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Commentary and Opinion

The power of refusing to act

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Do Away With Tyrants By Not Voting.".....deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed...." How many people consider the significance of those ten words? I could write an essay on each one of them. It is disturbing to see how the Declaration of Independence is generally dismissed. There are areas of study involving constitutional interpretation, but there is virtually no discussion of the Declaration of Independence. Of course, the Declaration is not a legal document, but I posit that it is an organic document germane to the formation of the federal government, as well as all government. It is a philosophical proclamation. An averment to a state of nature, absent any external authority. It is a qualification and justification for certain people who wish to submit themselves to a form of governance as an expedient to preserving their natural rights...... Read More on the power of refusing to act

You Can Quote Me On That

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Quotes and other bits of wit by Mark McCoy...... Read More about quotes by Mark McCoy

My Confession to being a Homegrown Terrorist

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To the United States House of Representatives, The United States Senate, and the President of the United States: Pursuant to the Enrolled Bill H.R. 1955, (Short Title being "Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Protection Act of 2007", passed by the United States House of Representatives, I hereby wish to spare the unwitting, docile, brainwashed sycophants who support the despotic police state known as the United States the time and trouble of investigating, charging, trying, convicting, and punishing me under the looming thought crime legislation cited above as H.R. 1955, and hereby confess my crimes to the world and the now-extinct free and independent American Citizens, as being guilty of fostering, promoting, and engaging in homegrown terrorism, to wit:...... Read More about Mark McCoy's confession to being a homegrown terrorist

FEDERAL REGIONALISM
The Abolishment of Local Government

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Centralization of power must be stopped because centralized power in the federal government, and the resulting loss of States' rights, is the one thing necessary for the success of a ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT...... Read More about the abolishment of local government

More Anti-Statism: The Underpinnings of the State

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La Boétie wrote the following essay while still a law student at the University of Orléans in the early 1550s. Gene Sharp, author of The Politics of Nonviolent Action, had this to say about it: "[La] Boétie's Discourse is a highly significant essay on the ultimate source of political power, the origins of dictatorship, and the means by which people can prevent political enslavement and liberate themselves. The Discourse should have a prominent place in the history of political theory, and also of the development of the power analysis in which the technique of non-violent struggle is rooted."
The Politics of Obedience: The Discourse of Voluntary Servitude
by Étienne de la Boétie..... Read More about the Discourse on Voluntary servitude by Etienne de la Boe'tie

A day in hell with a Judge called Zina Cruse

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On May 8, 2009, I appeared in courtroom 108 for the 20th Judicial Circuit Court in response to a Notice to Show Cause arising from a traffic ticket issued in 2006 by Collinsville, Illinois. The presiding judge was Zina Renea Cruse. It appears that this courtroom is for first appearances relating to traffic/misdemeanor. Judge Cruse called my name and I approached the bench. The judge then began to question me about the 2006 ticket, asking me how I wished to plead. I was taken aback, since the charge had been dismissed in 2006 by Collinsville, but the judge persisted in questioning me regarding the alleged ticket......Read More about my day in court with Zina Cruse

My experience with City Hall bureaucrats and a misapplied business license ordinance

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A Collinsville resident and self-employed Information Technology specialist is concerned that the city’s business license program could be infringing on the personal rights of the city’s residents.

“I have no problems with licenses, fees, ordinances or any other legislation, provided that it conforms to the state and federal constitutions,” said Mark McCoy, who works in the areas of personal computers, web design, web hosting, networking, e-mail hosting, consulting, and technical support. “(But) I feel that the people at-large have become negligent in their duty to remain vigilant and thus have allowed the government, on all levels, to usurp their liberties and freedoms....... Read More about My experience with City Hall bureaucrats and a misapplied business license ordinance

Limited time offer to "government" for civil discourse over the so-called authority to govern me against my will (Offer now off the table)

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Well, there have been zero responses from ANY governmental body to my offer. Upon reviewing the server logs and inspection thereof reveals a number of agencies that have visited my site, but failed to accept my offer. I have had the IRS, DOJ, State of Illinois, and other lesser bodies visit my site, but aside from gathering "evidence", there have been no responses to my offer.

Therefore, I have to say to any governing body or actors acting under whatever presumed authority, you time is up. I have made my point. You are cowards, liars, thieves, thugs, and despots. I am not looking over my shoulder waiting for you to move against me, but I am aware of you. Be advised, do not test me. You will be responsible for any resulting actions should you interject yourselves into my life. I perceive you as violent and unreasonable. I fear for my safety when in your presence. I will take any engagement by you to be an act of aggression, and I will act accordingly. If you wish to engage me, you are hereby put on notice to make clear your non-violent, peaceful intentions. Read More about the expired, and unresponsed-to "Limited time offer to "government".

Beaten and Tasered by so-called "police" for the City of Fairview Heights. Criminal charges, dismissal, and subsequent civil suit.

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After over 5 court appearances all charges have been dismissed by order of the court. There were 4 hearings related to the challenge I made involving jurisdiction and no probable cause for the stop. I did finally get copies from the dashboard video from cars driven by Alemond and Nyman. After I received the video the cops refused to appear for the next hearing date which would have revealed the lies, misrepresentations, and fabrications in their report and how it does not match the video. I'll arrange all this information later, but I'm providing links to the documents issued by the court as well as my motions. Read More about my battle with Fairview Heights Police