Are “peace officers” a good idea?by Kent McManigalAs originally posted on: Kent’s “Hooligan Libertarian” BlogMay 19, 2012No. And I’m not even talking about the reavers. I’m saying it is a bad idea to have anyone set apart, with a badge and “authority”…

Would a BBQ with 3 families constitute a riot if I were in Quebec? – Syndicated from http://www.exciteddelirium.ca

Actually, the clowns are in public office. First they make it so police can claim a group that is assembled peacefully is illegal (which is a clear violation of Charter rights). Now Loi 78 and the City of Montreal is going after mask wearers at public gatherings celebrating political events. Au revoir, Bonhomme! I always [...]

The full text of Chief William Blair’s statement regarding OIPRD’s G20 report.

On Wednesday the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD), a provincial agency charged with investigating complaints against police, released its long-awaited report on law-enforcement activity during Toronto’s G20 summit. A few minutes ago Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair released a statement in response to that report. The text of that statement in full: [...]

During the G20 meetings in Toronto in June 2010, police arrested over 1000 people. In the lead-up to the G20, police carried out extensive infiltration of activist groups, and a number of activists remain in jail today. Victims of the police repression…

Texting While Walking Banned in New Jersey Townby Alyssa NewcombAs originally posted on: ABCNews.comMay 13, 2012Avid texters beware: Fort Lee, N.J. police said they will begin issuing $85 jaywalking tickets to pedestrians who are caught texting while …

Opponents of the Gitxsan Treaty Society spent Monday preparing themselves for arrest. For much of the day, Gitxsan community members crowded at one end of Omineca Street before the Gitxsan Treaty Society offices while police assembled a block away.
The…

Rachel Toberman, train wreck St. Paul lawyer, is awaiting discipline, can still practice lawby Aaron RuparAs originally posted on: The Blotter May 11, 2012Rachel Toberman, licensed to practice law in Minnesota in 2008, presumably had her shit together …

C4SS and Stacy Litzby James TuttleAs originally posted: Center for a Stateless SocietyMay 10, 2012Although this was a hard decision with considerable internal disagreement over the proper approach to take, Stacy Litz is no longer a member of the staff …

I hope readers will forgive a post that is definitely narcissistic and possibly an…

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. That’s a bogus expression. It creates worry, and doubt. That’s what a lot of people were feeling when Brian-Michel LaRue disappeared from online life he’d been immersed in most waking hours for the first 6 weeks during the RoboCon drama broke wide open in February. One of his last [...]

Potential Terrorist Baby Still at Largeby Kevin UnderhillAs originally posted on: Lowering the BarApril 30, 2012Well, I have good news and bad news.The bad news is that the TSA was unable to prevent a baby from bypassing a security checkpoint at Newark…

Death and Taxesby “Paradox”As originally posted on: Revolution of the MindApril 7, 2012What are my taxes paying for? I think that people should have a right to choose what their taxes pay for, because as it stands, mine aren’t doing a damn thing for m…

Calling LRAD ‘communications device’ allowed cops to skirt rules

TORONTO—The police have tried to convince the public that its Long Range Acoustic…

In the U.S. police can even buy a monthly subscription to customers’ tracking data

Ok, I’ve re-sent this blog post twice through the mail and have waited over three weeks for it to arrive. It still hasn’t arrived. here it is, dictated over the phone.read more

West Palm Beach police use bunny costume to enforce seat-belt lawby Cynthia RoldanAs originally posted on: PalmBeachPost.comMarch 28, 2012WEST PALM BEACH — A man and a bunny were walking down the center median of Okeechobee Boulevard Wednesday mornin…

The following legislation has been edited in terms of both its original content and formatting.HB 1531-FN – AS INTRODUCED2012 SESSION12-210804/09HOUSE BILL 1531-FNAN ACT relative to prosecution for victimless crimes.SPONSORS: Rep. Lambert, Hills 27; …

Selena Gomez dead at 19by “Frank Mason”As originally posted on: The Internet ChronicleApril 6, 2012Los Angeles – Fans mourn the loss of Disney star Selena Gomez, who was pronounced dead in a fatal car crash Friday. According to police on the scene, …

‘You guys sure as hell didn’t find any combined explosives, ’cause I didn’t make any’