Posts in "rights"

By Creighton Harrington at 6:06AM

Mar 16, 2010

The Rights of Man, Even the Monstrous Ones

(Forgive the obviously romanticized language...I had just read Jefferson and just went with it. Also, I haven't heard much from YAL members on this trial, so I'm interested to hear people's opinions.)

Due to the recurring debate over the form and location of the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed which presents itself as an issue not of Natural Law, but as partisanship and, to an indirect but not unequal degree, sheer unfortunate circumstances, I felt necessary a short explanation of the rights that are disagreed upon by the parties of Washington.

When discussion of Natural Rights occurs in the realm of US law, generally, but not uniformly, thoughts of various philosophical concepts that are based on general education and not of practical use are discussed, in that the philosophy is not expressly stated in the formation of United States law. Of such concepts, debate rages between who is right and who is wrong, but these debates are erroneous to the ends to be gained which are the conviction or acquittal of a defendant in a court of law.

Standing Your Ground against Police

This video from Pete Eyre of The Motorhome Diaries is one of the best examples of standing up for your rights I've ever seen. This video is the second of Pete's used by Cop Block, a non-profit organization founded by Adam Mueller, another member of The Motorhome Diaries. I think one of the best examples Pete sets in this video is his calm demeanor and unwavering resolve. He has a strong command of what the law really is, and makes them abide by it.

The short version of the situation was Pete's girlfriend was pulled over by an officer, and Pete went to the scene to make sure she was okay. Pete was open carrying, which is not a crime in New Mexico, nor is it something that requires a special license of any kind. The officers repeatedly lie as to what the law is in this video, as you will see. He leaves the officers dumbfounded, and without showing them his ID.

Cop Block is "a decentralized organization that highlights cops breaking the law and the action taken to seek accountability." I highly recommend bookmarking that page, and take notice of the potential something like Cop Block has in terms of actually resisting the "police state" we discuss and write about so much. Watch the video below and read the accompanying post over at Cop Block.

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By Brian Beyer at 3:04PM

Nov 24, 2009

Healthcare For All, A Chicken in Every Pot

Fortunately, it seems President Obama's health care proposal, despite two "historical votes," in its favor, is losing some steam. With infighting in the left over the Stupak amendment and the public option itself, the divides in the Democratic party over the issue seem to be growing by the day. With a crazy holiday schedule added to the mix, there is very little time to debate and pass a bill in the senate, merge it with the house bill, and pass a compromise. Indeed, it seems to be nearly impossible to achieve a legislative feat of that magnitude in such little time.

Though both Republicans and Democrats have proposed healthcare "reform" bills they are one in the same minus the public option. Higher taxes, mandates, and layers upon layers of bureaucracy are not "reform."