Where have all our freedoms gone? !
09/18/07

Without getting into a partisan argument regarding who I support and who I don't, I'd like to point out a recent event that makes me believe that we are no longer living in a 'free' society. We are living in a Police State under an implied (as well as documented) set of oppressive rules that have been imposed upon the American People since 9/11.

Andrew Meyer, a 21 year old student at the University of Florida, tried to inquire (based on his interpretation that the 2004 elections were not accurate) as to why John Kerry had conceded the Presidency too early and why he hadn't moved to impeach Bush.

After his mic was cut, Meyer was stormed by a mob of police officers brandishing tasers. The entire time Meyer was asking what he did wrong - obviously stunned that the police were escorting him out of the auditorium in such a forcible manner - NEVER PLACING HIM UNDER ARREST. NEVER READING HIS RIGHTS!

Needless to say, the police gave no explanation until AFTER they blasted a taser into him. Apparently they were afraid that he was inciting a riot.

Again, I don't necessarily agree that what this kid was saying in the mic was meaningful, but it is his Constitutional RIGHT to ask the questions without the fear of being led away by some brute-force squad of police officers who clearly used WAY more force containing this guy then necessary.

I beg ANYONE who reads my little blurb to question how their rights are being violated on a daily basis and to communicate their displeasure with their representatives. And if they don't listen, run for office. I am.