Dada in Federal Court 7/17 .... leads to 4 days in jail

[Spencer]

BTW, he's being threatened with up to $5000 fine and 30 days in jail for not paying the $125 fine.

Wow!     See, this is what happens when you don't bow down before the king. 

I know a guy who works at HUD.  He's a Lawyer.  Anyone surprised that he sees nothing wrong with what the Feds are doing to Dada.  His response whenever I point out this kind of obscene behavior is always "well, you must not have all the facts."  When I pointed out the added contempt attack he said, well, he did not pay the fine did he?"  I keep forgetting that to Lawyers, the LAW takes precedent over humanity.

Please amend your last sentence to read: "I keep forgetting that to MOST lawyers, the LAW takes precedence over humanity."

I, for one, never respond to tales of government abuses with, "Well, you must not have all of the facts."  But, then again, I don't work for the federal government, let alone an unconstitutional agency like HUD (where in the Constitution does it authorize Congress to legislate with regard to Housing and Urban Development?  Could something possibly get more local / state than housing and urban development?).

[d_goddard]

the Attorney General, and all the minions she sends to lobby for draconian ant-freedom legislation

Confused.  Aren't you the one always begging people to get a lawyer?

The lawyers who work for the AG's office are bureaucrats, whose salaries are paid for by extortion, and who purport to work on behalf of "the public" while taking away the freedoms of individual members of said public.

This is in stark contrast to a lawyer that one voluntarily hires as one's own counsel and advocate.

The difference is exactly the same as the difference between a Law Enforcement Officer versus a private bodyguard.

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The difference is exactly the same as the difference between a Law Enforcement Officer versus a private bodyguard.

We'll make an anarchist out of you yet!

[Revmar]

Please amend your last sentence to read: "I keep forgetting that to MOST lawyers, the LAW takes precedence over humanity."

I, for one, never respond to tales of government abuses with, "Well, you must not have all of the facts."  But, then again, I don't work for the federal government, let alone an unconstitutional agency like HUD (where in the Constitution does it authorize Congress to legislate with regard to Housing and Urban Development?  Could something possibly get more local / state than housing and urban development?).

You are right.  I so amend my statement.  I forgot- Never ever speak in absolutes.  Never.   

[Spencer]

Please amend your last sentence to read: "I keep forgetting that to MOST lawyers, the LAW takes precedence over humanity."

I, for one, never respond to tales of government abuses with, "Well, you must not have all of the facts."  But, then again, I don't work for the federal government, let alone an unconstitutional agency like HUD (where in the Constitution does it authorize Congress to legislate with regard to Housing and Urban Development?  Could something possibly get more local / state than housing and urban development?).

You are right.  I so amend my statement.  I forgot- Never ever speak in absolutes.  Never.   

No problem; I'm just glad that I can be the exception to the rule.  I almost always speak in absolutes.  Almost always.

[d_goddard]

The difference is exactly the same as the difference between a Law Enforcement Officer versus a private bodyguard.

We'll make an anarchist out of you yet!

What makes you think I'm not?

Someone you trust is one of us.

[FTL_Ian]

Dada, it is clear from your prior appearances that the judge doesn't care about your arguments.  Have you considered an alternative approach?

http://adventuresinlegalland.com
http://thinkfree.ca

[FTL_Ian]

Interesting article about "persons" and court...

http://freetalklive.com/temp/Birth%20certificate%20article%201.pdf

[Dave Ridley]

I've looked into that stuff and didn't find the ideas very appealing because of their complex nature....i only made it 10 minutes into the think free video.   however if a lot of people do it and have luck with it I might tag along.

[Dave Ridley]

What:  Demonstration outside Concord federal building, Dave Ridley in Fedcourt charged with petitioning govt. for redress of grievances
Why:   Chance to show your opposition to Washington's attacks on the Constitution and on Dave
Where:  U.S. District Court, 55 Pleasant St., Concord NH
When:  8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Tuesday July 17.  Hearing scheduled to start 10:00 a.m., but could start much later.
Who:   Activists from NHfree.com.  Projected turnout: 20
Contacts:   Kat Kanning 603.357.2049, Dave Ridley 603.721.1490, Michael Hampton 603.854.0856


Sent this to KFP for publication

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Washington resumes assault on Nashua leafletter

Would you like to have fun and help defend the Constitution in Concord this month?   If you're reading the online version of this article....you may still have time.  If reading the print version, this story may still be of interest and is not likely to end anytime soon.

On July 17th I'll be appearing in Federal court charged, essentially, with petitioning the government for a redress of grievances.  Starting at 8:00 a.m that day we'll rally in front of Concord's federal eyesore/building...then two hours later my hearing begins.

Last year, as you may recall from previous KFP articles, I went on trial before a Federal magistrate...charged with "distribution of handbills."  I had entered the Nashua IRS office and handed flyers to the employees there, asking "Is it right to work for the Internal Robbery Squadron?"   The flyers were, in the purest sense, petitions for a redress of grievances.

Subsequently Homeland Security officers came looking for me, attempted to issue a $125 citation and summoned me to court after I declined to accept the paperwork.   

Thus far Washington has dragged me before their local magistrate twice, but I've told him I won't pay the fine or use lawyers, especially taxpayer funded lawyers.  Judge Muirhead has now ordered me to appear again on July 17, to "show cause" why I should not be held in contempt of court, a charge which carries a maximum $5,000 / 30 day sentence.

I will tell him what I have always told him:  I should not be held in contempt of court because his court is operating in contempt of the U.S. Constitution.   

As you may be aware, Amendment One guarantees "the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."   Amendment Ten tells us "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."

Citing a New Hampshire resident for handing petitions to government workers, at a government office, constitutes a breach of both amendments.  I have four times asked Judge Muirhead to tell me where in the Constitution he is even vaguely delegated the power to levy or enforce such a citation.  If there is an answer, he has refused to provide it.

The strange thing is I am not even a Constitutionalist.  The USC gives too much power to Washington, and like Patrick Henry I would have voted against ratification if this were 1788.  So why am *I* having to defend the Constitution from people who swore *they* would defend it?

Well I don't see any harm in asking Washington officials to keep their oaths to this imperfect document.  Certainly if they did so, we'd have a better world.  The only way I know to bring us closer to that world is to tell them "no" when they ask me to cooperate with them in violating the Constitution.   I hope you will tell them no as well, in whatever ways you can.

Fortunately, Washington's power is not yet unlimited, and not all her ministers are evil people.   I personally like most of the officials I have met at the Ugly Gray Compound in Concord.   It's our job to open their minds to the possibility that they are doing something very wrong.  Every time they drag me to court we make sure to have a party outside first, a demonstration to remind the human beings inside that concrete machine that they should put their oath in front of their orders.   

I look forward to seeing you there on the 17th. 

What:  Demonstration outside Concord federal building
Why:   Show your opposition to Washington's attacks on the Constitution
Where:  U.S. District Court, 55 Pleasant St., Concord NH
When:  8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Tuesday July 17.  Hearing scheduled to start 10:00 a.m., but could start much later.
Who:   Activists from NHfree.com.  Projected turnout: 20
Contacts:   Dave Ridley 603.721.1490,  Kat Kanning 603.357.2049, Michael Hampton 603.854.0856

[Dave Ridley]

Question:   do you guys have any suggestions of ways we further demonstrate the degree to which  resistence is stiffening?  the first time they hauled me in we had maybe 18 demostrators or supporters....the second time it was more like 23...having more people there this time would be fun.  But what else can we do?    what else can *I* do?

also what else could we do that would make for good pics?

If someone can bring a video cam and is willing to post raw video to u-tube....

i can probably shoot one or two videos during the demonstration, edited in the camera so all you have to do is dub them.     

[Dave Ridley]

rev thanks a bunch!  It does good to my heart if nothing else LOL

also it sets an example and yes i think it does have an impact on them. 

in answer to your question judge muirhead has heard all my other hearings and will presumably hear this one too.

Not that it will do any good, but I've just sent the following letter to the two Persecuters listed in the summons.  Dada, do you know which Judge will hear your contempt charge?  I may not be in that part of the country yet but I can type and make phone calls from Wisconsin.



Mr. Colantuono and Mr. Irish,

I find this consistent attack on Mr. Ridley (case #07MJ22) not only a phenomenal waste of time and tax money but also an insult to all Americans and the supposed freedoms we share.  In the first place Mr. Ridley's original "offense" of handing out flyers to IRS officials could have been much more effectively handled by the offended agents simply tossing out the flyer.  The prosecution of Mr. Ridley  was obscene and this added action seems to me to be purely punitive. 

In addition to being Federal officers, you are also citizens of this country. You too well feel the effects of the actions you take.  Please consider dropping this frivolous action against the very peaceful and honest Mr. Ridley.

Thank you for your time,

Mark Sahba

[Russell Kanning]

If someone can bring a video cam and is willing to post raw video to u-tube....

i can probably shoot one or two videos during the demonstration, edited in the camera so all you have to do is dub them.    

we can bring Caleb's camera that day

I wouldn't miss this court date .... the judge might go nuts when he sees a few blue t-shirts

[Revmar]

rev thanks a bunch!  It does good to my heart if nothing else LOL

also it sets an example and yes i think it does have an impact on them. 

in answer to your question judge muirhead has heard all my other hearings and will presumably hear this one too.

Not that it will do any good, but I've just sent the following letter to the two Persecuters listed in the summons.  Dada, do you know which Judge will hear your contempt charge?  I may not be in that part of the country yet but I can type and make phone calls from Wisconsin.



Mr. Colantuono and Mr. Irish,

I find this consistent attack on Mr. Ridley (case #07MJ22) not only a phenomenal waste of time and tax money but also an insult to all Americans and the supposed freedoms we share.  In the first place Mr. Ridley's original "offense" of handing out flyers to IRS officials could have been much more effectively handled by the offended agents simply tossing out the flyer.  The prosecution of Mr. Ridley  was obscene and this added action seems to me to be purely punitive. 

In addition to being Federal officers, you are also citizens of this country. You too well feel the effects of the actions you take.  Please consider dropping this frivolous action against the very peaceful and honest Mr. Ridley.

Thank you for your time,

Mark Sahba

Thanks Dada, I'll give Judge Muirhead a call on Monday.  When looking for the number to call I ran across an intresting bit of- wait for it- bureaucracy.  Who would have thought that would happen!  The following are the "rules for calling":

Main Information Line:
603-225-1423

Please contact the appropriate case manager directly on any case-related matters. Refer to the suffix following the case number: SM is a Chief Judge McAuliffe case, PB Judge Barbadoro, JD Judge DiClerico, and JM Magistrate Judge Muirhead. Then, based on the case number-odd or even-contact the deputy listed below.

The Clerk's Office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each business day. The telephone hours, during which the main public office number will be answered, are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Should an emergency occur between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. or between 4:00 p.m. and 5 p.m., an emergency contact number will be given on the answering system. Otherwise, please try to limit your calling to the usual telephone hours.

CASES ASSIGNED TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE MUIRHEAD - CASE SUFFIX JM
Jan Bushold    Case Manager: Cases ending in numbers 1-7    225-1485
Ann Mulvee    Case Manager: Cases ending in numbers 8-0    226-7326

As best I can figure it out, I'll be calling (603) 226-7326 and talking to an Ann Mulvee.  At least that's what it looks like to me.

[Caleb]

You could ask him if there's any special reason you shouldn't have contempt for his court.