Comments on: Freedom of Speech And The War On Terror http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2006/11/28/freedom-of-speech-and-the-war-on-terror/ Life. Liberty. Property. Defending individual freedom and liberty, one post at a time. Fri, 17 May 2013 18:49:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Christopher King http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2006/11/28/freedom-of-speech-and-the-war-on-terror/#comment-3729 Christopher King Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:30:43 +0000 http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2006/11/28/freedom-of-speech-and-the-war-on-terror/#comment-3729 I’m quite concerned about New Hampshire and free speech in a major way, and I have every right to be:

I was an NAACP legal redress chair in New Hampshire who got indicted for Attempted Felony extortion for activity clearly protected by well-established case law of NAACP v. Button, 371 U.S. 415 (1963) which provides that NAACP has a First Amendment Right to advise nonmembers on what we believe their legal rights to be and to seek licensed counsel to aid in that endeavor.

That is precisely what I did.

The criminal case was dropped prior to trial after I refused to take a plea after nearly two years of badgering by Jaffrey NH Police Chief Martin Dunn and Cheshire County Prosecutor Bill Albrecht; now the NH AG’s “Unauthorized Practice of Law” case is about to be dismissed as well.

Check the background right here:

http://christopher-king.blogspot.com/2006/11/christopher-kings-emancipation.html

Peace.

]]> By: Joe DeSantis http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2006/11/28/freedom-of-speech-and-the-war-on-terror/#comment-3685 Joe DeSantis Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:32:53 +0000 http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2006/11/28/freedom-of-speech-and-the-war-on-terror/#comment-3685 For the full version of Newt’s speech, you can visit newt.org – http://www.newt.org/backpage.asp?art=3819

Joe DeSantis
Deputy Communications Director
Gingrich Communications

]]> By: tkc http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2006/11/28/freedom-of-speech-and-the-war-on-terror/#comment-3654 tkc Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:35:13 +0000 http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2006/11/28/freedom-of-speech-and-the-war-on-terror/#comment-3654 Oh, one more thing. Some will say that the threat of a government investigation is a means to stifle dissent. To that I say, “Horseshit.” With freedom comes responsibility. If you want to spout off about violent jihad then you have to live with the consquences. Consquences which may include a visit from the FBI.

]]> By: Brad Warbiany http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2006/11/28/freedom-of-speech-and-the-war-on-terror/#comment-3653 Brad Warbiany Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:34:16 +0000 http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2006/11/28/freedom-of-speech-and-the-war-on-terror/#comment-3653 I’ve heard rumblings that Newt is a bit authoritarian, which I’ve been troubled by for a while.

Simply put, I think Newt is probably the smartest, most able person for the job. I think he understands the policy and how to make serious reforms better than just about anyone else, and he’s actually serious about reform.

But one issue worries me. If he’s got a big head to go along with that big brain, it’s quite possible he thinks he’s smart enough to be authoritarian without screwing it up. And that’s the most dangerous type of all.

He’s still tops on my list, but that’s subject to change. I was 16 when the Contract With America came about, and didn’t really pay enough attention to Gingrich between then an 2000 to learn enough about him.

Eddie, thanks for the context. If you find more, let us know.

]]> By: tkc http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2006/11/28/freedom-of-speech-and-the-war-on-terror/#comment-3652 tkc Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:31:13 +0000 http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2006/11/28/freedom-of-speech-and-the-war-on-terror/#comment-3652 I’ve twice blogged about the 1st Amendment and terrorism.
They are here
http://pubcrawler.blogspot.com/2005/07/1st-amendment-question.html

and here
http://pubcrawler.blogspot.com/2005/08/talk-of-threats-versus-1st-amendment.html

In short, my answer is that the 1st Amendment will protect you in saying pro-jihadsit sorts of crap. However, it will not protect you from being investigated to see if you really have the intent of making the steets run red with the blood of infidels.

]]> By: eddie http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2006/11/28/freedom-of-speech-and-the-war-on-terror/#comment-3644 eddie Tue, 28 Nov 2006 20:08:11 +0000 http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2006/11/28/freedom-of-speech-and-the-war-on-terror/#comment-3644 The Union-Ledger article is probably wildly inaccurate concerning Gingrich’s statements about free speech and terrorism. First of all, it contains no in-context quotes to let us decide for ourselves what he actually said. Second, the AP wire report (read it here: http://www.accessnorthga.com/news/ap_newfullstory.asp?ID=83807 ) suggests that the context of the “different rules” quote was about treatment of prisoners, not the Internet or free speech:

[quote]
Gingrich also spoke about the need to create different laws for fighting terrorism.

Noting the thwarted London terrorist attacks this summer, Gingrich said there should be a Geneva Convention for such actions that makes those people subject to “a totally different set of rules.”
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]]> By: Kevin http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2006/11/28/freedom-of-speech-and-the-war-on-terror/#comment-3641 Kevin Tue, 28 Nov 2006 19:39:30 +0000 http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2006/11/28/freedom-of-speech-and-the-war-on-terror/#comment-3641 My main problem with Newt isn’t really so much his positions on the issues, it’s really the same problem I have with both Mitt Romney and John McCain; all three men will take whatever position they need to take to win an election.

For example, Newt right before the election put out a “Winning the Future” manifesto that outlined 12 proposals, all of which were Big Government Conservative in nature, to allow the Republicans to pander enough to keep their majority. Contrast that with the fact Newt has been the champion of limited government since November 8.

]]> By: Doug Mataconis http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2006/11/28/freedom-of-speech-and-the-war-on-terror/#comment-3640 Doug Mataconis Tue, 28 Nov 2006 19:30:45 +0000 http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2006/11/28/freedom-of-speech-and-the-war-on-terror/#comment-3640 Kevin,

I’ll admit I’ve been one of those people, more or less. At the very least, I’ve thought that adding Gingrich into the race would make it…..interesting. Of all the potential Republican candidates out there he’s clearly the most well-spoken and I like some of the things he says.

Comments like what he said in Manchester, though, concern me greatly.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2006/11/28/freedom-of-speech-and-the-war-on-terror/#comment-3639 Kevin Tue, 28 Nov 2006 19:25:30 +0000 http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2006/11/28/freedom-of-speech-and-the-war-on-terror/#comment-3639 and certain libertarians and classical liberals still want this guy to run for president.

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