Police misconduct takes many forms. In hundreds of jurisdictions throughout America, police have been arrested and charged with rape. In many cases, the misconduct takes the form of false imprisonment. Intimidation is another common form of police misconduct.

Police brutality is so common that calling it “misconduct” is somewhat misleading. Calling it “police conduct” might be more accurate.

Whatever the form it takes, police misconduct must be addressed and corrected. The police have a very serious duty within society. Millions of people pay fines or are incarcerated on the word of a police officer alone. The authority they are entrusted with forces us to hold police officers to a high standard.

If you know of police misconduct, report it immediately. Report it to your local FBI or State Police office immediately.

This is a story that has been getting a lot of coverage this week but I’d like to just give a brief summary for those who don’t know about it. During the run up to the Iraq war there was a lot of noise being made about Saddam Hussein supposedly purchasing Yellowcake Uranium from Niger. The CIA among others asserted that this intelligence was faulty and probably bogus, but even so Vice-President Dick Cheney believed it and wanted it included front and center as a justification for war with Iraq.

Senator Joseph Wilson was sent to Niger to investigate these claims. He found nothing, came back and reported his findings, which were swiftly dismissed by Cheney and his cohorts. Wilson subsequently wrote an Op-Ed article for the New York Times entitled, “What I didn’t find in Niger.” This ruffled Cheney’s feathers to say the least. Exactly what happened next is still under investigation, but somehow the fact that Wilson’s wife was an undercover CIA operative was leaked to the press.

It is a federal offense to unmask a CIA operative, so once this information hit the newspaper an investigation was started by US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald. His investigation led him to Libby as one of the sources for the leaked info. Libby denied being the leaker and tried instead to mislead Fitzgerald in his investigations. This led to Libby’s conviction for obstruction of justice, not the leak itself. The bigger question now is who orchestrated the leak. The common practice when trying to solve a crime is to look for who had the motive, in this case all fingers point to Cheney himself. This thinking is also shared by Fitzgerald who is reportedly preparing a case against Cheney. If this case goes to trial it will be very interesting indeed and may sound the death knell for Bush’s shaky administration.

For more insight into this issue read former CIA analyst Ray McGovern’s column : Why Cheney Lost it When Joe Wilson Spoke Out

By John Scott

In late 1998, Amnesty International issued a report in which they expose how the United States justice system incarcerates more children than any other country in the world. Amongst their findings in the report are that approximately 200,000 children per ear are prosecuted in general criminal courts, with an estimated 7,000 of those held in jail before trial. Over 11,000 children were also currently being housed in prisons and other adult correctional facilities.

When we think of children being tried as adults, we tend to think of a sociopathic or antisocial child that has committed some kind of extremely violent act. But the reality of the situation is very different. More than half of children whose cases were transfered out of the juvenile courts were charged with non-violent offenses.

Sure, the US is a large country, but proportionately the US still puts far more children behind bars than any other country.

Jason Zeidenberg, policy analyst with the Center for Juvenile and Criminal Justice, said:

“The US puts more of its children behind bars than any other nation on earth. To give you a comparison, the U.S. has more than five times the number of incarcerated children as India, a country of nine hundred million people.”

Zeidenberg went on to describe how the incarceration of children affects their future prospects and liklihood of re-offending:

“Children who have been incarcerated are three times more likely to re-offend within the next year as children who are sentenced to alternatives to incarceration. Such alternatives can include counseling, community service, reparations and a whole host of others. Also, all of these alternatives are much less expensive than incarceration.”

Even more startling in the Amnesty International report is a description of the treatment of children who are incarcerated. They are not treated with kid gloves, and in fact, the use of solitary confinement is a very common practice with youth offenders. Amnesty International’s study also pointed to a study conducted in 1992 which found nearly 89,000 cases in which a child was palced in solitary confinement for more than 24 hours.

Children who end up in juvenile jail far worse off than their counterparts who receive some kind of alternative treatment, but those who find themselves in adult instituations find themselves in an even more bleak situation. These children in adult institutions are five times more likely to be raped, three times more likely to be beaten by staff, and eight times more likely to commit suicide than are children in juvenile institutions.

If you are intersted in reading the report, you can find it here in their feature section on Juvenile Justice.

I came across an interesting website today, The Innocence Project, which according to its website is a “national litigation and public policy organization dedicated to exonerating wrongfully convicted people through DNA testing and reforming the criminal justice system to prevent future injustice.” The organization was founded in 1992 to help prisoners who could be proven innocent through DNA testing.

One of the most startling facts presented on the website is this one:

To date, 194 people in the United States have been exonerated by DNA testing, including 14 who served time on death row. These people served an average of 12 years in prison before exoneration and release.

In other words, 194 people since 1992 have been cleared of all charges and were proven to be innocent through the help of DNA testing. These people were innocent and wrongfully convicted, and had their lives nearly destroyed. If 194 cases have thus far been caught, then how many other innocent people are rotting away in jail having been convicted of a crime they did not commit?

The Innocence Project goes even further than just tossing out a bunch of numbers. Available on their website is a national view of exonerations across the United States. By mousing over each state, you can find out how many people have been cleared. Clicking on the state will provide you access to even more information, including the nitty gritty details of each of the individuals cleared - including their full names, pictures, case info, and more.

It really makes you think about the whole justice system here in the United States, how things aren’t always fair or perfect, and how the system can be abused and manipulated. And for those who believe in the death penalty, I hope that these figures at least give you cause to think about how you feel about that issue again.

What is commonly referred to as the Iran-Contra Affair was actually made up of two separate aspects: The sale of arms to Iran, a contravention of American Policy and Law; and the funneling of the profits from those sales to the anti-communist Contra resistance movement in Nicaragua.

Even though the affair happened more than 20 years ago, it is still pertinent to today’s world in that similarly immoral and illegal covert operations are allegedly being run by the current administration all over the Middle East, some say toward the end of provoking a military confrontation with Iran.

( http://www.newyorker.com/fact/content/articles/060417fa_fact )

What was the Plan?

The plan, concocted by members of the CIA, the state department, and the armed forces, was to sell weapons to Iran in order to gain their help in securing the release of 30 American hostages being held by terrorists inside Iran. As the plan developed it was decided that profits from these sales should be funneled to the Nicaraguan Contra resistance fighters who were fighting a CIA directed battle to oust the Communist Sandanista Government.

The CIA was heavily involved with funding and training resistance movements in any South American country feared to be leaning toward communist governance, which would have bad results for American companies wishing to gain access to resources and markets. There are numerous atrocities that were committed directly by the CIA all over South American such as mining harbors and bombing airports (see Bob Woodward’s book: Veil: The Secret Wars of the CIA 1981-1987 ). As knowledge of these acts spread through the senate action was taken to try to bring the CIA under control. This led to the Boland Amendment that outlawed financial support for the training of the Contras. Thus need to get money from other sources.

Who were the major players?

The main actors in the affair were CIA director William Casey, National Security Council (NSC) aide Oliver North, and National Security Advisor William Poindexter. Although President Ronald Reagan was shown not to have had knowledge of the affair by the Tower Commission he was criticized for not having better control over the NSC and the intelligence services.

Scandal and Aftermath

News of the affair broke after a Lebanese newspaper reported the sale of weapons to Iran in exchange for hostages. The resulting nationally televised senate hearings resulted in indictments for North, Poindexter and others. But through presidential pardons and legal technicalities none of those involved with the planning of the affair were actually sent to prison. William Casey, the CIA director who was a driving force behind the whole CIA South America anti-communist policy, conveniently died as the hearings began.

The Canadian province of Quebec has stated that the US state of Michigan is guilty of enforcing laws that fail to live up to the standards of human decency. This is resulting from Michigan’s Zero Tolerance drug laws. The law, which has been called the harshest in the nation would put a first time offender behind bars for life, without parole, for possession of 650 grams of cocaine or more with intent to sell.

This law is part of the ‘mandatory minimums’ system of drug enforcement that is popular in many US states. That a first time offender can be jailed for that length of time without parole is not only unbelievable it is also immoral and inhuman.

The law was apparently introduced to target Drug Kingpins, but a rational look at the policy clearly points out that this law is actually aimed at low-level dealers. Most of whom will obviously be young people living in inner-city slums and the like. Here is a list of the graded mandatory minimum sentences:

If this policy truly were aimed at major drug dealers the minimum amount for life in prison would be set much higher as drug kingpins are unlikely to deal in amounts which could easily be carried by one person in a small bag.

To paraphrase Winston Churchill: The truest measure of a society is how it treat’s it’s prisoners.

Pop feminism has become a worldwide phenomenon. The United States, Canada, Great Britain, Australia, Italy, Germany and others are battling pop feminism’s agendas.

Patricia Ireland, president of N.O.W. has defined feminism as the radical belief women have rights. Webster Dictionary (1969) defined feminism as simply “the doctrine advocating extension of the activities of women in social and political life.” Webster Dictionary (1986) defined it as: “(1) feminine qualities; (2) the principle that women should have political, economic, and social rights equal to those of men; and (3) the movement to win such rights for women.”

How did “feminism” get such a grip on societies around the world? One has only to look at our own feminist movement started in the 1960s and how definitions have changed in 17 years. Add gender biased laws passed over the last 12 years rendering males helpless legally.

Propaganda began with “male bashing.” Every male had to find his “feminine” side. “Insensitive men” were given politically correct labels which included chauvinist, deadbeat dad, batterer, rapist, and sexual predator.

Media blitzes and pop feminist literature beat up men who worked long hours. Men didn’t spend enough time with their children, wives, or girlfriends. A requirement of a good father was mandatory attendance at birthing classes and birth of children. To assure future pop feminist goals, bonding became important for feminists. “Bonding” and “quality time” were new buzz words used by pop feminists.

Fathers experienced fatherhood from a new perspective unknown to their predecessors. It became apparent fathers did make great parents. Soon, pop feminists began using children as pawns and tools to control men.

Criticism, control, and sensitivity indoctrination persisted until almost every male trait was eliminated. Men started exhibiting effeminate traits, and being “male” was no longer socially acceptable.

Effeminate is defined as: “(1) having the qualities generally attributed to woman, as weakness, timidity, delicacy, etc.: unmanly; not virile; (2) characterized by such qualities: weak, soft, decadent, etc. SYN - female.

Fight for equality?

While tearing down male traits, women set out to “fight for equality.” “Being fulfilled” was the pop feminist slogan. Women took on male roles and personality traits. Family/children became less important while nurturing and upbringing of children were left to day care centers.

Men tried to conform to a politically correct definition of “male,” but it was impossible because the pop feminists kept redefining the term. “Gentlemen” was politically incorrect, and male traits were unacceptable unless they were found in women.

Role reversal took on a more public form of subliminal indoctrination. Politically correct buzz words appeared in TV, newspapers and movies. Extensive media coverage of batterers, rapists, stalkers and “deadbeat dads” made sure of public indoctrination.

Brute presumption

From the 60s to the 80s laws long overdue were passed to protect women. But by the 1990s, these laws had become a way to control men. Men became intimidated and fearful of false allegations. And false allegations rise 80% during a divorce.

During the 70s and 80s, pop feminists adopted the socialist ideology of “brute presumption” in passing and enforcing laws. This socialist philosophy intentionally did not consider all relevant facts or attempt a reasonable balanced decision as put forth in our Constitution.

One good example of brute presumption is false allegations of child abuse and/or domestic violence (Zero Tolerance Laws). Family Court became a place to test how far a woman could take brute presumption. Courts generally go on the sole word of a woman. In most cases, no evidence is required to prove false allegation. Consequently, innocent men are convicted and incarcerated.

The Family Court is the pop feminists’ best ally in their creation of a fatherless society, and it is a ferocious battleground leaving carnage all through the halls of justice. A perfect legal forum to control fathers/children emotionally and financially. Men have been reduced to a legally intimidated, frightened, and meek population. Men are afraid of gender-biased laws enforced by an anti-male legal system.

You won’t hear on any news about a Family Violence Survey showing almost as many men are abused as women. Same survey shows only 16 percent of families in the U.S. do experience violence, most which takes the form of slapping, shoving, and grabbing by both parties during an argument. What TV network would dare speak these “truths” and incur ultra pop feminist wrath?

Fathers whisper in secret about their fears of being falsely accused and imprisoned. Their lives ruined by pointing of fingers and untruths spoken. Does this sound vaguely familiar - one wrong word and you go to concentration camp?

Political bias

Pop feminists influence a powerful political base. Their goal is to create a “village without fathers.” Lobbying is fierce to pass even more gender-biased laws. N.O.W.’s Campaign 2000 slogan is to elect more “real” feminists. Politicians are painfully aware of pop feminist political power.

A major victory for pop feminists is the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) written for women. It includes no protection for men. Example: In many states, a simple yelling match between husband and wife will get the husband thrown in jail, not the wife. Police must arrest even if there is no evidence of violence. Pop feminists certainly have come a long way, baby!

Society seems unwilling to admit men have been reduced to bank accounts, sperm banks, doormats, and innocent criminals. How are children faring in this “feminist utopia” of fatherless homes? Bureau of Census reports 63 percent of child suicides are from fatherless homes. Center for Disease Control reports 85 percent of all children who exhibit behavioral disorders come from fatherless homes. National Principals Association Report on The State of High Schools states 71 percent of all high school dropouts come from fatherless homes.

No, you won’t see much media coverage on mothers abusing and killing their children. We must believe “mothers make the best parent.” Recent studies show women commit 65 percent of child abuse. No media coverage on “truths” - not pop feminist approved!

Here’s another example of socialistic brute presumption. Child Support Enforcement laws allows for no adjustments in payments for “unintentional loss of income/employment” due to unusual circumstances. No evidence is considered in most cases. Fathers are made into felons. No hearing, no trial, no evidence. Remind you of anything?

Deadbeats, or beaten dead?

“Deadbeat dads” is one of the most successful buzz words ever created by pop feminists. It sticks in every mind. Labeled as such, fathers are treated as criminals even if they pay their child support. The pop feminist influenced media is unrelenting in reporting inaccurate and false statistics.

Innocent fathers are put in Maximum Security, shackled, cuffed and strip searched for alleged non-payment of child support/arrearage. Many calculations of child support and arrearage have been artificially created by our courts. Child support payments are arbitrarily increased without proof of real income. Increased amounts are backdated. If a father can’t pay instantly, he goes to jail. Time in jail means more arrearage.

In many cases, mothers make more money than fathers, making child support a second income to mothers. Another pop feminist accomplishment.

Forty percent of mothers admitted to interfering with visitation to punish fathers, according to a recent study by the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry. Non-custodial parents must go to court repeatedly to beg, buy, and sign away their souls in court to have any glimmer of hope of visiting their children. Fathers are controlled by their love for their children. Still, no laws exist to punish “intentional denial of visitation.”

Who cares?

Who really cares when our children cry and beg to see their daddies? Children who are put into mental institutions, brutalized, tortured, and sometimes murdered. Children forced to talk to psychiatrists/psychologists who work to help mothers create false memory syndromes.

End results of “best interests of our children” - brainwashed children who hate their fathers. Children forced to tell lies of abuse. Brainwashed children whose mothers constantly and daily reinforce these false memories at home. I thought only P.O.W.s were subjected to tactics! Children forced to rewrite their past eliminating a father they once loved. Manipulated and brainwashed by professionals and mothers, children are forced to recall false memories solely for mothers to win in court. Maintain status quo at all cost of lives - mommy dearest is always the best parent.

Another pop feminist accomplishment. Elimination of male related reference words from vocabularies. Check verbiage in a pension plan, insurance brochure, or other writings for number of times they include any male reference. Commercials today rarely include a “father.” How many female reporters versus male reporters are reporting the news?

Our sexual harassment laws make me glad I’m not a man. A man cannot look at, speak to, or God forbid inadvertently brush against a woman’s arm. Now, every man must treat women as Chinese royalty - eyes look down at floor, not gaze upon royalty, and wait for an audience to be granted. Completion of males exhibiting effeminate qualities of weakness and timidity.

In the best interests

Physical and verbal bullying by girls in school has increased to epidemic proportions. A new generation of truly radical pop feminists are being indoctrinated. Feminization of our schools has created a new gender gap. Boys are falling behind in school. Girls are making steady gains. Educators fail to recognize, nor care about problems boys are having in school.

Children are suppose to be our greatest assets. Yet they are constantly used by pop feminists, politicians, and attorneys whenever they need to pass a piece of legislation, win an election, raise money or increase their bank accounts. When will we really do what is “best for our children”?

Is this what feminism is all about? Is this what women of the 60s wanted their feminist movement to accomplish? We wanted equality. Not total emasculation of males and destruction of our children.

My definition of Feminism - (1) all parents shall be females; (2) the movement to create a fatherless society, devoid of all male references of any kind; (3) women shall be the only gender to enjoy the right of voting. SYN: Big Brother, Gestapo, Socialism, Communism

We now live in a pop feminist society devoid of morality, democracy, justice, and honesty. Is this our new bridge to the 21st Century? Is this the “village” we want? When will men be men again? When will Fatherhood be restored? When will courts give our children back both parents? When will men speak up and stop “whispering” - huddled and frightened - behind closed doors?

- by Pearle Harbour