Liberty Day

When learning about American history, often we think fighting for liberty was and is a thing of the past. As we struggle locally to access information and speak truth to power, we understand that the battle is ongoing. But we move forward on our beliefs that are based on principles established in documents crafted by the governing and founders of this country. There are those who wish to remind us of a principled government:

In the Declaration of Independence, our Constitution and its defenses in the Federalist Papers, we find many principles which lay the foundation of our American Republic. These principles have been under attack since the death of George Washington, and with decreasing understanding of these principles, our foundation is beginning to erode as well. Dedicated to Liberty Day, the purpose of this carnival is to promote discussion of events, trends and ideas in light of these founding principles. Entries come from a variety of viewpoints, but all present ideas worthy of examining as we ponder the foundation we are leaving for future generations. Unless otherwise indicated (by EC for editor's choice), all blog entries were submitted by the authors.

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Allen County Legal Experts go Technicial bans cellphones

I was wondering why the inaugural ceremony was held on Friday, before the end of the year, could it had been because of the upcoming ban on cells phone starting Monday, January 1, 2007? According to Fort Wayne.Com, "The Allen County Courthouse; the Bud Meeks Justice Center where misdemeanor and traffic court is conducted; the Allen County Juvenile Center; and the Courthouse Annex which is where the Small Claims Division is located" will no longer permit cell phones in their buildings.

That's right, violators of the cellphone ban appearing at the metal detectors of these buildings will be punished by being stripped of their cellphones, that is if they want to remain in the buildings. We all know the real reason why cellphones are no longer allowed in the courthouse. Control. The judges are ticked that folks will not turn their ghetto fabulous toys completely off when they enter their courtrooms. I don't care what lies the papers are telling. Cameras in the courtroom ? Cameras are banned in the courthouse. Why not simply ban cellphones with cameras. Come on people, work with me. Just blame it on the real brain drain..or brain dead.


Cellphones ringing in the courtrooms is such a punch in the gut toward the arrogant judicial authorities who demand nonperson behavior from those who stand before them in the courtroom. That the only way to get back at these violators is to punish those malcontents who forget they are nonpersons when they enter the courthouse. So these influential folks will control these nonlegal actors of the courtroom at the point of entry by taking away their cellphones. Wait, not quite everyone, the court's family members when they enter the courthouse can bring in their cellphones. Ain't that special.

Well maybe not all their family members work for the court system, but it seems like it. Anyways, these folks may bring their cellphones to work. This is oh so not such a big surprise that an exception is irked out for the employees and attorneys. Just more evidence, these folks are evil, when it comes to the practice of favoritism. This time this act of kindness is aimed at their special employees to excuse the presence of a unauthorized cellphone in the courthouse. "The only exceptions to the new rule will be for attorneys with court-issued identification cards and county employpresenceees with their proper county identification badges", according to the article.

But why? Why do working folks on the job need their cellphones??? Why?

The workers are the very ones who do not need cellphones at work. And do you need to know the reason why? Because they are suppose to be on the clock working, right? Duh!Well, it must not be because, guess who gets to keep their cellphones? Who are these workers calling? Surely it's not ghostbusters or each other, you think? Personal conversations during working hours,hmmm??? And are we to believe that attorneys don't forget to turn off their phone? Ha!!!

What about emergency, like the one that occurred at the Indystar? Where a person died because a call may not have been made quick enough. Who plans a heart attack? But, it sure would be nice to have available a cellphone, especially if caught in that crazy place called a temple. “Our building and courts across the country are called temples of justice,” Allen Superior Judge Fran Gull said. “The reason it’s akin to temples is because of the solemnity of things going on. 'Cough' 'choke' 'gag' Does that really mean solidarity against the people by being rude and having disdain against the habits of the people? Another reason, the courts personnel simply is not too bright on identifying whether or not a cell phone is a cellphone or a stun gun perpetrating as a cellphone, but let's call it an issue of safety. Sounds good,huh!

So, who made such a crazy rule, "The Board of Judges, which includes all the superior and circuit court judges, makes that decision, and so far has denied official requests from the Allen County Courthouse Preservation Trust Board of Directors as well as a local doctor who provides services to the court.", according to the Fort Wayne.Com.


What's next? Will they require the citizenry to take the stairs reserving the elevators for judges and their workers in fear that judges and their workers will come in contact with folks they have mistreated? I'm telling you brain dead, I mean brain drain in the Allen County Courthouse.

Word !

Word on the streets is that a few young men are gunning for Rev. Michael Latham,Executive Director position at the Fort Wayne-Allen County NAACP chapter and pastor of Renaissance Baptist Church. Some are a little peeved about the handing of the Wal-Mart opening with the threat of a fake boycott. Some are suggesting that Rev. Latham has his hands full with the new job given to him by MY MAN MITCH, AKA Governor Mitch Daniels. Latham, was hired as full-time chaplain of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration. Some of these same folks are encouraging membership enrollment to the NAACP in order to oust Rev. Latham.

If there is a coup going on to up seat Rev. Latham, I would like to see a female with legal background and a legal team. The NAACP in Fort Wayne needs a strong litigator to fight the long entrenched plantation mentality of the city.

Speaking of Wal-Mart, take a peek at this article and this and this. All together, sing, "Woo-Woo-Woo."

County Consolidation Survey

These are the four questions, The Allen County Commissioners are seeking public input on the issue of government reorganization. This online poll is part of an information gathering process that has included public hearings and the acceptance of comments in writing.
Comments in writing may be submitted by e-mail (mailto:commissioner@allencounty.us ), by fax (260-449-7568) or by mail at 1 E. Main St., Room 200, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. You have to give name and address. Sent to your pals who don't have anything better to do, as a joke or to those who take it seriously.

*1. Do you believe that the current structure of local government is an obstacle to our community's progress and economic development?
Yes
No

*2. Do you support the creation of a committee for the purpose of studying reorganization of local government?
Strongly Support
Somewhat Support
Somewhat Oppose
Strongly Oppose
No Opinion

*3. How large do you believe that such a committee (comprised of representatives of cities, towns and unincorporated areas) should be in order to represent all interests that should be involved in a discussion of government reorganization?
0-5 members
5-15 members
15-30 members
30+ members

*4. Where do you live?
Unincorporated Allen County
A city or town outside the City of Fort Wayne
The City of Fort Wayne