Here is the link to the Castle Coalition page:
Rally (http://www.castlecoalition.org/announcements/nat_rally_2_05.asp)
Since we don't have these problems in NH, maybe we can let the people of CT know about it. :)
So here's what I was thinking on this...The FSP already did some shadow ads in the New London newspaper, and we got some nice press out of it. We're looking for some eminent domain action...why not put these two together? We get the satisfaction of helping the folks in New London, we get some press for the Free State Project, and we let Connecticut people know that this NEVER happens in New Hampshire, and maybe they'd consider moving up with the FSP. Plus, Lloyd will get the satisfaction of us driving down to his territory for once :) So what do you think? Candlelight vigil the night before the supreme court hearing, some signs, some FSP flyers talking about lack of eminent domain in NH. What else? Who would like to join me?
I'm jazzed about this one :)
They have a big New London, CT rally planned...I am calling for details. :)
Jason said that his CT porcupines could join us in the festivities. 8)
I can just see Lloyd's big van in the parking lot.
Ooooh great!
Here's the FSP thread.
http://forum.freestateproject.org/index.php?topic=8201.0
Working on a flyer for the rally now.
Here are two pre-made (by jmaynard) flyers for the event:
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I posted the event on bureaucrash. I was thinking this would make a good national press release. It'd likely to get some national coverage since it's going before the supreme court.
Who is interested in doing the New London Rally with us?
The Castle Coalition will also help anyone that wants to have a local rally with signs and materials. There are 20 rallies currently planned across the US.
I'd love to join in, but I have to work. Why can't we have some demonstrations on Week-ends? (I don't get holidays off)
We can. The date for this one was set by another group. If you want to hold one around here on Sunday or some such thing, that would be great too! We could go to both of them :)
If there are others who want to do a Sunday protest, I'm up for it. :)
You can contact Christina at the Institute for Justice to get supplies. Just go to my original link. :)
any comments on this flyer? I'm sure it could be worded better.
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Latest news from the Institute for Justice:
QuoteSorry it took me a couple days to get back to you - we're still trying to hammer out the final details with all of our rally organizers. Below is the description of activities we've received thus far from the rally organizer, Fred Paxton (fspax@conncoll.edu). Please feel free to contact him with any questions.
1. Send-off rally for Fort Trumbull neighbors ("Ms. Susette Goes to Washington") on Sunday, February 20, at 3 pm at Union Square in New London, across from the train station
2. 8-9am on Thursday, the 17th in conjunction with the 5th Anniversary of the Thursday morning prayer walks through the neighborhood
3. on the 22nd in front of the old courthouse where the case began
How about we join them for the Sunday the 20th Send-off rally? :D
They are supplying Fred with plenty of sign etc. so we just need to show up.
Latest from Fred:
QuoteIt's at the intersection of State St. and Bank St. in New London. The rally will last about an hour and a half at the most. It's a sendoff for the plaintiffs in the case, so we'll talk it up, have them speak if they wish, and generally make a public statement of suipport for them and opposition to the abuse of eminent domain and the wrongheadedness of development plans that demand it when it is not only unnecessary, but counterproductive. We're sending a press release out to print, radio and TV media outlets on Monday. After the rally any number of people will retire to one of the local restaurants or taverns. You'd be welcome to join us if you like. Fred
I am really looking forward to this. Kat has made a flyer and I will be looking for Lloyds van. :)
Watched a great movie last night "The Castle" about a mans fight against an airport and eminent domain. He takes it all the way to the Australian High Court. It is such a great picture. In this story he wins....I hope the people from New London can win too. :D
The Fifth Amendment states, "nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation." I think it's completely clear "Public use" not the "public good". If the Supreme Court rules against Kelo, I can be sure they are corrupt.
Anyone want to ride with us Sunday?
See you all there. 8)
We had 8 freestaters at the rally yesterday: Lloyd, Estelle, Jon Bender, Jason Sorens, Tony Stelik, Russell, me and one other I can't recall his name. There was lots of people from the press. Russell got in a nice plug for NH:
http://www.theday.com/eng/web/news/re.aspx?re=EA1062E5-5D92-4AED-8EAF-B21ACC681C6D
We handed out FSP flyers to ~50 people who were there.
Some video here:
http://www.wtnh.com/Global/story.asp?S=2975310
Hey Russell...nice job with the interview. :)
Hey it is cool when they seek you out and ask questions...the media did a decent job of covering this event too. :)
Good job as usual guys. ;D
Waited at the ferry for you to arrive, Pat
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What? I hope your just busting my balls. I know I know I did not go. It seems sometimes that it's a friggen conspiericy to keep me on L.I.
We found poor little lloyd, shivering, almost frozen to death by the ferry boat, waiting holding that red rose.
Ya! Brrrrrr, I was sure you would come. snif
There, there Lloyd. You'll find someone else someday.
Hey Now!, I think I've been misunderstood! Wait a minute! I'm not............not that there is anything wrong with................... ;D
What are you trying to say Lloyd?? Man, you're starting to sound like Dave Mincin!
PatK is starting to sound like Maynard....with the endless excuses.
Thanks Russell just for that next time I will show up .
Then you will be sorry. ;D
Quote from: Pat K on February 21, 2005, 09:03 PM NHFT
Thanks Russell just for that next time I will show up .
Then you will be sorry. ;D
You can't threaten Russell by drinking all of the beer Pat. You'll have to drink all of the tea.
NO!! Not all the tea!
Quote from: Lloyd Danforth on February 22, 2005, 07:02 AM NHFT
Quote from: Pat K on February 21, 2005, 09:03 PM NHFT
Thanks Russell just for that next time I will show up .
Then you will be sorry. ;D
You can't threaten Russell by drinking all of the beer Pat. You'll have to drink all of the tea.
I like to say "We dumped tea for less than this"....but maybe I should change it to something like....we drank too much beer for less reason
Quote from: katdillon on February 21, 2005, 06:47 PM NHFT
What are you trying to say Lloyd??? Man, you're starting to sound like Dave Mincin!
Hey!!! What you mean by that?? ???
Word I get, Lloyd left the Seacoast Area, because we have to many pretty gal's
coming to our meetings! ;D
Tea! God help me the Borgia's would do better.
Local reception and press were great! Lots of people honking. There was a ton of people from the press, and all I read/saw was positive.
Update from IJ:
Friends,
Thank you for being part of an exciting 24 hours for property rights! We appreciate your rally planning and are thrilled about the news coverage and property rights stories that have been told around the country, as we argued Kelo v. New London today in the U.S. Supreme Court. It's hard to tell where the Justices stand on the issues from what is said in the argument, but the hearing went very well and we are thrilled that the Court finally heard this case. We will send out a transcript of the argument as soon as it becomes available.
Serendipitously, in another IJ case: Today, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the home of Norwood, Ohio couple Carl and Joy Gamble and rental property of Joe Horney must be protected until the Ohio courts consider their case. This is a great victory for IJ, property rights, and most of all for our clients who have been fighting to defend their homes. More information is below and on our web site at www.ij.org.
Onward,
Elizabeth Moser
Outreach Coordinator
Steven Anderson
Castle Coalition Coordinator
Institute for Justice
1717 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20006
202-955-1300
fax 202-955-1329
emoser@ij.org
Litigating for Liberty: www.IJ.org
INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE www.ij.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 22, 2005
Ohio Supreme Court Protects Home From Eminent Domain Destruction
Washington, D.C.-Today the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the homes of Norwood residents Carl and Joy Gamble, as well as the rental property of Joe Horney, must be protected while the Ohio courts consider the merits of their appeal. The homeowners, represented by the Washington, D.C.-based Institute for Justice, are seeking to protect the properties from private developer Jeffrey Anderson, who is working with the City of Norwood to take the homes to try to expand his $500,000,000 empire. Anderson had refused to give any assurance to the homeowners that he would not destroy the homes, but as a result of today?s ruling, until some future ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court, Anderson may not damage, alter or destroy the properties.
?We have felt all along that the trial court had ruled incorrectly in allowing Anderson to destroy the Gambles? home while the merits of the case were not decided once and for all,? said Bert Gall, an attorney with the Institute for Justice, which represents the property owners for free. ?Now when we win on behalf of Carl and Joy and Joe, they will all have homes to return to. That is the way the system should operate; the courts shouldn?t allow a developer like Anderson to destroy first and ask questions later.?
In two separate orders, one on behalf of the Gambles, and one on behalf of Horney, the Court ruled: ?This cause is pending before this court as a discretionary appeal. Upon consideration of appellants? emergency motion for stay of court of appeals? judgment and motion for injunctive relief, IT IS ORDERED by the court that the motions be, and hereby are, granted. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED by the court that the appellees are hereby enjoined from destroying or otherwise altering the subject property pending further order of this court.?
Joy Gamble said, ?I am so grateful the Ohio Supreme Court heard our plea and came to our rescue. Our home will be left standing, undamaged. We will have a home to come back to when we win. We?re looking forward to getting this resolved and back into our home.?
Mrs. Gamble concluded, ?We have been under a tremendous strain because of Jeffrey Anderson, but we have accepted nothing from him-whether it was the cruise he offered us or the $2,500 in moving expenses. We want nothing from Anderson but to be left alone to enjoy the home that is rightfully ours.?
Earlier in the day, the Institute for Justice argued a case before the U.S. Supreme Court looking to set the outer limit on the use of eminent domain, seeking a ruling that government may not take private property for private ?economic development? and that government must have some specific use for the land it seeks to take rather than merely taking the land for speculation.
Quote from: davemincin on February 22, 2005, 10:10 AM NHFT
Quote from: katdillon on February 21, 2005, 06:47 PM NHFT
What are you trying to say Lloyd??? Man, you're starting to sound like Dave Mincin!
Hey!!!? What you mean by that?? ???
Word I get, Lloyd left the Seacoast Area, because we have to many pretty gal's
coming to our meetings! ;D
No, I left because I couldn't handle the competition for the pretty ladies that you presented! ::)
Hey Lloyd...Expect our paths will continue to pass from time to time, and for that I am grateful! :)
Quote from: davemincin on February 22, 2005, 05:25 PM NHFT
Hey Lloyd...Expect our paths will continue to pass from time to time, and for that I am grateful! :)
You're probably right and you're damned lucky! ;D
Some more news from IJ:
Friends,
Since many of you have called and emailed, inquiring on how the Kelo hearing went today - below are a few resources that offer a good "snapshot" view and summary of the arguments and events today. Also included is a must-see video and news story from Minnesota, just one of hundreds of moving stories around the country this week on vigils/rallies and local property rights battles.
Visit http://www.ij.org/private_property/connecticut/nl-argument_photo.html for a few photos from the hearing, and check back often to IJ's web site and www.castlecoalition.org for more photos, the latest on IJ's property rights cases, and information on property rights efforts in your state.
A few news articles/radio spots on the hearing that give a good summary of the arguments presented:
Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45249-2005Feb22.html
NPR: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4508927
CNN: http://www.cnn.com/2005/LAW/02/22/scotus.eminent.domain/
ABC News: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=522629
KARE 11 (Minn.) - Great video: http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=75825.
Thanks to all for helping us make this week possible!
Cheers,
Liz Moser
Outreach Coordinator
Institute for Justice
emoser@ij.org
The NPR story is good:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4508927
Wow that city official in MN should be tarred and feathered >:D
I heard this when it broadcast. It was especially gratifying to hear the reporter call IJ, "the libertarian Institute for Justice". This is the first time I can remember that adjective being stuck in front of a name on a news program, when it did not sound like it was an attempt to marginalize the thing being named.
Oh yeah, the NPR report said they expected a decision from the Supreme Court by summer. I guess these things take a while :-\
Even computer magazine writer Dvorak has this issue on his blog dvorak.org (http://dvorak.org) and specifically here (http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=1432)
Dear Friends,
As promised, the Kelo v. New London argument transcript is now available online. Below are the links to the PDF and the Supreme Court's main transcript page.
Kelo: http://www.supremecourtus.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/04-108.pdf
Main page: http://www.supremecourtus.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts.html
(Lingle v. Chevron - another property rights case heard the day of Kelo - is also available on this site.)
Best wishes,
Elizabeth Moser
Outreach Coordinator
emoser@ij.org
Steven Anderson
Castle Coalition Coordinator
sanderson@ij.org
Institute for Justice
1717 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20006
202-955-1300
fax 202-955-1329
Litigating for Liberty: www.IJ.org
Castle Coalition: www.castlecoalition.org
There should be a ruling on this real soon.
Supposedly they're be issuing their ruling on medical marijuana today too.
Cool on the training. Are you starting a NH chapter?
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