Tennessee marriage defeat part of early struggle vs. U.S.
Rep. Mike Carter, right, a Baptist of Ooltewah, voted against marriage in a subcommittee, refusing to let House colleagues join in support of the measure. At left is Rep. Jon Lundgren, a Presbyterian, who also voted against marriage and getting the state to uphold the people’s constitution. (Photo Cal Zastrow) Chattanooga-area state representative Mike Carter, […]
Search highlights policing for profit in Tennessee
These images are from a Nashville TV station’s story about how a drug task force attempts to rob travelers Ronnie and Lisa Hankins of their valuables. By Matt Agorist In May 2014, Ronnie and Lisa Hankins were driving back from his grandfather’s funeral in Virginia when they were targeted by a gang of police officers […]
‘Constitutional carry’ restores long-lost right in Tennessee
A bill for constitutional carry wipes away Tennessee’s lawless statute that makes gun ownership a crime but lists exceptions when it’s not. (Photo Streettrucksmag.com) By John Harris The Second Amendment says that the right of the citizens, a right preexisting the Constitution, “… shall not be infringed …” Similarly, the Tennessee Constitution in Article I, […]
Carter kills marriage bill, fearing ‘extremity’ of mild means of lawful resistance
Rep. Mark Pody talks Wednesday with homeschooling families who support his marriage restoration bill in the general assembly. By David Tulis A former Hamilton County judge played a part in wrecking an effort to get state government to obey the constitution. Rep. Mike Carter Rep. Mike Carter of Ooltewah in a 4-1 subcommittee vote helped […]
Hundreds turn out to support ‘interposition’ bill for marriage
State Sen. Mae Beavers, left and Rep. Mark Pody urge support for a bill that declares Obergefell v. Hodges, a high court opinion, “unauthoritative, void and of no effect.” (Photo Facebook) Families gather in and around the state capital buildings Tuesday to support marriage and its defense by state government. By David Tulis Crowds gathered […]
Special interests will resist efforts to end police militarization
The 9-minute history of police militarization features Professor Abby Hall of the University of Tampa. What has led to the use of military-grade weapons and tactics among American police forces? What financial and political interests will resist a bid to demilitarize local police and sheriff’s departments? Tweet Pin It
Prosecutor: Calling me ‘the government’ before jury ‘inflammatory’
By David Tulis Defense attorneys who talk about “the government” are trying to inflame jurors, who are seen as having increasing dislike of the modern state. Drew Justice, attorney So says a state prosecutor who is getting at least judges to use an awkward military term in the courtroom. The issue came up in 2013 […]
Gun bans, progressive redefinitions in law create rape culture
By Bojidar Marinov When two years ago a Texas father beat his daughter’s rapist to death, no one in Texas had any doubts as to what the decision of the Grand Jury would be. The law in Texas not only allows but specifically authorizes the use of lethal force to prevent sexual assault. In this, […]
If cop departments fade, city residents will save money
Officer Steve Meador, right, takes an oath in joining the Chattanooga police department. (Photo Wrcbtv.com). Below, apps such as the Peacekeeper will eventually return personal safety and public peace to private individuals who are not “law enforcement.” By David Tulis Modern policing puts into the hands of professional government employees a common law function — […]
Tennesseee militia figure warns Bundy standoff ripe for manipulation
This book suggests ways in which to survive if social order breaks down and citizens are required to prosper without the perks of commercial government. By David Tulis A Tennessee free militia activist says the Bundy family seizure of a federal park facility in burns, Ore., is dangerous and liable to be turned to the […]