Posted on 12/07/2010 2:50:31 PM PST by rxsid
"Summary of Support Terry Lakin Day: Rep. Trent Frank Staff; efforts already underway at their DC office to "try to stop the court-martial.
10:30 - 11:45 AM - McCain
30 Supporters gathered at John McCain's office on 16th Street in Phoenix. Except for a group of about six that entered the office for about a 10 minute period, all marched and held signs (some photos attached) and American flags on both sides of the street for the entire time. Many drivers honked in agreement as they drove by. The group that entered the office were greeted by McCain staffer Barb Donaldson, who listened to those of us who spoke and promised to report the rally and relay the comments made to her to the Senator. THE BEST ITEM TO NOTE ABOUT THIS ENCOUNTER IS THAT IT WAS VIDEO RECORDED BY A YOU TUBE VIDEOGRAPHER named Ed Vallejo and that video will be circulated as soon as we see it posted. We were all surprised that Ms. Donaldson allowed him to film.
12 - 1:00 PM - Kyl
The same 30 supporters made the short trip over to Jon Kyl's office on Camelback Road in Phoenix and again displayed the signs and flags on both sides of the street for the entire period. Camelback Road is one of the most heavily travelled streets in Phoenix and again the sound of many horns signified driver support. This time, a larger sub-group of about ten entered the office itself and were allowed to comment for 25-30 minutes to staffers Andrew Wilder and Adam Bean, who took notes to relay to Kyl. Of course, most of the comments directly addressed LTC Lakin's situation including the prohibition on his staging of his own defense, the ridiculous explanations for that by Judge Lind and the responsibility of someone like Jon Kyl to speak out for justice and for Lakin. Natural born citizenship was also addressed. THE VIDEOGRAPHER WAS NOT ALLOWED IN TO THIS MEETING. (Still photos attached - more to come)
2:00 - 3:00 PM - Franks
Perhaps the best meeting of the day occured in the office of Congressman Trent Franks which lasted for some 20 minutes. We were met by the District Office Manager Daniel Hay and Lliason to Franks named Shari Farrington. In response to our comments, which were very similar to those made at the other two sites, we were told that efforts were already underway by staff at their DC office in Washington to "try to stop the court-martial." Furthermore, when we pressed them that efforts on behalf of LTC Lakin should be made by the Congressman himself speaking out on the issue, we were told that we might be seeing a press release on the subject soon. Dan Hay then took it upon his own initiative to come down from the 2nd floor office and personally greet the rest of the supporters who were marching with the signs and talk to them, which he did for some 15-20 minutes more.
Phoenix "Support Terry Lakin Day" Rallies 12/6/2010 [YouTube video] "
From: http://obamareleaseyourrecords.blogspot.com/2010/12/summary-of-support-terry-lakin-day.html
"Summary of Support Terry Lakin Day: Rep. Trent Frank Staff; efforts already underway at their DC office to "try to stop the court-martial."
This is JUST the beginning of the Civil Disobedience movement in support of Lakin, IMHO.
If he is created a martyr to the cause of truth, then the movement will be even more powerful.I believe Lakin is prepared to go the distance on this, much the same way MLK JR. would have done.
Bump for later read...
WOW WOW WOW I am so excited!!! Will read after I get done with what I’m s’posed to be doing!!!!
bfl
Just a gut feeling...I have more faith in Trent Franks than Kyl or McCain. McCain is a BIG part of this problem and I’ll never forgive him for that.
This is so excellent. I can’t express the joy in my heart.
Interesting. I believe I recall an issue like that in the past as well (ORYR posting something from some other source without acknowledgment). Don’t recall the particulars though.
Just send the Capitol police and some shrinks around with a butterfly net and a straitjacket to collect the lunatic, and everything can start winding down to normal again.
I hadn’t thought of that analogy, but I have always assumed that Col. Lakin would rather sit in jail than obey an order he believes is not valid. There are similarities with Dr. King’s civil disobedience, but of course in each case the person has to deal with the consequences of the injustice they allege in order to have any effect.
What will happen? Time will tell.
..Ping for the patriots!
That he is and I never will either.
Here's hoping this gets the national attention it deserves. Lakin's supporters will be out in force if he doesn't get a fair and above board hearing.
About time they stopped this travesty. Lakin isn’t the culprit, Obongo is! SHOW YOUR ID USURPER!
OTOH, Today I have been reading through Madison's letters prior to and after the revolution as well as his presidency. Madison in 1782 was the 1st to call for a rule of uniform naturalization and talks of the Virginia citizenship laws. In Federalist 42, Madison distinguishes that there is a distinct difference between “inhabitants” & “citizens” and the right of movement. His letters pertaining to naturalization state that the inhabitants are not duty bound to the political establishment but are required to adhere to all laws under the jurisdiction regarding commerce & civil obedience.
Bit late to the Party isn’t he?
TT
Jack Maskell took care of Kyl. McPain is kind of “hand-cuffed” and “muzzled” by this in the Senate:!!!
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4/30/2008—Passed Senate without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) States that John Sidney McCain, III, is a “natural born Citizen” under Article II, Section 1, of the Constitution of the United States.
God bless them! Wish we could all have been there to show support. If this doesn’t get resolved soon..we might all want to do the same thing in our respective regions and congresscritters. It might be time to make some real noise..in groups.
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