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At Least Some People in our Government Understand Terrorism

Ruling by Judge William Young, US District Court.

Prior to sentencing, the Judge asked the defendant if he had anything to say  His response: After admitting his guilt to the court for the record, Reid also admitted his 'allegiance to Osama bin Laden, to Islam, and to the religion of Allah,' defiantly stating, 'I think I will not apologize for my actions,' and told the court 'I am at war with your country.'

Judge Young then delivered the statement quoted below:


Judge Young:  'Mr. Richard C. Reid, hearken now to the sentence the Court imposes upon you.

On counts 1, 5 and 6 the Court sentences you to life in prison in the custody of the United States Attorney General.  On counts 2, 3, 4 and 7, the Court sentences you to 20 years in prison on each count, the sentence on each count to run consecutively.  (That's 80 years.)

On count 8 the Court sentences you to the mandatory 30 years again, to be served consecutively to the 80 years just imposed.  The Court imposes upon you for each of the eight counts a fine of $250,000 that's an aggregate fine of $2 million.  The Court accepts the government's recommendation with respect to restitution and orders restitution in the amount of $298.17 to Andre Bousquet and $5,784 to American Airlines.

The Court imposes upon you an $800 special assessment. The Court imposes upon you five years supervised release simply because the law requires it. But the life sentences are real life sentences so I need go no further.

This is the sentence that is provided for by our statutes.  It is a fair and just sentence.  It is a righteous sentence.

Now, let me explain this to you.  We are not afraid of you or any of your terrorist co-conspirators, Mr. Reid.  We are Americans.  We have been through the fire before.  There is too much war talk here and I say that to everyone with the utmost respect.  Here in this court, we deal with individuals as individuals and care for individuals as individuals.  As human beings, we reach out for justice.

You are not an enemy combatant.  You are a terrorist. You are not a soldier in any war.  You are a terrorist.  To give you that reference, to call you a soldier, gives you far too much stature. Whether the officers of government do it or your attorney does it, or if you think you are a soldier, you are not----- you are a terrorist.  And we do not negotiate with terrorists.  We do not meet with terrorists.  We do not sign documents with terrorists.  We hunt them down one by one and bring them to justice.

So war talk is way out of line in this court  You are a big fellow. But you are not that big.  You're no warrior.  I've known warriors. You are a terrorist.  A species of criminal that is guilty of multiple attempted murders.  In a very real sense, State Trooper Santiago had it right when you first were taken off that plane and into custody and you wondered where the press and the TV crews were, and he said: 'You're no big deal.'

You are no big deal.

What your able counsel and what the equally able United States attorneys have grappled with and what I have as honestly as I know how tried to grapple with, is why you did something so horrific.  What was it that led you here to this courtroom today?

I have listened respectfully to what you have to say. And I ask you to search your heart and ask yourself what sort of unfathomable hate led you to do what you are guilty and admit you are guilty of doing?  And, I have an answer for you.  It may not satisfy you, but as I search this entire record, it comes as close to understanding as I know.

It seems to me you hate the one thing that to us is most precious. You hate our freedom.  Our individual freedom.  Our individual freedom to live as we choose, to come and go as we choose, to believe or not believe as we individually choose.  Here, in this society, the very wind carries freedom.  It carries it everywhere from sea to shining sea.  It is because we prize individual freedom so much that you are here in this beautiful courtroom, so that everyone can see, truly see, that justice is administered fairly, individually, and discretely.  It is for freedom's sake that your lawyers are striving so vigorously on your behalf, have filed appeals, will go on in their representation of you before other judges.

We Americans are all about freedom.  Because we all know that the way we treat you, Mr. Reid, is the measure of our own liberties.  Make no mistake though.  It is yet true that we will bear any burden; pay any price, to preserve our freedoms.  Look around this courtroom.  Mark it well.  The world is not going to long remember what you or I say here.  The day after tomorrow, it will be forgotten, but this, however, will long endure.

Here in this courtroom and courtrooms all across America , the American people will gather to see that justice, individual justice, justice, not war, individual justice is in fact being done.  The very President of the United States through his officers will have to come into courtrooms and lay out evidence on which specific matters can be judged and juries of citizens will gather to sit and judge that evidence democratically, to mold and shape and refine our sense of justice.

See that flag, Mr. Reid?  That's the flag of the United States of America .  That flag will fly there long after this is all forgotten. That flag stands for freedom.  And it always will.

Mr. Custody Officer.  Stand him down.

So, how much of this Judge's comments did we hear on our TV sets?  We need more judges like Judge Young.  Pass this around.  Everyone should and needs to hear what this fine judge had to say. Powerful words that strike home.

A Letter Worth Reading...

Below is a great letter from a like minded patriot - Rich Julason.

The passage of the health care legislation in the manner in which it has been accomplished clearly indicates that the Democratic Party does not listen to the majority of the American people when we say vote "Nay". It appears that the Democratic Party is not a Centrist or Moderate party any longer and has fallen into the hands of people who buy, sell or intimidate their members to achieve their Progressive goals.

"We the people" must now endeavor to make the changes necessary in the House of Representatives and the Senate to insure that we have representation which represents the will of "We the people" and not the ideologies of the political parties. This is a hollow victory for the Democratic Party and is a call for all Americans to unite in making the changes necessary to have a fair and balanced government "for the people and by the people". Words like "we can do anything we want" Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) and "rules what rules, we will make them up as we go along" Representative Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL -23rd District) are not in the United States Constitution and should never be heard coming from the lips of such men.

We need men of honor and integrity, we must join together to insure they are elected and stay elected in order to have the type of representation "We the people have the right to expect and should demand. Now is the time for a change that is needed. The Democrats are smiling now, they will be crying in November as "We the people" send the a clear and simple message "You Are Fired". They are counting on the American voter to have a short memory, stay focus and stay angry "least we forget", remember tyranny knows no bounds and has no conscience.

We cannot let ourselves feel hopeless and defeated, we all must help each other through this nightmare, I assure you that God and the souls of the Founding Fathers are not neutral and they shall be rooting for us to succeed. "We the people" must rise to the challenge ahead by doing the following:

1 - Recruit as many people you can to stand with you, brother, sister, mother, fathers and friends. Remember always stand tall and proud to be an American.

2 - Get yourself and those you know and love involved; join the Tea Party Patriots, The American Conservative Union or any other groups that represent our philosophy and advocates changes be made [ Rich] in accordance with our Constitution and via elections. Stay away from those with extreme ideas –their philosophies and actions sap the energy from our cause. I have so up most respect and admiration to the organizers of the Tea Party and fellow members who have contributed significantly to the awakening of the sleeping giant called the "We the people".

3 - Watch Glen Beck and encourage others to do the same - he is an educator who does a lot of research and backs up what he discusses with facts – he called this situation a long time ago.

4 - Read everything you can about our Republic, how government works, and the United States Constitution. "Know the truth and the truth keep you free"! Your Senators and Representatives have this information available for free give them something to do for you before we fire them. "The 5000 Year Leap" by W. Cleon Skousen from the National Center for Constitutional Studies is an excellent book on the Constitution.

5 - Even read about the Liberal/Progressives to understand how they think and their goals for America - they ideologies shall frighten you to the bone. "Liberty and Tyranny" by Mark R. Levin, Simon and Shuster; American Progressivism –A Reader, Ronald J. Prestritto and William J. Atto are two excellent books to read.

6 - Write your Congressman and Senators - tell them how you feel about the passing of the abhorrent health care legislation and how angry you are. Be respectful in your message it will have more meaning and greater impact. Convey to them your disappointment at their vote and because of it you will be working for the defeat in the next election

7 - Work for the election of someone you know who represents the philosophies espoused in the United States Constitution. Listen to words them speak and evaluate what they say and most importantly what they do not say. A key question to ask is will they govern in accordance to the United States Constitution and adhere to the oath of their office.

8 – Get involved with your child’s school and make sure the education they are receiving and the textbooks they are be provided reflect the value of our Constitution and the philosophies of our Founding Fathers. If not make you feelings known to cause change.

Most of all do not be afraid, we have lost just a battle, this is a war to be won for the hearts and minds of America and "We the people" shall prevail. To quote Winston Churchill: "Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning".

You are all intelligent people and in no way am I trying to tell you what to do, but these are trying times and I am sure many of us are very frustrated and angry at what has been transpiring over the last year and with the passage of the of the health care legislation on Sunday. The passage of this legislation has sent a clear and present message that the Administration presently in power in Washington DC has an extremely Progressive agenda and in their own terms want to "transform America". Along millions of other Americans I am dedicated to keeping the transformation from happening many of us have traveled to Washington DC on numerous occasions to walk the halls of the Senate and Congressional buildings to hand deliver letters, 1.5million of us were there on 9-12, last Tuesday, and this past Saturday (50,000) and Sunday(3,000). I point this out not for credit but to give credence to my words of encouragement, I am not sitting around pontificating about what or how to defend our great Republic, like millions of like minded Americans we are working together. Please come join us, it is a magnificent feeling to be with some many fine people how love freedom and America so deeply.

If my words have meaning and value to you please pass them on and help make movement and spread so that come November 2010 and 2012 we will affect the changes necessary to clear a non-representative group of individuals and this Progressive administration out of our houses of government. And once removed from office they can sit at outdoor café tables along the road side of history and spout their Progressive political palaver to each other as so many others like them.

Just Some Food For Thought...

LET ME SEE IF I GOT THIS RIGHT…

 

IF YOU CROSS THE NORTH KOREAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU GET 12 YEARS HARD LABOR.

 

IF YOU CROSS THE IRANIAN BORDER ILLEGALLY

 

YOU ARE DETAINED INDEFINITELY.

 

IF YOU CROSS THE AFGHAN BORDER ILLEGALLY

 

YOU GET SHOT.

 

IF YOU CROSS THE SAUDI ARABIAN BORDER ILLEGALLY   YOU WILL BE JAILED.

 

IF YOU CROSS THE CHINESE BORDER ILLEGALLY 

 

YOU MAY NEVER BE HEARD FROM AGAIN.

 

IF YOU CROSS THE VENEZUELAN BORDER ILLEGALLY  YOU WILL BE BRANDED A SPY AND YOUR FATE WILL BE SEALED.

 

IF YOU CROSS THE CUBAN BORDER ILLEGALLY  YOU WILL BE THROWN INTO POLITICAL PRISON TO ROT.

 

IF YOU CROSS THE MEXICAN BORDER ILLEGALLY UNDER MEXICAN LAW, ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION IS A FELONY.

 

THE GENERAL LAW ON POPULATION STATES…

 

"A PENALTY OF UP TO TWO YEARS IN PRISON AND A FINE OF THREE HUNDRED TO FIVE THOUSAND PESOS  WILL BE IMPOSED ON THE FOREIGNER - WHO ENTERS THE COUNTRY ILLEGALLY."

 

IF YOU CROSS THE U.S. BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU GET

 

1 - A JOB,

2 - A DRIVERS LICENSE,

3 - SOCIAL SECURITY CARD,

4 - WELFARE,

5 - FOOD STAMPS,

6 - CREDIT CARDS,

7 - SUBSIDIZED RENT OR A LOAN TO BUY A HOUSE,

8 - FREE EDUCATION,

9 - FREE HEALTH CARE,

10 - A LOBBYIST IN WASHINGTON

11 - BILLIONS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS

 

PRINTED IN YOUR LANGUAGE

12 - AND THE RIGHT TO CARRY YOUR COUNTRY'S FLAG WHILE YOU

 

PROTEST THAT YOU DON'T GET ENOUGH RESPECT

 

 

I JUST WANTED TO MAKE SURE I HAD A FIRM GRASP ON THE SITUATION...

 

 

The Man Is Completely Unpresidential

I kid you not, the President of the United States called the Tea Party protesters Tea-baggers.  That's right, our President, Barack Obama said this.

Only a juvenile, immature person resorts to name calling when he knows he is beaten and has nothing else to say.  So the best I can say about the President of the United States calling Tea Party protesters Tea-baggers is that he is an embarrassment to himself, the office of the presidency and our country.

The man is supposed to be the example of decorum.  He is the President of the United States for God's sake!  Instead, when the heat turns up he transforms into a petty crybaby.  In other words he reveals who he really is.

Tell me again why this guy inspires anyone?  His idiotic sexual slur towards people like my Mom (who went to the tea party in her area) is not an isolated episode.

As my friend Pete (whose name shall remain anonymous to protect him from nuts) said the other day..."Everyday, something comes out of the White House that is inappropriate and for which the Administration has to backpedal. Everyday!"  Now Pete may be exaggerating just a bit, but it's just "a bit."

In response to the mystery President Bush billboards that have sprouted up here and there which include the inquiry, "Do you miss me yet?" the answer is "Yes, if for know other reason than you were a gentleman Mr. Bush."  Barack Obama could learn a thing or two from you.

The Future Is Bright For America

House Minority Leader, soon to be Speaker of the House, John Boehner believes at least 100 seats are in play in the House come this November. GOP Will Repeal Healthcare Law.

His reasoning is pretty sound: If Scott Brown can win if Massachusetts there is not a safe seat in the House.  Goodbye Nancy Pelosi, goodbye bigger government, goodbye higher taxes, goodbye amnesty, goodbye the phony global warming silliness and goodbye the assault on free enterprise and capitalism.

Welcome back American exceptionalism.

The First Step To Defunding Obamacare

There are two special elections being held this month for seats in the House of Representatives.  One is for the 12th Congressional District in Pennsylvania (John Murtha's old seat).  The other is for Hawaii's 4th Congressional District.

Tim Burns is running as the Republican in Pennsylvania's 12th and Charles Djou is running as the Republican in Hawaii's 4th.  Please support these men.  Even if they are not in your district we must support these candidates.  If we take these two seats we only need 39 more in November to take back control of the House which is ALL we need to defund Obamacare.

Right now the Unions know they are in the fight of their lives and that is why they are pouring millions of dollars into these respective campaigns on behalf of the Democratic candidates.

No amount is too small $25, $50, $100.  Please get involved.  Again, Tim Burns in the 12th and Charles Djou in the 4th.  

Barack Obama's Narcissism Is Staggering

The man is truly embarrassing.  I am embarrassed for the country and for the Office of the Presidency. 

On April 15th people across America...people like my mom and dad, 82 year old retirees,  took to the streets in mass to tell President Obama and the Democrats that they've had enough.  Enough of 50% of the people not paying any taxes, but receiving all of the same services as those who do pay taxes.  Enough of the unions who, along with their Democratic cronies, have robbed city and state treasuries across the country blind.  Enough of the out of control pork barrel spending.

And guess what the genius-in-chief had to say about these Americans.  Here you go (and I am not exaggerating)..."There are all these tea parties across the country.  And I am kind of amused by them.  You think they'd say thank you." narscicism

Thank you?  The man is truly without parallel.  He is drowning in his own incompetence and he is taking all of us with him.

If you can stomach it here he is in action. Video

We Must Keep The Pressure On

In case you missed it the White House is  directing the Democratic National Committee to pour an unprecedented $50 million dollars into the upcoming mid-term elections.  It is their prerogative.  But it is also an indicator that they know despite their attempts to downplay and marginalize the decent American people who attended the tea parties that they are in trouble.

Please get involved.  Here's a link to the National Senate Republican Committee's website where you can donate.  Don't leave it to others.  Don't worry if you can't donate a lot. Whatever you can give it fine.  We must stop these people from ruining America. NRSC

The Damage Of Obamacare...20 Indisputable Facts

As Nancy Pelosi and her fellow Democrats put it, "We have to pass the bill so you can see what is in it."  Well, now the deed is done and here are 20 ways Obamacare takes away your freedoms.  All of which are backed up with citations to specific sections in the bill.

For those of you who were foolish enough to put your faith in Barack Obama I just want to say "Thanks."  You should be real proud of your vote.  Do us a favor and stay home next time. 

20 freedom killers of Obamacare

Castro's Endorsement Says It All

In case you missed it, Fidel Castro gave his seal of approval to Obamacare."It's A Miracle", according to beloved Fidel.