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http://www.givemeliberty.org/rtplawsuit/courtfilings/quebec1774.pdf
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Aug 19, 3:04pm
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anarchism, quotations, democracy, liberty
http://www.givemeliberty.org/rtplawsuit/courtfilings/quebec1774.pdf
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Genuine historical documents. In this case the words of the founders of the US Constitution presenting a resolution to the inhabitants of Quebec (presumably seeking to encourage them to join the struggle against the Crown) in October 1774. It reveals the true thinking behind the major Rights enshrined in the constitution:
Just in case you can't face reading it yourself, here is the main meat. Italics are the original emphasis. Bold is mine. (and anything in Brackets is mine as well)
"In this form, the first grand right, is that of the people having a share in their own government by their representatives chosen by themselves, and, in consequence, of being ruled by laws, which they themselves approve, not by edicts of men over whom they have no controul (sic) This is a bulwark surrounding and defending their property, which by their honest cares and labours they have acquired, so that no portions of it can legally be taken from them, but with their own full and free consent, when they in their judgement deem it just and necessary to give them for public service, (This is the principle of VOLUNTARY Taxation - the only form which libertarians and anarchists can endorse. Modern example? The UK National Lottery - whose takings are dedicated to the "good causes" and the sporting cultivation which has begun to pay dividends in Beijing).
The influence of this right extends still farther. If money is wanted by Rulers, who have in any manner oppressed the people, they may retain it, until their grievances are redressed; and thus peacably procure relief, without trusting to despised petitions(a particularly interesting phrase, given that I found this document while reading about the sacred right to petition - more on this later)
The last right we shall mention, regards the freedom of the press. The importance of this, besides the advancement of truth, science, morality, and arts in general, in its diffusion of liberal sentiments (this was clearly in the days when all parties understood liberty and liberal values and didn't regard "liberal" as some kind of insult; a truly psychotic modern response) on the administration of Government, its ready communication of thoughts between subjects, and its consequential promotion of union among them, whereby oppressive officers are shamed or intimidated, into more honourable and just modes of conducting affairs
Would someone care to remind the "free press" of the primary political purpose of their freedom?
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JoePlummer.com - We Have the Advantage
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Aug 19, 1:38pm
1 review
anarchism, democracy
http://joeplummer.com/we_have_the_advantage.html
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Joe's stuff always seems more motivational than my own version. Certainly shorter...
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Surveillance Teddy nabs granny-bag robber | The Register
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Aug 19, 9:01am
1 review
crime, trusted-surveillance
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/08/19/teddybear_robocop/
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Excellent bit of personal Surveillance
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Teachers give toilet CCTV top marks | The Register
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Aug 19, 7:25am
2 reviews
education, trusted-surveillance
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/08/19/school_cctv/
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Major example of the need for Trusted Surveillance (which would limit those who could access the data and record who accessed it)
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Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy
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Aug 19, 3:00am
1 review
law, democracy, jury-nullification
http://instapundit.com/lawrev/conradrv.htm
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An in depth history of Jury Nullification...
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Clay Conrad: A Guide to Surviving as a Juror
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Aug 19, 2:57am
2 reviews
democracy, war-on-drugs, police-state, jury-nullification
http://www.counterpunch.org/conrad02052003.html
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and a Detailed discussion of the 2003 corrupt trial of Ed Rosenthal with its implications for Jury Nullification...
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Jury Independence (Cato-at-liberty)
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Aug 19, 2:56am
1 review
crime, democracy, jury-nullification
http://www.cato-at-liberty.org/2006/05/09/jury-independence/
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More comforting threads in support of Jury Nullification...
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Chris Floyd Online - Fear, Procurement, Profit: Permanent War and the American W…
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Aug 19, 2:29am
1 review
terrorism, police-state
http://www.chris-floyd.com/content/view/1587/135/
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Thanks to "Stop The Lie" for point me at this page. Looks like a lot of well argued and well referenced commentary on Police States around the world.
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Librarian of child abuse networking site jailed indefinitely | The Register
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Aug 18, 9:32am
1 review
terrorism, paedophilia, police-state
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/08/18/child_abuse_librarian_jailed/
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What pisses me off most about paedophiles is that they give the Police State the excuse they need for "Total Surveillance". Even Terrorism won't get as much support for its countermeasures as will Paedophilia. Hence, if we want to keep the State out of our lives, we're going to have to figure out for ourselves what we do to prevent Paedophiles abusing this medium. And then, do it.
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Malicious gossip could cost you your job | The Register
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Aug 18, 8:55am
1 review
terrorism, police-state, nanny-state, trusted-surveillance
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/08/17/gossip_work_check/
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This is really just as sinister as the opening sentence implies.
A recent landmark ruling by the High Court takes the UK one step closer to becoming an "informant society" along the lines of the former East Germany or Soviet Union.
It is the direct result of having people in charge of Security who have no idea what they're doing
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