Q-n-A
Introduction:
America is NOT a nation governed by the Rule of Law. Instead, it is controlled by State sponsored terrorism in full-dress combat gear, kangaroo courts and corrupt politicans. AS a result, we are a more uncivilized people than the promise of “Liberty and Justice for All” implies. The militarized cops in America are more authoritarian than civic minded. Their fragile egos allow them to frequently escalate even minor issues into destruction or death and rely on a biased judicial system to protect them from ANY accountability. And worst of all, the American people lack the empathy to care about the plight of others regardless of the scale of injustice. How else can one explain the number of assaults and killings by police? If America imprisons more people per capita than any nation in the world, doesn’t that mean we are the most uncivilized people in the world too? And, if the problem is the imprisonment of too many people for non-violent crimes, then isn’t that also a reflection of how uncivilized we are to allow this sad condition?
Sure there are many people that DO care about others, but for the moment, empathy and compassion are lacking viewpoints in America. And of course there are many civic-minded cops that really DO serve their community, but there are many more that are serving their sadistic nature. And while I realize every Judge in America isn’t “on the take” to victimize the poor and disadvantaged like an ATM machine, I also realize slavery was once justified by the courts in this country. Afterwards, Jim Crow law was “justified” for over 90 years. And to this very day, the judicial branch foolishly practices “Liberty without FREE WILL” as a current example of their judicial malfeasance. And if there truly is no such thing as an Obama Judge, a Trump Judge, a Clinton Judge or a Bush Judge, then why does everyone from political talking heads to Joe Sixpack on the street expect judicial rulings based on political persuasions? Are you suggesting Trump isn’t relying on it? Or, that conservative voters weren’t voting on that basis of bias?
So, how much ignorance is required for a blind mule to find an ear of corn? The answer is reserved for those who continue to doubt the obvious failure of American justice. For everyone else, I would like to share the thoughts of Albert Einstein on this subject, who once said,
“The world is not dangerous because of those who do harm but because of those who look at it without doing anything”. – Albert Einstein
So, while the state of our judicial system is the butt end of a joke for all the world to see - all is not lost. First of all, this site will record this type of mass ignorance that is pervasive in America today. And one day, we will look back at such notions as an example of our futile attempt to deny the obvious. Furthermore, we don’t need a majority of people to have a human heart in order to inspire others to seek one. The effort of a few caring people serving humanity can inspire others until a critical mass is achieved to affect a better solution. Here’s how…
Promote Accountability Without accountability, we show our disrespect to the Rule of Law. If we will fail to serve the rule of law, we disrespect ourselves as a less civilized people. However, we also disrespect ourselves when we become subservient to state sponsored terrorism. Accountability is the missing ingredient to provide a balance between earned respect and respectful disobedience.
So, what can YOU do to promote accountability in America? Here’s an idea… shine a light on transgressions and allow our collective conscience to bring forth accountability. We can promote accountability by exposing abusive behavior. Truth is the best sunshine to expose transgressions and thereby offer more accountability than we currently have in America. You don’t need to foolishly rely on a corrupt judicial system to turn a blind eye towards another rogue cop if you have a video. Our collective conscience will do the work for you IF you shine a light on the corruption by exposing the truth. Video proof challenges our collective sense of humanity until the forces of obstructing dignity relent. The only thing that will stop a bad cop with a gun is a good guy with a video camera! Your livelihood or even your life could depend on it. And, it works on bad guys too!
Secondly, a Citizens Review Board or Judicial Watch Group should become an integral part of every community in America. The police are the only institution to police themselves and it has led to a failure of trust in our police forces. When one cop abuses his authority the other cops protect him because they are trained to view the world through the lens of “Us vs. Them”. In doing so, they compromise their mission to “serve and protect”. They serve the BLUE in lieu of serving Y-O-U. A Citizens Review Board or Judicial Watch Group would hold cops and judges directly accountable to the community and its’ collective standard of justice. Even though a majority of Americans lack empathy for basic human dignity, there are a few decent people in America that do care – and that is all it takes to hold the Police State accountable for their abusive behavior.
Fortunately, it only takes a few conscientious people to change that dynamic. Which brings us to a second recommendation to improve our judicial system… BE Heard. BE Seen. If you believe in something, you should speak out. You have an obligation to speak out. This obligation is especially poignant if your action will nobly serve others. However, we advise doing so in a respectful way that does not impose upon others in any way. And this topic leads me to our last goal. To promote a spirit of cooperation among others in order to wage a higher level of respect that promotes dignity.
When you treat others respectfully, it’s easier to expect the same in return. Conversely, no one can garner respect from disrespect. In the end, people are worthy of being treated with dignity. The judiciary in America however, DEMANDS respect while it gives little or no consideration towards being respectful to the people. It’s always about how the law is going to hurt you – unless you pay what amounts to an extortion fee. The “Click it or Ticket it” campaign may be a catchy phrase, but it identifies a mindset of “We will hurt you –If you don’t Obey”. Is that the meaning of justice in America – to obey? This kind of authoritarian mindset is what I call “Hillbilly Justice” because authoritarian rule is no longer acceptable and those living in the past cannot accept this simple truth. If you think you can point a gun at a child at a pool party, then YOU ARE the Hillbilly looking for a new job! If you think your robe allows you to collude with the State to rob the people’s interest, then it’s very likely you’re the Hillbilly that creates the catalyst for change. And, if you think with an authoritarian mindset in a world that requires dignity, then keep on thinking that way. Your backward ignorance is showing and regardless of your station in life, you will be exposed and memorialized here at www.HillBillyJustice.com
Questions & Answers:
Rule of Law vs. Abuse of Authority?
No one can be in service to another while holding dominion over them at the same time. One can practice subservience at the expense of civil service, but it’s impossible to do both! This doesn’t mean our law enforcement officers should cajole violent criminals into stopping their heinous acts against our humanity. However, it does mean it’s NOT unlawful to question aggressive tactics that subjugates our personal liberty. A good example is the case of Sandra Bland in Prairie View Texas in July of 2015. State Trooper, Brian Encinia disagreed with Sandra’s less than grateful attitude for receiving a questionable citation. He allowed his ego to prevail over the Rule of Law simply because he failed to recognize the distinction between a lawful order and a personal request. When he requested that Sandra extinguish her cigarette, it wasn’t a request at all. It was a demand of subservience. Sandra flatly refused to obey this unlawful order and was immediately ordered to get out of her car. Sandra Bland was dead three days later while in police custody and her death was ruled a suicide. Should she have obeyed the Trooper’s order to exit her vehicle? YES. It would have enhanced her claim of abuse against the Trooper. Should she have been ordered to exit her vehicle based on an unlawful demand to extinguish her cigarette? NO! Unfortunately, authoritarians cannot differentiate this distinction because they believe their purpose in life is to obey. In doing so, they diminish the Rule of Law and allow an egregious assault against our humanity. Some people believe in serving the greater good of humanity. I realize it's ear mush to an authoritarian, but their alternative is indignant and dangerous.
Why? Because our humanity cannot progress without suffering. That suffering becomes the fuel that produces solutions. Every time a police officer assaults the dignity of another human being, it becomes an insult to our shared sense of humanity if the assault is SHARED. This sharing subjects authorities to the will of our collective humanity and our collective humanity in turn yields the solutions that cannot otherwise be achieved. I call it the dumb-ass affect because mankind is too stupid to realize even the obvious without suffering the consequences of his ignorance.
Either we choose to learn the hard way via suffering or we learn to work with one another in a Spirit of Cooperation as a way to avoid the inevitable suffering. How many men must die before we realize the solutions aren’t available via violence? How much suffering must we endure before we learn to heal the wounds? The answers are no longer “blowing in the wind” my friend. The answers are happening via the experience of our collective humanity. As a result, this site will offer video technology, ideas and a forum to promote transparency with the goal of challenging our shared sense of humanity to achieve accountability for ALL. Check out our online catalog of video equipment here.
Why use the theme of "Hillbilly" as a description of Justice? Because ignorance is no excuse for abusing the Law! I will elaborate more in an upcoming blog post but for now, I must admit the inspiration for the theme hit me while attending a "citations court" in Burke County, North Carolina several years ago. If you're not familiar with a so-called "citations court" then you may have mistaken the lower case description as a typo. It's not! A "citations court" is a bartering session based on the premise of guilt with a state representative, the District Attorney. That's NOT a real Court. That's a violation of one's due process rights if mandated! And, at the time, it WAS mandated. But, it gets much worse. Upon revealing my citation to the assistant DA, he instantly responds in a loud joking manner, "Well, I can't really do anything for you". Recognizing my circumstances, I replied "sure you can. Since we're not in a Court of Law, you can forgo the costly court fees of $125 and simply accept the nuisance fee of $25" for the seat belt violation." Okay, I admit such a brash statement probably shook him to his core, but he quickly returned the favor when he brashly reponded, "We're IN a Court of Law"! That's when I realized, this man thinks I "just came out of the woods" or "off the mountain". OMG! He thinks I'm a ignorant Hillbilly that couldn't recognize a REAL Court of Law! Or, maybe he actually believes what he just said? That would mean the HE is the Hillbilly! In any case, I owe this experience to the current theme of how ignorance is pervasive throughout our judicial system. I'll reveal more on this ignorance factor in an upcoming "Ignorance is NO excuse for abusing the Law" blog.
How? We are living in the grips of authoritaranism. Once we break that grip, we can be free from its' effect. This can only be accomplished by heeding the words of Martin Luther King Jr. who said, we must project "the ethics of love to the center of our lives." This does not mean we should accept bigotry. or appease violence. However, we can adopt a spirit of cooperation with others based on the dignity of every human being. Therefore, the HOW must start with dignity and respect. Yes, it's a two way street to mutual respect between law enforcement and the citizenry. Once We The People reject authoritarianism as the rule of law, we will better regain mutual respect. Let's see... do we want a humanitarian sheriff like Andy Griffith as our standard of law enforcement or will the egocentric, hothead Barney Fife be a suitable alternative?
When our society fails to adequately answer this question, I believe we should take matters into our own hands via the technology of video recordings. The only thing more powerful than a bad cop with a gun is a good man with a video recorder. It's the best way to protect yourself from abusive authority and criminals too. Accountability is not reliable with police controlled body cams as they are consistently withheld or manipulated. A video camera can protect you from any type of abuse and could even save your life! Even criminals fear the prospect of being exposed on the Internet via today's viral video sharing methods. As a result, this site will offer video technology, ideas and a forum to promote transparency with the goal of challenging our shared sense of humanity to achieve accountability for ALL. Check out our online catalog of video equipment here.