – never owned a pair of anything other.
Dresses – still.
Makeup can’t stand it but I try.
Jewelrey? Long time ago but know I believe the God doesn’t want us to decorate our bodies with gold.
Bottom Line? Wendy should have endured it all being a ?perfect little lady? Getting the shit beat out of me on many more than one occasion, helplessly beaten and crippled. Okay guess I should have just sat down and folded my arms and legs…but I tried…really…really hard I tried.
My trumped up charges 1997 forward, attempt to manufacture, telephone harrassment (should have seen the band wagon that year), Witness Tampering, etc.
I had no idea what it could possibly represent..because it was conspiration for my death.. nothing ever held up except the detriment and loss of my life.
I was vital, healthy, honest, extremely physical fit for years. I was a union laborer. Thought the office harrassment would slack up..but oh my gosh…construction workers?
At least now you all know where some of my vocabulary comes from.
I was out of debt. My children and I worked hard to say a gaping understatement.
I successfully raised my now very successful children.
Now I have my precious justice for liberty and after all.
But the ruthless destruction of mine and everyone else’s is a horrible injustice.
..john english why have you spit into my face and my generations’ faces today?
..do you really think I deserved it and if so pray tell me why.
That is really what is so sad and what is in fact at stake herein;
The defense said, “bottom line….Ms. Elorriaga wants money out of this.”
Please …what a mockery and charade of injustice.
I want the $2.5 Million now I’ve decided, with interest, due and payable to the American Public of People. Now, anyone with me??
A M E R I C A A M E R R Y C A N O F
……………………….P E O P L E….
C H A N G I N G F O R T H E B E T T E R M E N T
O F O U R N A T I O N S A N D O U R
C H I L D R E N !!!
A N Y O N E U P T O T H E C H A L L E N G E?
W E S U R E C A N A M E R R Y C A N O F
P E O P L E.
Fight Starvation.
And by the way Manny we are steadfast in our fight.
#98 – Hi Anon Says:
I just realized just how rich we are.
Just think of all of the money we just won.
Will you serve the honor?
Wendy.
“Warrior Wendy” form Good ‘ole Utah
Be cautious…my friend…it’s one thing to kick the shit out of Goliath…but…when you are on probation
…you are actually a ward of the court…and…if the court says shut the fuck up, you must do that. Personnaly…I wouldn’t plea bargain to anything. Personally…I would do the time…and…not have the monkey on my back…I mean gorilla on my back.
Remember this not legal advise…it’s personal opinion.
Remember…all My Evil Brother has done…is martered
Bob. They think they have carved another nitch in their gun…but…all they have accomplished is added
“god only knows” how many new converts to our side.
The really funny thing about pot-phobic prohibs is how excited they get every time they chalk one up…when in actuality they’ve marked the wrong column. Pretty soon…the tide will change…and…human nature will
bring more of them to fight for the underdog (underdog
as far as they are concerned). We have to once again
“LAUGH IN THEIR FACES” because we are the “PACK LEADER.”
Nothing Quite Simple About It…Is There? Anyone? Please?
#98 – Hi Anon Says: Hi there today from Wendy.
Have you put a pencil to it yet for me?
I’m really bad at math.
2002 The $2.5 Million Given To Me Only To Slip Through My Fingers Again…..
WE THE PEOPLE could consider a settlement offer with the whole entire dilemma.
Ten Percent Interest compounded daily for the past seven years….
Will you please go figure that amount for me please? Someone?
That’s alot of Cannabliss Clubs! Amen.
I am fighting a misdemeanor weed possession charge in Texas. About 50,000 of us every year in Texas are forced to do this. Most just cop a plea. After my arrest, I started researching marijuana on the web and of course this started a learning curve that has not ended. I never knew about the anti-cancer properties, the norml.org and MPP movements or even how many states had made it legal for medical use. I was totally uninformed. I suffer daily pain in my legs from an automobile accident a few years ago and weed helps. I only had about two joints worth. I got tired of prescription pain killers a long time ago. I’ve never been much of a pill head. I only use what I need. There is no “getting better”, it’s just something I have to live with. You just don’t understand pain until you live with it on a daily basis. I was astounded at what I learned and became part of the movement, writing letters and signing the online petitions. I am very sad the medical bill in Texas didn’t make it. I informed my lawyer what I was doing and he had some disturbing advice. He told me that if the court found out I was an advocate for reform (an activist, in his words) it would go against me in court. Essentially, this is the same thing Bob has come up against. Currently, I am heeding my lawyers advice. I have to play their game, at least for the time being. I think this sort of rights violation is commonplace in our court system. I don’t want the same gag order imposed on me, even on anonymous posts. I believe they would. If I get house arrest, which is a real possibility, since this is the second time I have been caught, the internet will be my main activity beyond work and family (yes, I have a job). The first time (years ago) was a fine and suspended driver license. I doubt I will be so lucky this time. Bob, I feel your pain, quite literally! In Texas, pain is considered “insignificant” to a possession charge. You don’t believe me? Click above to read the propaganda they used to defeat the passage of a medical necessity defense.
Dear Manny thank you for the advice. I appreciate it.
I have an inflated sense of ego sometimes; they call it bi-polar.
I might feel suicidal tomorrow though.
I thought this roller-coaster ride was the norm until I learned the hard way that in fact it’s not.
Welcome aboard #105 – Somewhere In Texas.
You may feel lost but know for certain that today you do not stand alone in your endeavors.
We are here with you now. Amen.
I simply challenge anyone to walk a mile in anyone else’s shoes (David).
Then to stand back and mock the meek as the horrible giant (Goliath) was doing. Let’s name him Uncle Sam Today.
Manny I am not on probation nor a ward of the court. I refuse to shut up. The fed’s or whatever name we put to it today have always tried to shut us all up.
Isn’t that the point too that We The People Of The United States Are Trying To Put Across To The General Public Republic Of America? Amen.
And besides that what the hell is a gag order now a days pray tell. Does anyone think their gag orders held up towards me from 1997 forward?
We must fight our evil brother indeed.
The giant eventually lay slain I believe.
David is the name of our new blue logo; the wheelchair victim.
Maybe as we all spill our guts out mentally physically spiritually financially, etc. our caution is indeed thrown into the wind.
The Winds and Fires Of Creation!
Almighty God Reigns True For Mary Jane Justice to march with strength and courage to fight for one and all. Amen.
the reason the judge has the power to silence him is because like 98% of people in his position taking the plea agreement was much better than the possible jail sentence and legal expenses and time it would take to fight and lose, so you accept the terms of the plea or lose more time money and property to the court system WHAT A RACKET!!!!!!!!
Dear Wendy….The advice I didn’t give you, and the opinion I did give you was for their sake…so I’m not snagged for giving legal advice. You my dear can do or say anything your heart desires.
Manny
“how long shall they kill our profits, while we stand aside and look. some say it just apart of it, we got to fullfill the book.
wont you help me sang, another song of freedom, thats all i’ll ever ask..redemtion song”
#110 – Smokey da Weedy Says: – Did you say “how long shall they kill our profits…”
…within your redemtion song?
…I’d like to see them kill false prophets
….on this journey of life so long.
Prophecies are predictions and foretelling
and a prophet is one of whom foretells. Amen.
Wendy…..I gues you found me out…pretty smart kiddo.
Hi! I am Manford Mantis. If I may…I’d like to tell you a little about myself. First…as the name of my order…derived from the Greek word signifies…I’m a prophet.
Second…I’m here to safeguard you from My Evil Brother. So compelled am I…to warn you of his presence…I have enclosed him in the universal caution sigh. “BEWARE OF THE PRAYING MANTIS.”
I’m here to perpetuate and preserve the fate of individual freedom…and…to make a new way in this world that others can follow.
Be assured…tears, sadness, and fears…pay the debt of nature through the love and enjoyment of life.
110 Smokey da Weedy
The words of the prophets,
are written on the subway walls.
BEWARE OF THE PRAYING MANTIS
What does that mean…you ask?
What’s it mean to you…I ask!
BEWARE OF THE PRAYING MANTIS
To me…it warrants my worst fears for the salvation of free thinking…and…the ability to act on those thoughts and beliefs…the death of individual freedom.
I’m born again…and…in my heart is born again the joy of mankind. But…the joy of freedom bears a price tag…and…in defense of freedom…it becomes necessary to regain and maintain freedom…as well as develop peace.
All men and women…are by nature…free…equal…and independent…and…submit to government because they find it convenient to do so…not because they acknowledge any devine right on the part of any one person or droup of persons.
The free ground we stand on is tapped solid by the feet of individual action…so…the fate of indidvidual freedom depends entirely on our defense of it. I am but one soul in the universe…O.O…nothing more…nothing less. I know not…what course others may take…but as for me…give me liberty or give me death…for I would rather die on my feet…than live on my knees. People who will sacrafice freedom for order…will recive neither.
“THE MORE YOUR FREEDOM IS THREATENED…THE NARROWER YOUR MARGIN OF CHOICE BECOMES.”
O.O
O.O are the extreme endsof individual freedom…and…
free thinking…and…to that end…there exists nothing to the left…nothing to the right…no more no less. To that end…I am a neutral…but…a neutral has a right to take account of the facts…
and…a neutral has a right to an open mind and a conscience.
Therefore…I am unilaterally opposed to anyone…or
…anything that would stand on any Genesist’s path of individual freedom and rattle their sword. I am neutral…until you tamper with my individual freedom
…then…I am a praying Mantis.
Amen My Dear Manny Amen.
Manny My Daughter and Her Husband sailed the Greek Islands last summer.
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Wendy
Will you decipher
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for me.
My Evil Brother calls me a “FOOL.”
I told him…”It’s never too late to make a fool of yourself.” Then I made “funny faces” at him…and
…”laughed right in his face.” That’s what I’m talking about.