Free Russell Rally

[Dave Ridley]

the bush-as-hitler thing is going over like a lead balloon just so you know.   Even I think it's overkill. 

I'd say ditch or replace the bush + hitler imagery .  maybe use a different part of the flyer that where it says quit your job

[Tom Sawyer]

Will these be handouts or signs? They are so much better than what the rest of us can scribble up. Can we show up empty-handed?

Cathleen

I've made a couple of signs, you can see the designs in the gallery.
http://www.soulawakenings.com/underground/tikiwiki/tiki-browse_gallery.php?galleryId=74

If you want one let me know which design you want.

I could make the 'Flyers don't kill...' as a handout. 8.25 x 11 sound good?

As far as the rally goes flags or other visual devises are good. I think we'll have a cowbell  

Anything else folks feel is appropriate. Let's get a nice photo for Russell's later amusement.

Just saw Daves input, perhaps I should use the back of the flyer. Not as graphical, but it is certainly softer.

I have a little time so people give me your feedback for the flyer.

[Tom Sawyer]

Leaving for Keene now.
Later gator.

[Recumbent ReCycler]

I got a call from the sheriff this morning.  He told me that he was told that the following ordinance and RSA require you to have a license to have a public gathering.  He said that he will have a couple deputies there.  I don't think that the ordinance applies to this situation, based on its wording, but I will try to contact the board about getting a license anyway.
www.ci.dover.nh.us/archives/Code/ch35.pdf
35-1. Board established.
[Amended11-28-79 by Ord. No. 26- 79;2-24-82 by Ord. No. 2-82]
A Licensing Board for the City of Dover is hereby constituted under the provisions
of RSA 286:3, to consist of the Mayor, Chief of Police and such other as shall be
appointed by the City Council, and all licenses issued by said Board shall be in
accordance with the provisions of said chapter.
35-2. Licensing of theatrical performances, parades and outdoor
meetings.
No theatrical or dramatic representation shall be performed or exhibited, and no
parade or procession upon any public street or way and no open-air public meeting upon
any ground abutting thereon shall be permitted, unless a license therefor shall have first
been obtained from said Licensing Board.
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XXIV/286/286-mrg.htm
286:3 Licensing Board. ? Any city may create a licensing board to consist of the person who is the active head of the police department, the mayor of such city and one other person who shall be appointed by the city government, which board shall have delegated powers to investigate and decide the question of granting licenses under this chapter, and it may grant revocable blanket licenses to fraternal and other like organizations, to theatres and to undertakers.
Source. 1850, 971. CS 131:2. GS 100:2. GL 110:2. PS 114:2. 1919, 150:1. PL 145:3. RL 174:3.

[Kat Kanning]

I've thought it over and plan to continue the rally no matter what they say.  For something that's so clearly within our rights, I don't want to give in to them.  We've protested in cities all over NH and never had a permit to do so.  We don't need their permission to do what is our right.  I'll go alone, if need be, but I will stand there with a sign.

[TackleTheWorld]

Thanks for the info DoL.
But I like that part of the bill of rights where people have the right to peacefully assemble.
If you have to ask permission, it's not a right anymore, and I wan't it back.
I'm with ya Kat!

[FTL_Ian]

"Masssa, may I please have a permit?"

[Recumbent ReCycler]

Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Yeah, that ordinance is so blatantly unconstitutional.  I plan to be there to videotape the goings-on. 

Dear law enforcement officers, please enforce the following laws.
http://nh.gov/constitution/billofrights.html
[Art.] 22. [Free Speech; Liberty of the Press.] Free speech and liberty of the press are essential to the security of freedom in a state: They ought, therefore, to be inviolably preserved.

[Art.] 32. [Rights of Assembly, Instruction, and Petition.] The people have a right, in an orderly and peaceable manner, to assemble and consult upon the common good, give instructions to their representatives, and to request of the l egislative body, by way of petition or remonstrance, redress of the wrongs done them, and of the grievances they suffer.

[Art.] 33. [Excessive Bail, Fines, and Punishments Prohibited.] No magistrate, or court of law, shall demand excessive bail or sureties, impose excessive fines, or inflict cruel or unusual punishments.

http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/funddocs/billeng.htm

Amendment I  -  Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Amendment IV  -  The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Amendment VI  -  In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.

Amendment VIII  -  Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/VI/92/92-2.htm

RSA 92:2 Oath Required. ? No person chosen or appointed to any public office or to any position where an oath is required, under any law, shall exercise such office or position or perform any act therein until he shall make and subscribe the oath or declaration as prescribed by part 2, article 84 of the constitution of New Hampshire, and any such person who violates said oath after taking the same shall be forthwith dismissed from the office or position involved.

http://nh.gov/constitution/oaths.html

[Art.] 84. [Oath of Civil Officers.] Any person chosen governor, councilor, senator, or representative, military or civil officer, (town officers excepted) accepting the trust, shall, before he proceeds to execute the duties of his office, make and subscribe the following declaration, viz. -

I, A.B. do solemnly swear, that I will bear faith and true allegiance to the United States of America and the state of New Hampshire, and will support the constitution thereof. So help me God.

I, A.B. do solemnly and sincerely swear and affirm that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all duties incumbent on me as ................................................., according to the best of my abilities, agreeably to the rules and regulations of this constitution and laws of the state of New Hampshire. So help me God.

[Recumbent ReCycler]

I just talked with Dover's chief of police, and he said that as long as nobody is protesting in the street, no permit is required.  I then called the sheriff and told him what the chief said, and he said that they were thinking of cordoning off an area in front of the jail that we could use without having to worry about getting harassed by govt agents.  He asked me if that would work for us.  I told him that it probably would, but I would have to check with you folks first.  How's that sound?

[Tom Sawyer]

Great job...

I think that they don't realize that we haven't been able to find out what is happening to our friend who is locked in their cage.

All I can say is "more cowbell".

[FTL_Ian]

I question it.  They will cordone off an area as far away from passersby as possible.   

[Recumbent ReCycler]

It's not exactly a high traffic area anyway.  It's kind of out in the countryside.  The sheriff told me that he will probably give us the sidewalk near the entrance.  I will discuss it with him again later.  I'm sure he will work with me on getting a decent area.  He's more reasonable than most of the other LEOs in the area.  I've known him for several years, and supported his last 2 election campaigns.  I think he's as close to being an ally as we will get in the local law enforcement community.

[Tom Sawyer]

Our friend will not be ignored or forgotten.

The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him with his friendship.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

[Tom Sawyer]

Modified the flyer idea...
Is this good... would we want anything else on it or do it differently? There is also the back we could do something with.

I need to get this done this soon, to have time to print etc.

Got to get back to the paying gigs right now.



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[FTL_Ian]

I look forward to the day when Pro-Libery video production WILL be a paying gig.