Event: STAND UP For Your Fourth Amendment Rights

[mrjarrell]

Looks like a few folks have decided to take the bull by the horns and organise an event at the state house. They've already got over 400 people who say they're attending. That's a good start.

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[E5RANGER375]

i dont facebook. is there another place that has details on this event?

 

[rambone]

Wednesday, May 25, 2011
12:00pm - 3:00pm

Indiana Statehouse
200 W Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN
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Last week, Indiana's Supreme Court ruled 3-2 that citizens DO NOT have the right to resist illegal entry into their homes by officers of the law. The consequence of this ruling is that if a policeman enters your home without consent and for any reason or no reason and you try to physically impede him, he may arrest you and that arrest IS valid and you may be punished by law, regardless of whether or not the officer is found to be out of line after the fact. This blatant violation of our basic and constitutional civil rights should NOT be tolerated, and we are protesting to let them know that we will not stand for the invasion of privacy under the guise of public protection.

We must make our voices heard and tell our leaders that this is unacceptable; if your civil rights are of interest to you, click "attending" and invite your friends.

News report: NewsRoomAmerica.com - Indiana High Court Says No Right to Resist Illegal Police Entry

More info: Unbelievable: Indiana Court Overturns Right to Resist Illegal Entry | AlterNet

UPDATE: This is just the latest in a series of troubling legislations and decisions handed down in our state; there was a unanimous decision last week that police serving a warrant DO NOT have to knock before entering your home if they feel that the situation warrants it, whereas historical precedent has always required a judge's permission to do so.

No-Knock rulings: http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20110512/NEWS0

 

[SideArmed]

So for those of us that don't "Facebook" is there a way to get details on this?

Edit: I see that I am not the only one, thanks Rambone!

 

[jdhaines]

This seems like one issue where us more-right gun owners will be side-by-side with the more-left non gun owners. Sounds good to me.

 

[littletommy]

This seems like one issue where us more-right gun owners will be side-by-side with the more-left non gun owners. Sounds good to me.

Exactly! This idiotic decision is good for NO ONE, regardless of political leanings. I'm hoping these morons have stirred a huge hornets nest on this, and people actually take action.

 

[Lucas156]

wish I could come but Im at work then

 

[SideArmed]

I am thinking that I got some Leave to burn on this one. Need to start making preparations.

 

[japartridge]

hmmmm, may have to see how much PTO I have racked up!

I am of the same opinion as the rest of you... this is one of the first steps toward a Police state!

 

[henktermaat]

Sounds like a good time for some OC

 

[Paco Bedejo]

I'd be there in a heartbeat, but that particular day is a huge one at work & I'm quite sure I'd be fired for leaving...

Thanks ahead of time to all who go in my stead

 

[Bond 281]

Sounds like a good time for some OC

 

[mdeshon]

I wish I could go but Ill be at work, Maybe for those of us that don't facebook and work during those hours we should put together a letter that we can all send to our state reps so we can fight for our 4th Amendment rights.

 

[Kutnupe14]

Non-violent political protest.... me gusta. I think OC'ing isn't a bad idea.

 

[Garb]

I have to work.

 

[Garb]

I wish I could go but Ill be at work, Maybe for those of us that don't facebook and work during those hours we should put together a letter that we can all send to our state reps so we can fight for our 4th Amendment rights.

I'm game.

 

[johenz]

I'm going. I dunno that carrying is permitted on the Statehouse grounds, though. Over 800 folks have RSVP'ed on Facebook already.

 

[fire259]

Here is a link to an online petition that will send emails to the Governor, House and Senate on your behalf. http://www.change.org/petitions/protect-the-fourth-amendment-end-illegal-police-entry

 

[MinuteMan47]

I'm going. I dunno that carrying is permitted on the Statehouse grounds, though.

Public sidewalk.

 

[PistolBob]

Public sidewalk.

Have someone bring your bail money and a couple of PBJ's.