Just as city fell into injustice one person at a time, so will it become just amid reform
For there to be reformation in Chattanooga there has to be a change in the individual. For there to be fig, maple and apple trees and their fruit, structural brambles and thorns must be heaped and burned. The gospel truth works from the individual outward. If my city or yours is going to have reformation […]
Sideways chicken bone in Mayor Berke’s throat
This letter to assistant city attorney Keith Reisman will get no answer, under the argument that the city attorney’s office does not give legal advice to anybody but the city. But it is the key question pending reform in Chattanooga of a major police abuse of the public that Mayor Andy Berke continues to practice. […]
Bill clarifies rights of travel, policing of transportation in N.H.
A bill by Rep. Dick Marple in New Hampshire retains police power over trucking and transportation, but bans cops from enforcing the transportation statute on people not involved in for-hire use of the roads. (Photo Bizfluent.com) A bill before the New Hampshire general assembly would codify the common law right of free movement on the […]
TVA seizes 72 acres in instant; landowner cries foul
A photo montage posted by Stop Dextroying Tennessee Farms on FB. Greg Vital is in the top right photo. Bottom photo, signs declaring the matter of property rights in simplest form. Local landowner Greg Vital and two other property owners are fighting for their property rights as TVA has obtained a condemnation order against them […]
Protesters decry beating of singer Toney; council members flick out
City hall Tuesday night is lit by a spotlight that says police act like thugs when they should act like public servants. Nearly 40 angry people of color chase members of Chattanooga’s city council from their dais tonight by demanding justice and crying for deliverance from police thuggery in Chattanooga and Hamilton County. By David […]
City rejects visitors, says they cannot stay in Airbnb houses if hosts not live there
Refugees from Atlanta, Scott and Melissa Mainwaring of Chattanooga are shocked that city council rejects their plea to have Airbnb in a house bought for investment income in Highland Park. (Photo David Tulis) A young woman is increasingly enchanted by Chattanooga, thanks to her stays at Airbnb homes, and moves here with her husband to […]
City attorney Noblett listens to claims about right to travel, limits on cop power
In a meeting with the city attorney’s office I bring up the question of whether ChattyWagon is involved in transportation. Transportation is carrying goods or people for profit and gain and for hire. The Chattanooga tourist business gives rides for free so that it might advertise for its sponsors (free speech). The city attorney argues […]
TVA sues to condemn private lands for power line shortcut
TVA sues Greg Vital and other landowners in Chattanooga area under eminent domain so it can take the easy way out in running a power line to its proposed control facility. (Courtesy 92.7 NoogaRadio) Tweet Pin It
‘Rebuttable presumption’ keeps motorists in thrall; how to rebut ‘driver’ status?
This sketch explores how TAN separates commercial users of the roads (drivers, operators) from travelers. The left column is that of the ultra vires [beyond the scope] statist status quo. The right-hand column tells the benefits of reform if Chattanooga becomes a sanctuary city from Tenn. Code Ann. Title 55. Local economy has a theory strongly […]
How hiphop artist C-Grimey might use administrative notice in crunch
Cameron Williams is like thousands of people in the Chattanooga area — burdened by a revoked or suspended or canceled driver license. But what if he just has to get into a car and steer down the street — and what if he’s caught? (Photo Cameron Williams on FB) Cameron Williams, or C-Grimey, is a […]