"You don't go after a judge personally because you disagree with his judgments."
I say it's about time for some tar and feathers under the Liberty Tree.
Posted on 01/21/2006 7:09:56 AM PST by beaversmom
CONCORD, N.H. -- Angered by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that sided with a Connecticut city that wanted to seize homes for economic development, a group of activists is trying to get one of the justices who voted for the decision evicted from his own home.
The group, led by a California man, wants Justice David Souter's home seized for the purpose of building an inn called "Lost Liberty Hotel."
They submitted enough petition signatures -- only 25 were needed -- to bring the matter before voters in March. This weekend, they're descending on Souter's hometown, the central New Hampshire town of Weare, population 8,500, to rally for support.
"This is in the tradition of the Boston Tea Party and the Pine Tree Riot," organizer Logan Darrow Clements said, referring to the riot that took place during the winter of 1771-1772, when colonists in Weare beat up officials appointed by King George III who fined them for logging white pines without approval.
"All we're trying to do is put an end to eminent domain abuse," Clements said, by having those who advocate or facilitate it "live under it, so they understand why it needs to end."
Bill Quigley, Weare deputy police chief, said if protesters show up, they're going to be told to stay across the street from a dirt road that leads to Souter's brown farmhouse, which is more than 200 years old. It isn't known if Souter will be home.
"They're obviously not going to be allowed on Justice Souter's property," he said. "There's no reason for anybody to go down that road unless they live on that road, and we know the residents that live there. The last time (Clements) showed up, they had a total of about three or four people who showed up to listen...
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This story just makes my day. Thanks.
Bump - I wish this would happen.
Weir em down!
I wish it would happen to four more people in addition to Souter.
I don't know if this is a strong enough message, but something has to be done to reverse the direction of the courts.
I'd settle for impeaching his worthless carcass from the SCOTUS.
I'd like to ask GHWB just one question: "What were you thinking?"
I agree: he and the other five should be impeached, but it will never happen under this Congress. In fact, the popular Sandra Day O'Connor is going everywhere these days for ceremonies of honor on her behalf.
Yes, he needs to be impeached. Along with several others...bad behavior....opinions based on international law will do it.
>>>"You don't go after a judge personally because you disagree with his judgments."<<<
Why not? Especially when his judgements are not grounded in reason, logic, justice or the US Constitution.
If you want to support this movement you can get connected by contacting Logn at:
logan@freestarmedia.com
The peel back of liberalism started by Reagan needs to be reinvigorated. GWB has done a fine job selecting Alito and Roberts. Let's hope that at least one more vacancy comes up within his term.
Thank GOD both Roberts and Alito know that international law has NO place in our SCOTUS.
It is time to make those who try to impose restrictions on others live with what they want. Taking Souter's home is jsut a great first step, take all of the enviros that are protesting drilling for oil, take their vehicles away and shut off their utilities. See if they really want to live that way.
"You don't go after a judge personally because you disagree with his judgments."
Question... Why not? If someones independent action on this judge then has an effect on many judges, is that not the same as one judges independent decision having an effect on many people? I guess I need some clairification with that guys pre-supposition packed statement.
It's real simple--GHWB suffered from the same fatal disease that will probably cost the Republicans the election this fall--wanting to be bipartisan.
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