Civil Disobedience

[Michael Fisher]

Yes, I can, if you need moral support.

No need to!?

Marie at the Merrimack County Superior Court just called and said the petition for injunction was unilaterally cancelled!? ?? Run, state!? RUN!!!? ??

Attorney General's Office Cancels Lawsuit Against Outlaw Manicurist

Initially, the state tried to crack down on Fisher and discourage him.? A sheriff was sent to serve Fisher with a notice of hearing for a lawsuit to prevent the illegal manicures and make the consequences far more severe.? However, after at least one phone call from the press, the Attorney General's office called Fisher in a more reconciliatory tone, attempting to back off from their initial threats.

Ann Larney, Chief of the Civil Law Bureau of the Department of Justice, repeatedly asked Fisher to give the state any reason to cancel their lawsuit against him but he politely defended his plans and refused to back down.? "We do not want to use the full power of the state unless necessary," Larney told him.? "She was very friendly with me and I appreciate that," Fisher said.? Within an hour, Fisher received another call saying the state's petition for injunction had been unilaterally withdrawn.

Regarding the state's actions, Fisher said, "I will not back down.? Apparently the state might give in, for whatever reason."? He was not given an explanation for why the lawsuit was cancelled, but at one point Larney said, "we want to wait and see what happens on Monday."? She later warned, "if you go through with this, we'll file for a more broad injunction against any similar future actions."

(Edited:? removed allegations of "panic", added various quotes from Larney, etc.)

[GT]

A suggestion for Monday. Maybe you want to have a list of some specific RSA (laws) you want to repeal. When they ask why your doing it you can tell them you think X, Y and Z RSA's should be repealed. Maybe better than just a generic statement? Just a thought.

[Russell Kanning]

For me...it almost seems like I am giving into their sick bureaucracy to know their little law numbers and legal terms
I don't want a government....so why should I look up thier laws.
What do you think Mike?

[Russell Kanning]

I love it that they are giving in....how about just get rid of the stupid laws.......save us all a lot of trouble.

[Kat Kanning]

A search of RSAs for "license" gave over 500 results.  A quick glance through them gave me the impression that most were business licensing issues. 

[Michael Fisher]

They cancelled the lawsuit, probably out of fear of the press phone calls they've been receiving.   

[Michael Fisher]

A suggestion for Monday. Maybe you want to have a list of some specific RSA (laws) you want to repeal. When they ask why your doing it you can tell them you think X, Y and Z RSA's should be repealed. Maybe better than just a generic statement? Just a thought.

My list includes one request at this time:  eliminate all licensing laws once and for all!

[Lloyd Danforth]

More lavish coverage on FTL last night:? http://freetalklive.com/files/FTL050405B.mp3

One question we came up with is does the receiver of the manicure risk arrest as well for "receiving an unlicenced manicure"?

He can always claim ignorance

[CNHT]

I'm going on air in about 8 minutes but while I am waiting I am watching this thread.

[FTL_Ian]

No need to! 

Marie at the Merrimack County Superior Court just called and said the petition for injunction was unilaterally cancelled!     Run, state!  RUN!!!    

I can see the press release now...

Bahahahahah!    Sounds like they're scared.  They thought they could scare you away, but you stood fast.  Nice...

Impressive, Mike.  Kick ass and take names.

[CNHT]

Unfortunately, our streaming link is down and so you guys can't hear this. We used Mike's situation to kick off the show. Ed is now reading something from a similar situation in Florida where zoning officials are removing signs that welcome home soldiers from Iraq as if it is something so important.......so it flowed right in.
Also Mike will be on the show after the fact....

[Michael Fisher]

Unfortunately, our streaming link is down and so you guys can't hear this. We used Mike's situation to kick off the show. Ed is now reading something from a similar situation in Florida where zoning officials are removing signs that welcome home soldiers from Iraq as if it is something so important.......so it flowed right in.
Also Mike will be on the show after the fact....

Thank you! 

[Michael Fisher]

I've edited the above story... a lot.

Ann Larney was very nice to me on the phone, and the lawsuit was canceled after speaking with her, so she is obviously a VERY kind person and I respect her for that.  I did not want to ignore her gracious attitude and use today's events against her in a negative manner because that would be malicious and uncalled for, and that is not the type of person I am.

Hopefully everyone will understand if I do not exploit today's events to increase our publicity.  I honestly welcome any positive change in the state's attitude and actions, and this is a wonderful turn of events in that regard.  It may not increase our publicity, but it furthers our cause.  The less brutal the state is, the better!

I can't believe I wrote the story in such a malicious manner for the first draft.    What is wrong with me?!   

[CNHT]

I've edited the above story... a lot.

I can't believe I wrote the story in such a malicious manner for the first draft.? ? What is wrong with me?!? ?

You forgot. You're in NH now, boy!? ?

[SteveA]

I've edited the above story... a lot.

Ann Larney was very nice to me on the phone, and the lawsuit was canceled after speaking with her, so she is obviously a VERY kind person and I respect her for that.  I did not want to ignore her gracious attitude and use today's events against her in a negative manner because that would be malicious and uncalled for, and that is not the type of person I am.

Hopefully everyone will understand if I do not exploit today's events to increase our publicity.  I honestly welcome any positive change in the state's attitude and actions, and this is a wonderful turn of events in that regard.  It may not increase our publicity, but it furthers our cause.  The less brutal the state is, the better!

I can't believe I wrote the story in such a malicious manner for the first draft.    What is wrong with me?!   

There's still Monday ... but I'm happy to see there's sanity on the part of the establishment.  WTG, Mike

Your forgot. You're in NH now, boy!  Kiss

Cute   That may very well be part of it.  It's a positive sign, for sure.