A new edition of the Bible sets out to show that seeds of environmentalism were sown in the Garden of Eden.
Just as "red letter" Bibles highlight the words of Jesus in red ink, "The Green Bible," in stores this week, uses green ink to spotlight more than 1,000 passages extolling the goodness of creation and God's charge to care for it.
The first chapter of Genesis is grass green; so are chunks of Psalms and Gospel passages in which Jesus considers the lilies of the field and keeps his eye on the sparrow.
Publisher HarperOne's New Revised Standard Translation of the Bible is printed in soy ink on recycled paper and bound in eco-friendly linen.
Where other Bibles have theological analysis, "The Green Bible" has essays by conservationists and theologians. It concludes with a reading guide tracking environmental themes throughout the Bible.
A national survey by Baylor University in Waco, Texas, released in September, found most religious people of all denominations agreed that "dramatic" changes were needed to prevent further damage to the earth, air and living creatures.
"We need a Bible like this," says the Rev. Richard Cizik, vice president of the National Association of Evangelicals, who has led his group into environmental activism.
Environmentalism faces hurdles among evangelicals, he says, citing suspicions that it's "liberal-leftist" or "witchy-pagan," or that it leans to government regulation.
Another hurdle: "Dominionism - the idea that God gave this to us and we can do what we darn well please.
"When people tell me Jesus never talked about the environment, I say, God says, "Love your neighbor,' not drown him in melting sea ice," Cizik says.
This "Green Bible" is not the first, however. A 1993 book also titled "The Green Bible," co-written by religious studies expert Stephen Scharper and anthropologist Hilary Cunningham, has no green ink but has the same intentions.
It intertwines ecology and ecumenism by drawing quotes from a wide range of sacred texts, saints and spiritual leaders, poets, and scientists, says Scharper, who teaches on social movements in the University of Toronto's Centre for Environment.
"We wanted to address the tension between biblically based Christians and environmentally based Christians, and to show the corresponding views of other faith and humanist traditions," Scharper says.
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Christian W!!! It is 3/7/2021 Sunday at 5:42p EST/3:42 mountain time. If you reply here, the whole world won't see it. Meanwhile, every comment at the divide & conquer article is seen by lots of folks.
Make certain to not use the bottom comment' box, but hit reply! Entries in the reply boxes don't scroll down the right side of the screen on the main page.
RC
Make certain to not use the bottom comment' box, but hit reply! Entries in the reply boxes don't scroll down the right side of the screen on the main page.
RC
Christian Witchburn Oops...I did what you said not to. I did the other as well..but I guess I ...I have a really bad headache I'm struggling with...I'll try to blame it on something else...Sorry, I fumbled the ball.
Rowan Cocoan So, I made a bunch of comments to push my mistake out of the side bar. My head ache has passed too. Man, it was bad. I don't usually get migraines unless I don't have my coffee, but that was sure one nasty throb. Glad it's over. Glad it didn't last very long too.
Rowan Cocoan Maybe, you're planning on saying I should tone down certain aspects of my honesty and rhetoric, because certain assholes on this website who might have a beef with me, because I'm a Christian and had the nerve to say so out loud, or some other BS, might decide they need to be a "good citizen" and step forward? That's probably not a bad piece of advice. I hadn't really thought of that, especially since those types of cowards don't like confrontations, and I haven't had any in particular that would cause me to worry. I hadn't really considered it until I started to wonder what this is about.
One guy does come to mind. He keeps looking to stir up shit because I'm a Christian, but he's too big of a c*** to say that straight out, so he likes to find petty peripheral shit to squabble about that doesn't have dick to do with the price of tea in China. It's just an attempt to hump my leg because it's there.
I'm curious as hell. I hope you swing by sooner than later. I'll take a brief intermission and maybe tool around the virtual world for a bit and then swing on back.
As far as ratting me out goes, the reason I appear to have little concern about my privacy is because I don't believe I have any, and if they want me they do know where I live, and they will come get me, but it doesn't usually work out that way. They tend to rely on the fact that real criminals re-offend soon and often. They pick them up in traffic stops and domestic disturbances, etc. Attacking me in my home with kids is probably not the protocol. I don't think it is, unless they felt like I was a eminent threat that would pop soon and get people hurt, but I think they all know it's BS, because it is. I wouldn't lay my hands on anybody unless I was being physically abused myself.
One guy does come to mind. He keeps looking to stir up shit because I'm a Christian, but he's too big of a c*** to say that straight out, so he likes to find petty peripheral shit to squabble about that doesn't have dick to do with the price of tea in China. It's just an attempt to hump my leg because it's there.
I'm curious as hell. I hope you swing by sooner than later. I'll take a brief intermission and maybe tool around the virtual world for a bit and then swing on back.
As far as ratting me out goes, the reason I appear to have little concern about my privacy is because I don't believe I have any, and if they want me they do know where I live, and they will come get me, but it doesn't usually work out that way. They tend to rely on the fact that real criminals re-offend soon and often. They pick them up in traffic stops and domestic disturbances, etc. Attacking me in my home with kids is probably not the protocol. I don't think it is, unless they felt like I was a eminent threat that would pop soon and get people hurt, but I think they all know it's BS, because it is. I wouldn't lay my hands on anybody unless I was being physically abused myself.
Christian Witchburn Thanks for replying.
No. There's no reason for you to change what you write.
I wrote about your situation with the law to see if you needed some help.
As you see, while there's no assurance that this isn't being read by anyone (and I agree with you on our effective lack of anonymity on the net thanks to countless unconstitutional intrusions by the state upon individuals); at least this is a place unlikely for others to even read it.
If you'd like some help on your fugitive' status, I'd like to try to help. Not saying I could, etc. No $ - this is just me trying to help a friend.
Please advise. Also, please bookmark this article as I have. If we ever wish to chat without all of the locals reading it, this is the best way to do it (REPLIES ONLY! ) outside of emails (which, IMHO are also illegally monitored.)
RC
No. There's no reason for you to change what you write.
I wrote about your situation with the law to see if you needed some help.
As you see, while there's no assurance that this isn't being read by anyone (and I agree with you on our effective lack of anonymity on the net thanks to countless unconstitutional intrusions by the state upon individuals); at least this is a place unlikely for others to even read it.
If you'd like some help on your fugitive' status, I'd like to try to help. Not saying I could, etc. No $ - this is just me trying to help a friend.
Please advise. Also, please bookmark this article as I have. If we ever wish to chat without all of the locals reading it, this is the best way to do it (REPLIES ONLY! ) outside of emails (which, IMHO are also illegally monitored.)
RC
Rowan Cocoan When I looked at the math, of trying to pay for an attorney they said I could afford but in reality I can't, It looked like it would wreck my life for years. Never mind that every lawyer I talked to said they wouldn't touch my case because it was too serious, or treated me like a field nigger not worth the shine on his shoes...hung up on me even...so, when I compare that to just laying low, treating myself like I'm on house arrest, essentially, and waiting out the statute of limitations, which I believe is only 3 years, maybe 5 it seems like the better deal. They need to reach a verdict soon or forget about it. I was already nearly a year into it when I made the mistake of calling the cops on a burglary I was a victim of when he ran my number and put me in irons for the warrant. It sucked. I was the one being punished. I did nothing, and the burglar wasn't even considered. He left a trail of evidence right up to his front door and they didn't even bother to investigate, but me, I was going to jail for something that didn't even happen....meh. I'm not going to try and address men in a serious case while they are pretending to believe in unicorns. This mask BS undermines their credibility to an extreme, IMO. I'm not going to ask people who believe in cooties to make serious grown-up decisions that could leave me in a cage for the rest of my life...even if it didn't involve pigs lying and fabricating stories. There is no evidence of a crime. None occurred, but nobody has given me the impression that they give a shit enough to even glance at the facts...meanwhile we play cooties. I'm not going to court. They can kiss my ass. I'm convinced that no matter how I approach the bench, no matter what is said or done will have any bearing on their determination to see me locked up. Otherwise they would have dropped the case when I asked them too, because there is zero evidence any crime was committed.
Unfortunately the witness I have that could have been helpful is too stupid to understand how narrow their definition of "assault" can be. When he recounted the event to my wife, even though he didn't think what he said I did could be interpreted as assault, it sure as hell would be. He said I " swatted his lanyard as I moved past him." Saying that will send me to prison. It's not what happened. I brushed against it as I held my hands around my face to protect myself as I moved out of the elevator away from these pricks. Not into them. I didn't "swat" anybody. If that idiot was to say that in court, that's all they would need to hear. It's enough....breath...
Anyway, I figure I do two more years in a prison of my own choice, and since the world ended up locked down anyway (how poetic, I think) it's a good time to do it. Plus they have their hands full with the Covid BS they've created for themselves. The government can't even keep track of my social security number anymore...ya. They lost it. My wife straightened that out though. Thanks? Ding bat. The only real concern I have is about whether or not this statute of limitations is somehow suspended because court proceedings had already began. The legal system is full of technical BS like that, but it's not how I read the law. It said they needed to reach a verdict/make a decision with in 3 years...or maybe it was 5 (I'd like more clarity on that too), or the charges would have to be reinvigorated somehow or just dismissed. It seems like the better deal. I know if I ever have to see it through in court I will leave there for prison. They've demonstrated they give no shit at all about truth in full color. I'd like to know that I can actually wait this out...or am I doomed forever? My life suck regardless, really, and I actually enjoyed my time in jail because my wife is a soulless bitch. I stay because my daughter needs me and nobody else gives a rats ass about her...enough to actually do the lifting, anyway.
The so called victim doesn't even live in this state anymore, so I doubt he'll be stirring up any BS over this. I'm hoping the lying bastard dies soon. He was somewhere around 60 I hear. I wouldn't hit some old bastard like that anyway, although that fucker kept jumping in my way like he wanted me to bump into him. That's part of why I made it a point not too. I could see the game he was playing...which is why I wanted him to "Stay the fuck away from me." I had no problem getting on the elevator with the two security guards I chose to do so with. It's when that prick and his other munchkin tried to get on too (which wasn't what we had just agreed to do ) that I was like "Oh no, I ain't getting on the elevator with all you people." I stepped off and brushed his lanyard...Assault! "Did you see that?" he said and looked around. Everybody just smirked and ignored him. He decided to back off and I got back on the elevator , after telling him what BS I though that was...and we left, me and the two young men in proper uniforms...and one really stupid haircut. Kids.
Thanks for listening, RC.
Unfortunately the witness I have that could have been helpful is too stupid to understand how narrow their definition of "assault" can be. When he recounted the event to my wife, even though he didn't think what he said I did could be interpreted as assault, it sure as hell would be. He said I " swatted his lanyard as I moved past him." Saying that will send me to prison. It's not what happened. I brushed against it as I held my hands around my face to protect myself as I moved out of the elevator away from these pricks. Not into them. I didn't "swat" anybody. If that idiot was to say that in court, that's all they would need to hear. It's enough....breath...
Anyway, I figure I do two more years in a prison of my own choice, and since the world ended up locked down anyway (how poetic, I think) it's a good time to do it. Plus they have their hands full with the Covid BS they've created for themselves. The government can't even keep track of my social security number anymore...ya. They lost it. My wife straightened that out though. Thanks? Ding bat. The only real concern I have is about whether or not this statute of limitations is somehow suspended because court proceedings had already began. The legal system is full of technical BS like that, but it's not how I read the law. It said they needed to reach a verdict/make a decision with in 3 years...or maybe it was 5 (I'd like more clarity on that too), or the charges would have to be reinvigorated somehow or just dismissed. It seems like the better deal. I know if I ever have to see it through in court I will leave there for prison. They've demonstrated they give no shit at all about truth in full color. I'd like to know that I can actually wait this out...or am I doomed forever? My life suck regardless, really, and I actually enjoyed my time in jail because my wife is a soulless bitch. I stay because my daughter needs me and nobody else gives a rats ass about her...enough to actually do the lifting, anyway.
The so called victim doesn't even live in this state anymore, so I doubt he'll be stirring up any BS over this. I'm hoping the lying bastard dies soon. He was somewhere around 60 I hear. I wouldn't hit some old bastard like that anyway, although that fucker kept jumping in my way like he wanted me to bump into him. That's part of why I made it a point not too. I could see the game he was playing...which is why I wanted him to "Stay the fuck away from me." I had no problem getting on the elevator with the two security guards I chose to do so with. It's when that prick and his other munchkin tried to get on too (which wasn't what we had just agreed to do ) that I was like "Oh no, I ain't getting on the elevator with all you people." I stepped off and brushed his lanyard...Assault! "Did you see that?" he said and looked around. Everybody just smirked and ignored him. He decided to back off and I got back on the elevator , after telling him what BS I though that was...and we left, me and the two young men in proper uniforms...and one really stupid haircut. Kids.
Thanks for listening, RC.
Christian Witchburn Feel free to email me at my SOTT moniker, (eleven letters), no spaces no periods, commas, etc. At Gmail. RC
Another hurdle: "Dominionism - the idea that God gave this to us and we can do what we darn well please.What an idiot. We do indeed have "Dominion." We will do whatever we want with it. We do. We don't need the Bible to say it so either. You can go outside and look. That's reality Pastor sheepdip. I hope he doesn't think man made it that way, or it's that way because it's written in the Bible. No, that's hard baked in there. It just the way it is...duh? I get real tired of our Priests being this ignorant. It's tedious.
Christian Witchburn As re the lost article on the Islam bitch:
I don't know the whys but I doubt it had anything to do with 'permissions.' I do know that I just lost five minutes of work.
As you might have noticed,I see that they have NOW reposted it. I surprisingly was allowed to edit away my comment which now only says "WTF". (For once, the memory hole has seemed to work to help.)
RC
I don't know the whys but I doubt it had anything to do with 'permissions.' I do know that I just lost five minutes of work.
As you might have noticed,I see that they have NOW reposted it. I surprisingly was allowed to edit away my comment which now only says "WTF". (For once, the memory hole has seemed to work to help.)
RC
Rowan Cocoan Excellent.
It's probably a strong likelihood the devil will come and want this table for himself at some point, just considering how important it is to me alone. He's a dick like that. the fact that many people (good strong ones too) get their bread from this table is even more of a reason for the beast to hunt here, even from within our own voices. My rant somewhere at the top of this page might be indicative of my own spiritual communion with ol'screwface too...which is why I wouldn't vent that in public. I'd like a second chance to give said "cunt" the opportunity to bear better fruit, and a second opportunity to deal with it myself if he can't. I get the impression now that maybe personal shit in his life might be flavoring his tongue. It wouldn't be fair to judge a man off one or two missteps. I probably survive only by that wisdom and forgiveness, myself.
It's probably a strong likelihood the devil will come and want this table for himself at some point, just considering how important it is to me alone. He's a dick like that. the fact that many people (good strong ones too) get their bread from this table is even more of a reason for the beast to hunt here, even from within our own voices. My rant somewhere at the top of this page might be indicative of my own spiritual communion with ol'screwface too...which is why I wouldn't vent that in public. I'd like a second chance to give said "cunt" the opportunity to bear better fruit, and a second opportunity to deal with it myself if he can't. I get the impression now that maybe personal shit in his life might be flavoring his tongue. It wouldn't be fair to judge a man off one or two missteps. I probably survive only by that wisdom and forgiveness, myself.
Christian Witchburn oops. I'm a bit scared. Not thinking. I'll see if I can rise it out of the side bar again.
Christian Witchburn I did some quick first level comment entries and it's no longer on my front screen. RC
I sent you an email (from "Psycho Pete"). It's important. Let me know if the video format doesn't work for you. I can convert it to something else.
Rowan Cocoan So...did you get that video, or did I send it to the wrong address? Maybe you just think I'm crazy? What?
Cops harassed my mother for years in very much the same way. She was date raped by 3 of them (2 cops, one unknown). They arranged for me to have an accident they later bragged to her about just to keep her mouth shut. They made a veiled threat to her concerning her "other son," my little brother (He's dead now). I don't think what they are doing today (that was last night at around midnight) is the same thing. I think they want to draw me out of my hole over other things, but I expect I could be harassed like this for a long time. At least until the statute of limitations run dry. I'm a little surprised that you haven't mentioned anything, but I'm getting used to the behavior, being surrounded by it, and I don't expect a lot from anybody.
Cops harassed my mother for years in very much the same way. She was date raped by 3 of them (2 cops, one unknown). They arranged for me to have an accident they later bragged to her about just to keep her mouth shut. They made a veiled threat to her concerning her "other son," my little brother (He's dead now). I don't think what they are doing today (that was last night at around midnight) is the same thing. I think they want to draw me out of my hole over other things, but I expect I could be harassed like this for a long time. At least until the statute of limitations run dry. I'm a little surprised that you haven't mentioned anything, but I'm getting used to the behavior, being surrounded by it, and I don't expect a lot from anybody.
Christian Witchburn No. After what I saw doing criminal defense back in the 80's and 90's, there was little that they could do to surprise me, and then they surprised me by and how they came after me. (And despite their efforts, I have and am still always been what I've said I am.)
As I wrote elsewhere, I'll try to get back to you Friday or Saturday. Hang tough.
RC
As I wrote elsewhere, I'll try to get back to you Friday or Saturday. Hang tough.
RC
Christian Witchburn I had hoped to get to this by today, Saturday, but it's looking sketchy. Can we plan on Tuesday? Monday?
Thanks for the compliment on McGowan. When he was alive I really wanted to meet him.
I'll probably check back here on Monday or Tuesday.
Serious apologies. If it's super urgent, please quickly advise. Also, as I trust you know, if anything happens, all that you say "Great! Where's my attorney?" Give who you are? Usually it's smart and they'll already know who you are most likely.
RC
Thanks for the compliment on McGowan. When he was alive I really wanted to meet him.
I'll probably check back here on Monday or Tuesday.
Serious apologies. If it's super urgent, please quickly advise. Also, as I trust you know, if anything happens, all that you say "Great! Where's my attorney?" Give who you are? Usually it's smart and they'll already know who you are most likely.
RC
Rowan Cocoan Just watch the video. It's 5 minutes. What's going on is they are sending spooks over in the middle of the night trying to draw me out. I just don't want to disappear and nobody really knows the real picture. I'm not asking for a consultation. I just want somebody else to see how fucked up they are and how low they have brought themselves to get little ol' me.
It's surveillance footage of my front porch around midnight a few days ago.
Cheers.
It's surveillance footage of my front porch around midnight a few days ago.
Cheers.
Rowan Cocoan Probably the larger issue here (not nigger knocking) is that this is either a police officer or some extension of the police department recklessly endangering the lives of men, women, and children (count the ways this could go horribly wrong and know that is why this behavior is unacceptable) over a fabricated assault charge. One fabricated by a supposed police officer. What's the motive? To cover up and distract from their abuse of my blind, veteran father. They'd like to turn the tables on me because what they did to him is particularly cruel and despicable and they know they deserved to be punished for what they did and severely. It's a crime they've threatened me with. I've never seen more disgusting conduct from an apparatus that considers whatever I've done to be so egregious I would serve 20 years in prison for. I'm honored that evil finds me so unpalatable they'd stoop to such low depths to defend themselves from little ol' me who has nothing.
All I want is some light on what they are and who they are. I trust God to deal with it. He's already turned them into an abomination...I have it on video. Nothing I could do will bring them lower than what they've done to themselves. I'd just like a witness.
They aren't playing by the law. An attorney isn't going to make any difference. Obviously, right and wrong, legal and illegal have no bearing on their behavior. They aren't concerned about legalities or principals. Those are alien concepts to this filth, despite the pomp and badge they wear so proudly. Filth I might add, that view violence as routine. I'm certain violence is on this table. They've shown plenty, while I haven't so much as raised a fist. They are abusive and dangerous, petty and desperate.
This kind of conduct is a disaster waiting to happen.
All I want is some light on what they are and who they are. I trust God to deal with it. He's already turned them into an abomination...I have it on video. Nothing I could do will bring them lower than what they've done to themselves. I'd just like a witness.
They aren't playing by the law. An attorney isn't going to make any difference. Obviously, right and wrong, legal and illegal have no bearing on their behavior. They aren't concerned about legalities or principals. Those are alien concepts to this filth, despite the pomp and badge they wear so proudly. Filth I might add, that view violence as routine. I'm certain violence is on this table. They've shown plenty, while I haven't so much as raised a fist. They are abusive and dangerous, petty and desperate.
This kind of conduct is a disaster waiting to happen.
Christian Witchburn Are you at your computer/phone, whatever, and ready for phone number transmission? I am. Reply now! (My first response will ALSO be right back here.) It's 5.09 a.m., Sun. 3/14/2021 now. RC
Christian Witchburn Trying again. Yes, I've seen it. (Sadly, Murphy's Law dictates that you got offline about 5 minutes after the above. Now is 6.03 a.m., Sun. 3/14/2021 now.)
Are you at your computer/phone, whatever, and ready for phone number transmission? I am and will be on this computer until at least 6:15a.m. EST. Reply now! (My first response will ALSO be right back here.)
RC
Are you at your computer/phone, whatever, and ready for phone number transmission? I am and will be on this computer until at least 6:15a.m. EST. Reply now! (My first response will ALSO be right back here.)
RC
Rowan Cocoan Good morning, RC.
I don't have a phone. Haven't for years. I've been so disenfranchised by society for so long, by so many, having one has never been more than a nuisance. Anytime I've ever needed help there's been none to call. I've grown accustomed to not even asking. Like when I did use a phone (probably the only time in a year) and reported a burglary at my home. I found myself in jail, and they never even bothered to look at the literal trail of evidence leading into the apartment building next door, but I'm going to jail for breathing on a security officer's lanyard. Cops are less than useless, same with the court system and the judges that run them. Friends are few and remote, and my wife is soulless...she set off a damn shotgun in the house last night, so "idiot" is probably a valid adjective too. Even after the "Oops, I set off a shot gun accidentally" incident (and then made excuses for, instead of apologizing), I had to tell her that continuing to fiddle with her goddamn rifles in the house, with kids present, was inappropriate...then she asks me to figure out how to put the damn AR15 away and make sure there is no cartridge in the chamber. I fucking hate guns at this point...her guns anyway. So...I learned how to operate an AR15 last night. I'm not even supposed to touch guns, thanks to her. She punched me in the head, and I went to jail for defending myself, lost my "rights," fines, classes, etc. I'd be more interested in a divorce lawyer than a criminal defense lawyer, but that wouldn't end well for me or my daughter.
Anyway...what I think is going on, is that the statute of limitations for breathing on a lanyard that belongs to a so called "police officer" (security guard) is running out, and they are getting desperate and stupid to do something about it. I'm not a criminal and not likely to re-offend, like they usually bank on concerning warrants.This also shows me that despite there being no evidence of a crime on my part (there was no crime), and any evidence there was would point the other direction, They don't give a shit about the facts, or the law, or that young lady in the video's safety. She could have gotten seriously hurt or even killed. That man (pig) is way too old (and well informed apparently) to not know better. I get it about dumb kids and pranks, but that's not what this is. He knew I would get in trouble for calling the cops.
Suppose it was true, that I was somebody who was so bold I would assault a police officer. Throwing ignorant civilians into the mix like this is way inappropriate in light of that possibility. She's lucky my dog is a chihuahua and not a pit bull. She's lucky my weapon wasn't near the door like it was supposed to be (or am I?). She needs to get away from that monster before she gets hurt.
What I lack that I want is compassion and understanding, that's all, and I get none. Having said that, I would never court the favor of bastards just to get some. I'd rather be alone.
I have no intention of taking this issue to their home field (court) and expecting them to follow the rules. They've demonstrated ad nauseam, that they have no ability or desire to do so.
So...why did I bring any of it up at all? I just get tired of being treated like I'm the bad guy. Empathy. That's all. Frankly, I wasn't even aware you did criminal defense until a couple days ago (you mentioned it in a post recently). I just considered you a friendly ear I could vent some frustration on. Somebody who would say, "I hear you, and I give a shit about you," because nobody around here does...other than my kids, who don't really understand me.
The boy is getting older, and he's on course to becoming a fine young man, IMO. Intelligent, strong, and warm hearted. I'll enjoy having a man (anybody) in the family who gets it, once he's older. I love my kids. Best people I've ever met.
I think you're pretty alright too, RC. SOTTies are good people in general...or at least they try to be, and IMO, that's what counts. Nobody's perfect. The cockroach is "perfect." He'll stay that way too. The rest of us who try to overcome our flaws, will just keep getting better.
This creep in the video (I read cop immediately) isn't from around here. They drove here from somewhere else, stopped at my house specifically, and then drove back to wherever they came from (not random). My neighborhood is small and separated from the rest of the community, so we are all familiar with who lives here and who doesn't. He isn't from around here. He was sent, and delivered. There were other people apparently who drove the get-away car too...I hadn't really put that together until just now. Clearly there was. I didn't see the car though. I didn't step out side immediately. Although I was at the door immediately, I didn't open it right off.
Anyway, my wife does have a phone. I can tuck that into an email and send it off, but I can't fathom how the legal system is going to be anything but the end of me, and I'd rather just wait it out. It might be nice to have a strategy for that, but I don't have faith in the law of man, it's officers, or it's discernment.
Massive read, sorry.
And, thanks again for listening...and for the suffering you've no doubt endured yourself, and yet stayed true anyway. Good men don't get to do it any other way, and I'm certain you're one of those.
I don't have a phone. Haven't for years. I've been so disenfranchised by society for so long, by so many, having one has never been more than a nuisance. Anytime I've ever needed help there's been none to call. I've grown accustomed to not even asking. Like when I did use a phone (probably the only time in a year) and reported a burglary at my home. I found myself in jail, and they never even bothered to look at the literal trail of evidence leading into the apartment building next door, but I'm going to jail for breathing on a security officer's lanyard. Cops are less than useless, same with the court system and the judges that run them. Friends are few and remote, and my wife is soulless...she set off a damn shotgun in the house last night, so "idiot" is probably a valid adjective too. Even after the "Oops, I set off a shot gun accidentally" incident (and then made excuses for, instead of apologizing), I had to tell her that continuing to fiddle with her goddamn rifles in the house, with kids present, was inappropriate...then she asks me to figure out how to put the damn AR15 away and make sure there is no cartridge in the chamber. I fucking hate guns at this point...her guns anyway. So...I learned how to operate an AR15 last night. I'm not even supposed to touch guns, thanks to her. She punched me in the head, and I went to jail for defending myself, lost my "rights," fines, classes, etc. I'd be more interested in a divorce lawyer than a criminal defense lawyer, but that wouldn't end well for me or my daughter.
Anyway...what I think is going on, is that the statute of limitations for breathing on a lanyard that belongs to a so called "police officer" (security guard) is running out, and they are getting desperate and stupid to do something about it. I'm not a criminal and not likely to re-offend, like they usually bank on concerning warrants.This also shows me that despite there being no evidence of a crime on my part (there was no crime), and any evidence there was would point the other direction, They don't give a shit about the facts, or the law, or that young lady in the video's safety. She could have gotten seriously hurt or even killed. That man (pig) is way too old (and well informed apparently) to not know better. I get it about dumb kids and pranks, but that's not what this is. He knew I would get in trouble for calling the cops.
Suppose it was true, that I was somebody who was so bold I would assault a police officer. Throwing ignorant civilians into the mix like this is way inappropriate in light of that possibility. She's lucky my dog is a chihuahua and not a pit bull. She's lucky my weapon wasn't near the door like it was supposed to be (or am I?). She needs to get away from that monster before she gets hurt.
What I lack that I want is compassion and understanding, that's all, and I get none. Having said that, I would never court the favor of bastards just to get some. I'd rather be alone.
I have no intention of taking this issue to their home field (court) and expecting them to follow the rules. They've demonstrated ad nauseam, that they have no ability or desire to do so.
So...why did I bring any of it up at all? I just get tired of being treated like I'm the bad guy. Empathy. That's all. Frankly, I wasn't even aware you did criminal defense until a couple days ago (you mentioned it in a post recently). I just considered you a friendly ear I could vent some frustration on. Somebody who would say, "I hear you, and I give a shit about you," because nobody around here does...other than my kids, who don't really understand me.
The boy is getting older, and he's on course to becoming a fine young man, IMO. Intelligent, strong, and warm hearted. I'll enjoy having a man (anybody) in the family who gets it, once he's older. I love my kids. Best people I've ever met.
I think you're pretty alright too, RC. SOTTies are good people in general...or at least they try to be, and IMO, that's what counts. Nobody's perfect. The cockroach is "perfect." He'll stay that way too. The rest of us who try to overcome our flaws, will just keep getting better.
This creep in the video (I read cop immediately) isn't from around here. They drove here from somewhere else, stopped at my house specifically, and then drove back to wherever they came from (not random). My neighborhood is small and separated from the rest of the community, so we are all familiar with who lives here and who doesn't. He isn't from around here. He was sent, and delivered. There were other people apparently who drove the get-away car too...I hadn't really put that together until just now. Clearly there was. I didn't see the car though. I didn't step out side immediately. Although I was at the door immediately, I didn't open it right off.
Anyway, my wife does have a phone. I can tuck that into an email and send it off, but I can't fathom how the legal system is going to be anything but the end of me, and I'd rather just wait it out. It might be nice to have a strategy for that, but I don't have faith in the law of man, it's officers, or it's discernment.
Massive read, sorry.
And, thanks again for listening...and for the suffering you've no doubt endured yourself, and yet stayed true anyway. Good men don't get to do it any other way, and I'm certain you're one of those.
Christian Witchburn I didn't know about your phone situation.
Here IS a legal opinion. It is clear that you are trying to give me the above information (thank God you put it here as re the masses seeing it, but you probably know that 'our' police and prosecutors constantly fight against individual freedom) BUT you should have emailed it!
I request that you read my email I just sent to SOTT plus this
I have just written to SOTT from my SOTT-registered email address with a copy to you. Effective immediately, please converse with me only by email and preferably at that email address from which I sent (3/14 @ ~ 7.25p) that email and the name of which begins "LI". (Of course, if we see each other posting, in other comments here,. we can ask, "Did you get that email?" Etc. etc.
RC @ 7.28P EDT 3/14/2021
Here IS a legal opinion. It is clear that you are trying to give me the above information (thank God you put it here as re the masses seeing it, but you probably know that 'our' police and prosecutors constantly fight against individual freedom) BUT you should have emailed it!
I request that you read my email I just sent to SOTT plus this
I have just written to SOTT from my SOTT-registered email address with a copy to you. Effective immediately, please converse with me only by email and preferably at that email address from which I sent (3/14 @ ~ 7.25p) that email and the name of which begins "LI". (Of course, if we see each other posting, in other comments here,. we can ask, "Did you get that email?" Etc. etc.
RC @ 7.28P EDT 3/14/2021
RC