No doubt when great
writers, George Orwell and Aldous Huxley, were writing their inspirational
masterpieces regarding our future, they missed this generation’s coming. With
all fairness, Mr. Huxley still has 526 years to make prophecy out of his Brave
New World. However, perhaps their work serves more of a warning than our
English teacher professed to know, or care.
Though, 1984 had
some interesting events to write home about, we didn’t see exactly what Mr.
Orwell was trying to show us. Of course, we may have been too distracted by our
war with Syria and Lebanon. But I digress.
One of the things
that came about during 1984 included the expansion of the personal computer
with the first graphical user interface. Although, similar means of distractions,
like the television, were already in existence, the personal computer was the
doorway into getting into peoples’ minds; and thus advanced the capabilities of
brainwashing programs. We don’t call them by that, though, we call it good
marketing. So let’s give Mr. Orwell credit where credit is due-he really nailed
it.
Our demise
was not served as promised in 1984, but perhaps somehow the date still marks
significant leads into the escalated version we see today. With the scale
tipped in favor of our oppressors, we see a government label on everything; a
grab for personal weapons; eyes in our business; hands in our health records
(despite a proven track for incompetence time and time again); and our rights
slowly being stripped away. The result has led the majority to comply in hopes
of avoiding conflicts with the state—which in and of itself is rather a
humorous concept that indicates, when the state feels violated (even if the
violation is none at all), it may violate you back. Here’s the thing, the state
gets a ton of representatives to literally and figuratively kick your ass (as
my dear friend learned the hard way). But again, stay focused.
Here’s an example:
you receive a ticket for not wearing your seat belt (well, hellloooo officer). Now,you didn’t harm anyone
by not wearing your seat belt. But according to the ticket, you harmed the
state. Literally, the state feels violated by your decision, and the only way
to make the state feel better is with some of your hard earned dollars.
So why comply?
Because it’s easier. You don’t have to miss work to go to court; they have an
online feature so you can pay with your credit card; and let’s be honest, you
knew the “law” and you broke it, so might as well, bend over and grab your
ankles, right?
So what happens when
you follow all the rules, you comply with the demands, and the desired result
is still not achieved? When the code generators and their enforcers decide that
the liberties are no longer extended to you, even though you did everything
right, you are faced with a decision. You have to decide if you will sit down,
shut up, and take whatever they give you; or, if you will remain vigilant and
say “no, I’m not complying with this.”
As you may be aware
(that is, if you listened to the phone conversation between staff of the Dekalb
County Courthouse in Georgia – it’s provided below if you missed it), I was
recently faced with this decision when I was denied my first amendment in
Dekalb. Despite following the rules and submitting a request to exercise this
liberty, members of the Dekalb county courthouse staff ignored my request. When
I called to find out what was taking so long, i was first told, such a request was never received. After that it was made clear that no one knew
what their job was and they never had to perform it before. The end result was that the request
was flat out denied.
Well, I complied. I
did not record the case. In fact, I didn’t even go. Actually, I got caught at
home nursing the sick baby, but that’s trivial. With plenty of time to reflect
on what had occurred, it came to this… We (as citizens) are told if we are not doing anything wrong, we have
nothing to hide—to which many citizens abide by and even coerce others to
comply with in an effort to dispel security threats and aid in creating a
puppies and kittens utopia. These are the people Mr. Orwell and Mr. Huxley were
warning us about.
Fortunately, we
heeded their warnings; and, just as we knew big brother would be used against
us, we have learned to use it for us. Just as we have been convinced to comply
with rules that depreciate our privacy, on account of security; our
constitution holds that our public servants are always under the scrutiny of
the people. We are private citizens until we enter the courtroom; why is it
that the proceedings within are forbidden from the eyes of outsiders, unless
provided by the court’s reporter? While every citizen should be upset with this
notion, we’re far from done.
Though I gave my
best effort in getting the news out there that this courthouse doesn’t believe
in the first amendment and did not wish recording to take place; someone did
not get the message. Unfortunately for him, the judge was not pleased, and the
proverbially hammer began its descent as the fearful court gave an immediate
response of charges, detainment, and confiscation of the gentleman’s property.
I am at a loss to
understand why these folks are so terrified of the first amendment. If they’re
not doing anything wrong in the public courtroom, they should have nothing
hide. Of course, based on our research, it’s more likely they are afraid of
being caught not knowing what their job is.
The good news is, some footage did come out of the courtroom before the broadcast was cut off. Here's one of the highlights.
It's our understanding that felony charges were threatened for further filming, but that didn't stop Divine America from getting an exclusive; and if you think the fun
stops there, it actually gets better.
Although, I couldn’t
make the date in person, I’m happy to say that my imposter had no conflict in
schedule. If you’re confused, imagine how the innocent women sitting beside my
dear friend felt when the judge accused her of being me. While I am completely
flattered by the judge’s assumption that I could be credited with coordinating
some effort to disrupt his court; I am more blown away by the judge’s
acknowledgment of receiving my request, and his desire to point an identifying
finger at some unsuspecting woman in order to hold someone accountable. I hope
she let the judge know that, too.
Especially in this
case, where I have painted the actions as relevant to the mark of the beast;
I’m going to charter us into new waters and ask: what is the power of the
court?
Last time I
addressed you from a biblical sense. This time, I’m taking a different approach
and teaching you a little something about me. As many of you know, I’m a witch.
I do not hide this fact, and I hope it doesn’t scare or offend any of you
(cause it doesn’t change). With that out of the way, let’s get back on track.
When in fear, the
mighty will point an accusing finger—one we’ve seen throughout history that has
led to the torture, imprisonment, burning, hanging, drowning, and beheading of
many—simply for being different in the eyes of their beholder.
Now, one of the many
symbols recognized by most withes is the power of the pointed finger—a tool capable of transference of energy and power unto an object or person of
choosing. The natural tool-the finger- may be replaced or represented by a
variety of other objects such as the wand, or athame (that’s like a small knife
for those of you who are unfamiliar). In court, the judge’s gavel is that very
tool—transferring judgment upon its victim. So when the judge makes a judgment
and points the conceptual finger at someone—accusing them of an identity—it
becomes clearly evident the extent to which these courts will go in order to
hold someone accountable for holding them accountable. Whew, that was a
mouthful.
So, you still
comfortable with being accused of being the non-compliant witch in that
courtroom? Ha! Me neither!
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