Originally posted on http://FreeKeene.com
by Ian Bernard

What is the nature of this organization of people calling themselves the “government”? Is it based in consent, as their own founding documents claim? Or are they actually a group of men and women doing business by the threat of violence? The latter is what most of the people I associate with believe, but which is the truth? Earlier this year, I ventured into a similar area when I questioned the government people over a parking ticket. You can read parts one and two of that here. (Eventually, I will write a part three when time permits!)

So, now we begin a new saga into the world of “property taxes”.

My family and I enjoyed some good music last night in Railroad Square. The Keene Music Festival (http://keenemusicfestival.com) hosts bands every Friday evening leading up to their big annual event, Saturday August 30th from 10am-10pm, when they shut down mainstreet and set up multiple stages all around.

(Two members of the band, Shadwell)

Last evening the weather was perfect for a small but gathering crowd to enjoy two bands. At about 5:30pm "Shadwell" (http://shadwellsong.com) played some good rock music for an hour, as the children started to dance and the early downtown crowds passed by before committing to a location for the evening. I enjoyed their music, which was almost entirely original. They are a five piece band based in Boston and will be back for the Festival.

(Josh Noone)

The New England 9/11 Symposium, held this past Saturday (5/17/08) in Keene, NH, was a tremendous success. We had a great turn out and received local and, of course, independent media coverage.

Keene, NH May 12, 2008 -- New Hampshire College students and local activists have organized a one-day symposium, entitled, "Family Members, Researchers and Whistleblowers Speak Out", to be held at Keene High School on Saturday, May 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. "This symposium has been put together by undergraduate student scholars -- a group of young people committed to the pursuit of truth in a country that so often substitutes the comfortable life and easy paths over the rocky roads of ethical personhood," says O'Connor, who along with Bob McIlvaine, who lost his son Bobby, and Michele Little, who lost her firefighter brother David, will be making presentations at the symposium.

2008 Schedule

May 2-31, 2008 Gallery at Intermezzo, 6 School Street, Peterborough, NH

August 2-31, 2008 The Lawrence Library Gallery, Pepperell, MA

November 28-December 7, 2008 Peterborough Town House, Peterborough, NH

The Fine Arts Collaboration is proud to present the work of three renowned artists in its show at the Gallery at Intermezzo, 6 School Street, Peterborough. The show is the group's first of the year and will hang for the month of May. An artist's reception will be held during Peterborough's First Friday celebration (May 2) starting at 5 o'clock and, for the rest of the month, the artists will be in attendance on weekends, or by appointment, for discussions of their art.

Artists that are showing:

By Kat Kanning

Activists from http://freekeene.com attended the Keene Freedom Fest to engage in civil disobedience aimed at gambling laws. These activists believe that victimless “crimes” should not be illegal. So several people came together to play dice and card games for money. Free Keene's Ian Bernard said, “Gambling is both a personal and economic freedom issue. I can decide for myself how to spend and save my money, and I don't appreciate being threatened with a jail cell over my choices.”

The Third Annual “LIVE FREE or DIE” Celebration & Forum

August 23, 2008 – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Downtown, Jaffrey, NH Common

Plan to attend! This is New Hampshire’s #1 First Amendment Gathering to Celebrate the State Motto and listen to presentations by a forum of world-renowned speakers.

He was speaking of the freedom from the tyranny of the British Crown when General John Stark toasted ““LIVE FREE or DIE; DEATH IS NOT THE WORST OF EVILS”.

SPECIAL GUESTS & EVENTS: Captain Morrill’s Company: An American Revolutionary Militia unit will provide cannon salutes and revolutionary war reenactments.

Topics:
U.S. Constitution Second Amendment Rights:
N.H. Constitution Preservation:
The History & Preservation of N.H.’s Motto:
National I.D. / R.F.I.D. (SpyChips):
Preservation of Mount Monadnock & NH Forests:
Decriminalization Of Marijuana:

ORGANIZATIONS:
NH Liberty Alliance
NH Libertarian Party

Free Minds TV and FreeKeene.com present the Spring 2008 edition of Keene Freedom Fest! Join us for an afternoon of pro-Liberty outreach,
socializing, and gambling (with real money)!

4/19, Noon-3p, Railroad Square in Keene (the small park adjacent to 82 Main St.)

The following organizations/people are confirmed to be attending the
event:

* Free Minds TV
* FreeKeene.com's Bloggers
* Keene Eye on the News' Mark Edgington
* NH Free Press
* NH Liberty Alliance

Wednesday, March 12, 2008; 7:00 PM
Media Education Foundation
60 Masonic Street; Northampton , MA 01060
Open discussions follow film.

Valley 9/11 Truth is an organization with about 100 members helping to expose the truth about the 9/11 crimes, and the massive cover-up by our government and media. The film, 9/11: LET'S GET EMPIRICAL, is of a David Ray Griffin presentation, based on information from his book, "Debunking 9/11 Debunking: An Answer to Popular Mechanics and Other Defenders of the Official Conspiracy Theory."

By Ian Bernard
http://freekeene.com
http://freetalklive.com

There’s been a theory floating around America for the past couple hundred years suggesting that government people gain their power and legitimacy via the “consent of the governed”. As I understand it, in the world of Legal Land, it is commonly held that silence is tantamount to consent. In that, if the government people demand something of you and you either comply or say nothing that you are consenting to their rule over you.