Please contact your Senator, Representative, the Justice Department, the FBI, and/or William Mike Warren, jr. (CEO - Children's of Alabama) for questions, concerns, or complaints.
"The God, who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time. The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground. The world is indebted for all triumphs which have been gained by reason and humanity over error and oppression. There is not a truth existing which I fear... or would wish unknown to the whole world. Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the tempestuous sea of liberty. To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical. When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government. If people let the government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as the souls who live under tyranny. I hope we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our moneyed corporations which dare already to challenge our government to a trial by strength, and bid defiance to the laws of our country. Educate and inform the whole mass of the people... They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty."
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Where is the FBI's authority written down?
Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
Federal Rules of Evidence
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 12:13 PM
To: reportcorruption@pogo.org
Cc: NewsTip@Globe.com; AskDOJ@usdoj.gov
Subject: RE: Tip of the Iceberg
Dear POGO Staff,
The purpose of this email is to touch
base with you to see if you had made any progress in regards to the last email
I sent to you. Our prior correspondence is attached. References to
the Justice Department and FBI pertains to those within who are aware of the
details of this case. I have the utmost respect and admiration for all
who enforce the law and defend the U. S. Constitution.
“Civil action for deprivation of rights” 42 U.S.C. § 1983 enables everyone to be
remedied when their rights are violated by any law enforcement authority.
Everyone has the civil right to seek a legal resolution to any case, particular
when they have or obtain evidence to convict those who are charged with a
criminal offence.
The charge of “Torture”
18 U.S.C. § 2340 has been pressed against Miss Kelly Leigh Dickenson. Miss Dickenson is acting
under “color of law” per the influence and authority of Mr. William Mike Warren, Jr. and his
accomplice(s) in the Justice Department/FBI. The charge of “Extortion in the first
degree” ALA CODE § 13A-8-14 has been pressed against Mr. William Mike Warren, Jr.. Multiple charges are pending. The absense of a (legal) response to these charges provides additional evidence of “OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE” 18 U.S.C. § 1512.
If the FBI/Justice Department were
enforcing the law and defending the U. S. Constitution, our country, perhaps
the world would be celebrating the many benefits of telepathy.
Measures would already be in place to prevent people like Miss Dickenson from using it for sinister reasons. It is the duty of the FBI/Justice
Department to investigate individual’s accused of committing a life threatening
felony offence. In this case, simple too. Miss Dickenson is one
of many inside sources of Justice Department/FBI, and Energen
Corporation/Mike Warren corruption considering she is living with the FBI
agents conducting surveillance on me, and we use to be employed together at
Energen Corporation. Only
Miss Dickenson can explain her motives, and
what she is expecting in return. It is easy to conclude through Miss
Dickenson’s explanation who has a mental illness in this
case and why4. Based upon witnesses; fictional and non-fictional
television shows and movies, news stories from all sources of publicity regarding
all facets of the criminal justice system - and other subject matter, one can
conclude this story will receive a tremendous amount of public interest.
Your assistance5 will incentivize support from all
people who believe in the “rule of law”
and “equal protection of the law”, exploit those who do not, and educate
everyone.
A few reasons why crimes and/or (alleged) criminals receive a tremendous about of publicity is so that others will not be victimized and so we can all be united in removing crime from society. Public exposure of ongoing cases, unsubstantiated allegations, possibilities, and personal opinions is rampant via our news sources to impact public opinion. Facts addressed (or not addressed) publicly by news sources uncovers the truth to enable informed decisions and actions.
This is not a predicament
where the statute of limitations has expired, and one needs to act in a illegal vigilante manner in order for justice to be served in one's opinion. We all know for certain the FBI and Justice Department have no
reservations about pressing charges against some individuals violating
the law, and all individuals can pursue legal action. Intentionally and/or knowingly committed a crime makes a difference (ALA CODE § 13A-2-2). No
exemptions or exclusions apply to a FOIA request to receive the FBI files on
one when these files are conclusive evidence of an “Obstruction of Justice” - 18 U.S.C. § 1512.
There is existing documentation6 to warrant public
scrutiny. FBI Intelligence begins on day one of FBI involvement. 18 U.S.C. §1001(a)(b)(c)
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“The FBI’s activities are closely and regularly scrutinized by a variety of entities. Congress—through several oversight committees in the Senate and House—reviews the FBI’s budget appropriations, programs, and selected investigations. The results of FBI investigations are often reviewed by the judicial system during court proceedings. Within the U.S. Department of Justice, the FBI is responsible to the attorney general, and it reports its findings to U.S. Attorneys across the country. The FBI’s intelligence activities are overseen by the Director of National Intelligence” “Who monitors or oversees the FBI?” https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/faqs
"Wiretapping is one of the FBI’s most sensitive techniques and is strictly controlled by federal statutes. It is used infrequently and only to combat terrorism and the most serious crimes. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 2516, contains the protocol requiring all law enforcement officers to establish probable cause that the wiretaps may provide evidence of a felony violation of federal law. After determining if a sufficient showing of probable cause has been made, impartial federal judges approve or disapprove wiretaps. The approving judge then must continue to monitor how the wiretap is being conducted. Wiretapping without meeting these stringent requirements and obtaining the necessary court orders is a serious felony under the law.” “Are FBI special agents permitted to install wiretaps at their own discretion?” https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/faqs ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS
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Per news
reports Omar Mateen, the Orlando nightclub shooter, was twice under FBI
surveillance and released after being interviewed by the FBI. A CNN
report stated “ is the FBI failing at its most important
job? Not necessarily, as the FBI quite properly has to work within guidelines
set by the U.S. attorney general about how long an inquiry can remain open in
the absence of the kind of derogatory information that would lead to a
full-blown investigation.” ……………….. “Omar Mateen, Carlos Bledsoe and Nidal
Hasan -- three of the most prominent domestic terrorists since 9/11 -- were FBI
subjects of interest.“ http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/17/opinions/fumbling-bureau-of-investigation-bergen/
In addition to former Jefferson County District Attorney's Brandon K. Falls and Mike Anderton, the charges herein have been
brought to the attention of Energen Corporation, William Mike Warren, Kelly Leigh Dickenson, as well
as Inspector General for the Department of Justice Horowitz, the FBI, and the
Justice Department. Bills passed by the House, Senate, and signed by the
President to become law do not matter. Supreme Court rulings do not
matter. Unbiased judges and subservient or extorted attorneys and press in our country do not matter. Public
statements we see and hear on television from the leaders of our country
regarding civil rights/U. S. Constitution do not matter. Civil Servants within The
Justice Department/FBI supersedes all at their discretion - secretly.
- I was employed by Energen Corporation from 1983 to 1994.
- my home(s) were under illegal Energen Corporation surveillance from approximately 1984 to 1994.
- I reported the surveillance to Energen Corporation (with evidence) for the matter to be addressed internally. The surveillance was denied. I was threatened on condition of employment to never speak of it again regardless of evidence.
- there has never been a legal complaint against me by Energen Corporation or anyone working for Energen Corporation at the time of my employment.
- Miss Dickenson was a Corporate Attorney at Energen Corporation. I was under illegal surveillance by Miss Dickenson during her employment in 1994. She reported to former CEO - Energen Corporation Mr. William Mike Warren, Jr.
- I was placed under FBI surveillance prior to resigning (forcibly) from Energen Corporation in 1994. The initial intent of the FBI surveillance was to determine who my contacts were on behalf of Energen Corporation and commit “Obstruction of Justice” - 18 U.S.C. § 1512(b), and fabricate Energen Corporation evidence against me.
- an FBI agent had a dating relationship with Miss Dickenson.
- I was employed by SouthTrust Bank from 1994 to 1997. I was employed by Compass Bank from 1997 to 2003.
- far more serious felony offences were/are being committed by Mr. Warren and his accomplishes (primarily people within the Justice Department/FBI) to hinder prosecution (ALA CODE § 13A-10-44 "Hindering prosecution of the second degree") / obstruct justice 18 U.S.C. § 1512 of the initial crimes of ALA CODE § 13A-11-33 "Installing eavesdropping device" and ALA CODE § 13A-11-31 "Criminal Eavesdropping" committed by Energen Corporation.
- hundreds of men and women's rights have been violated by illegal video surveillance during this case by Energen Corporation and subsequently FBI - without a legal warrant.
- the FBI will (and attempt to) have sexual relations with material witnesses in an effort to impact their testimony.
- the Justice Department/FBI extorts attorney's that will expose their corruption. Attorney's aware of this case (so far) have been subservient to the Justice Department, have a conflict of interest, or do not have the needed resources to accept this case.
- telepathy was eventually discovered and confirmed by the FBI in this case.
- Miss Dickenson began telepathically assaulting me in 2003 per orders/instruction of Mr. William Mike Warren, Jr..
- Miss Dickenson is incapable of defending herself. She has no alibi.
- the service provided by the Justice Department/FBI will support and encourage criminal activity.
- identifies the methods used by the Justice Department/FBI to obstruct justice(18 U.S.C. § 1512, commit color of law abuse(18 U.S.C. § 242) i.e. citing - ongoing investigation(18 U.S.C. § 1510) , concerns matters related solely to internal agency practices(5 U.S.C. § 552b(c)(2), release of which would disclose techniques and procedures(5 U.S.C. § 552b(c)(7)(E)
- the taxpayer dollar amount the Justice Department/FBI has spent on this case is reverse money laundering.
Please consider other cases the Justice Department/FBI have been involved in.
Attorney's will help change the world in this case and may retire on the money awarded by doing so i.e. loss of income, pain and suffering, mental anguish and emotional distress, lost opportunity, plus punitive damages.
It is simple
to identify who is corrupt in this case within the Justice Department/FBI (or
elsewhere) by taking the steps required to receive Miss Dickenson’s
affidavit/deposition, or subpoena her, or provide any other (legal) assistance regarding these
matters such as an interview of former District Attorney Falls, Mr. Warren, Miss
Dickenson, and/or my former coworkers by a press investigative team, and
publicizing those who take measures to prevent it. The absence of these
actions explains why this case has been ongoing for so long.Miss Dickenson is the primary crime weapon being used to intentionally injure and defraud me (since 1994) that has Mr. Warren’s/Energen Corporation’s and the Justice Department/FBI’s fingerprints on it. The Justice Department/FBI remains convinced this weapon will be undiscovered through the judicial process - evidence beyond a reasonable doubt of past, present, and future “Obstruction of Justice” - 18 U.S.C. § 1512 (plus other violations of federal rules and statutes) committed by Mr. Warren/Energen Corporation and numerous people within the (taxpayer funded) Justice Department/FBI.
The DOJ continues to refuse to release the budget for Special Counsel Mueller's out-of-control investigation. JW seeks this info via FOIA lawsuit b/c we think American taxpayers deserve accountability & answers. No one is above the law — not even Mueller. https://t.co/hPGyQKwSip— Judicial Watch 🔎 (@JudicialWatch) May 3, 2018
The Justice Department/FBI serves the American people through transparency of the telepathic abilities discovered in this case from several individuals.
"We the People" hear reports from various
media sources that the FBI/Justice Department is conducting an investigation
frequently. The effectiveness of the FBI/Justice Department is
reflected in the polls conducted regarding “How many believe our government is corrupt?”. Telepathy enabled the discovery of this corruption and much more. For over 20 years ongoing we have been demonstrating daily an achievement that provides unlimited monetary, lifesaving, and life
enhancing benefits for those who choose to utilize it for the benefit of mankind such as the "U. S. Army Research Office",
"National Institutes of Health",
and the "National Science Foundation's Engineering Research Center For Sensorimotor Neural Engineering".
If we can, why not everyone else? Law enforcement has utilized psychics to solve crimes. Why not use this also?
Research conducted will confirm that this is
a method to eventually save more lives, help more people than the
Justice Department and a cure for heart disease, cancer, aids, Alzheimer’s,
muscular dystrophy, stroke, Zika virus, child behavior disorders, etc.
combined. A few examples - one person alerts another of danger in
time to save a life - one person alerts another they are in danger, gives a
description in time to bring help – one person remotely coordinates and
executes a plan with another to accomplish an objective -- even from over 2500 miles away! Command and Control intact.
No electronic
communications needed, no sound produced to give away location, medical and technological expenses avoided. Who would still attempt to commit a crime under these
conditions (with laws being enforced)?
Researchers, scientist’s addressing medical issues in mind to mind communication may finally develop cures. Two heads are better than one, when you have the right partner.
When together or apart, this is the ultimate method to love and/or support one another...(if it were not for the Justice Department/FBI obstructing justice, I would be married with children). FROZEN LOVE BEST OF YOU EVERLONG DREAMS EVERYTHING I DO TUNNEL OF LOVE
Mr. Warren’s and his accomplice(s) in the Justice Department believe their reputation is more important than this research. For years they have invested an outlandish amount of resources to prevent the discovery of this humanitarian contribution. I encourage Mr. Warren and the Justice Department to share with the public their intelligence about this case so no one will be deceived, and everyone can understand. Civil rights are definitely not preventing them from doing so.
My twenty-one year career
was in computer programming, before the FBI helped Mr. Warren and Miss
Dickenson destroy it. Give me a computer program to write, and I would
love to in a supportive environment, or help others do the same.
Our leaders encourage everyone to make positive contributions regardless of
their race, creed, color, or sexual orientation. The Justice Department
is aware that no one is required to like or approve of those who have provided
a benefit, or know that much about their personal life. Musicians,
celebrities, artists, Benjamin Franklin, and the people working in the Justice
Department/FBI for example.
The Justice Department exists to enforce the law whether they approve of an
individual or not8. Mr. Warren
conspiring with his friend in the Justice Department to expose as many FBI
agents as possible to the telepathy ongoing, and the corrupt history of FBI
actions incentivizes more
corruption.
Researchers, scientist’s addressing medical issues in mind to mind communication may finally develop cures. Two heads are better than one, when you have the right partner.
When together or apart, this is the ultimate method to love and/or support one another...(if it were not for the Justice Department/FBI obstructing justice, I would be married with children). FROZEN LOVE BEST OF YOU EVERLONG DREAMS EVERYTHING I DO TUNNEL OF LOVE
Mr. Warren’s and his accomplice(s) in the Justice Department believe their reputation is more important than this research. For years they have invested an outlandish amount of resources to prevent the discovery of this humanitarian contribution. I encourage Mr. Warren and the Justice Department to share with the public their intelligence about this case so no one will be deceived, and everyone can understand. Civil rights are definitely not preventing them from doing so.
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One is also inclined to support an
individual who has the ability to make life enjoyable compared to alternatives. Corrupt FBI agents assigned to this case are receiving concierge treatment and being
treated like royalty off the taxpayer dollar. 18 U.S.C. § 201;
18 U.S.C. § 872;
18 U.S.C. § 873; 18 U.S.C. § 880
The taxpayers have the right to determine if the cost is greater than the benefit provides. Paying
thousands for an ordinary hammer as the government has done before is not near as ridiculous. Law abiding Americans who play a role in eliminating this
corruption must be protected, rewarded, and celebrated by our nation and courts to a far
greater degree.
Apple, and other companies refused to
cooperate with the Justice Department in order to protect an individuals’
privacy. American’s will refuse to cooperate with the Justice Department/FBI even more when their home privacy is unlawfully invaded. This case provides conclusive evidence that the Justice Department/FBI places men and women under surveillance in the privacy of their homes without a legal (FISA) warrant when they want to. Additionally, the Justice Department/FBI is aware that it is illegal for an employer to create media of an employee in their home under any circumstances9. With existing surveillance technology, it is ordinarily difficult and
expensive to know how and when this resource is utilized. We already know men and women are going to behave differently in the privacy of their home where diversity is
allowed and publicly and politically supported. Lawless Americans who are liable and
wealthy like Mr. Warren are using the FBI/Justice Department to obstruct justice, and lawful Americans are paying the price monetarily and due to
a lack of resources to provide protection - as the news reports daily.
In the end, are we safer? What rights are
we willing to give up in the name of national security? Mr. Snowden has
re-ignited that critical public discussion and it is one that “we the people”
must be given ample opportunity to debate. Nothing less than the legitimacy of
our constitutional democracy is at stake.
DANIELLE BRIAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR -
Pogo
Many Americans have experiences with the Justice Department/FBI that many others do not. This case explains one reason why there is so much discord in our
country. Laws exist to prevent chaos. Playing "by the book" is not a legal option. Hundreds of my coworkers at Energen Corporation, Southtrust Bank, and Compass Bank have been directly
exposed, no hearsay, to the intentional witness tampering,
threats, intimidation tactics, fraud, entrapment, extortion, bribery, and/or
public corruption instigated by CEO Mr. Warren, Miss Dickenson, and/or the
Justice Department/FBI in this case - including multiple subservient to the
Justice Department attorney’s. Many were/are intentionally misled,
deceived. This corruption and oppression continues to burgeon. While threatening my life (with everyone aware), the FBI tell those seeking a legal resolution we are here to help you; you will be placed under
arrest (for telling the truth); you will be fine as long as you cooperate with us; you do not want to
mess with us; you may need us one day. To others they make it clear their actions are illegal(in this case); you are as guilty as we are for helping us;
you will not be held accountable for ignoring the law.
“We the people” depend on the “rule of law” to combat the criminal actions of others. That includes bosses and CEO’s like Mr. Warren, and their friends in the Justice Department/FBI. Our laws and the U. S. Constitution provide “equal opportunity” to learn, improve, innovate, compete, and accomplish the “American Dream” despite those who have advantages against us such as money, power, physical features, and/or support. Along with the bravo the Justice Department deservedly receives for their publicized accomplishments, they are also oppressing our society. How many crimes does the Justice Department/FBI actively address divided by total crimes committed per year? Why did the FBI choose to address this case in 1994? Why do we have gangs (MS-13) when we have the most powerful law enforcement agency in the world? What is the Justice Department/FBI going to do to a nation publicly addressing their corruption? The United States military have sacrificed their lives for the preservation of “liberty and justice for all”.
Congress created, funds(via taxpayer), and can abolish the Justice Department. Congress has the authority, along with POTUS, to determine how far this corruption goes. The confidence level the Justice Department/FBI has on this case to obstruct justice is indicative of a history of doing so in other cases. For all Americans, this is the case for hearings to be conducted to determine if the Justice Department/FBI holds a different standard when you have money and power and effect changes to prevent different standards from occurring in the future. Identical to the Energen Corporation internal investigations, internal FBI investigations promote corruption. A mandate for Miss Dickenson, Mr. Warren, and any number of witnesses plus attorney’s consulted to attend a hearing will substantiate these allegations.
It should be shocking to every American when the Justice
Department/FBI, Mr. Warren, or any person illegally records and/or views any man and/or woman's private (sex) life and illegally discusses it (regardless if it is true or not). America's home privacy ceases to exist when this occurs without penalty. Sex was (used as) one of two primary motives throughout this case (the other being "OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE" 18 U.S.C. § 1512). Birmingham
has one of the highest crime rates in our nation to address in the meantime. Since their involvement I have meticulously
taken the necessary actions for Mr. Warren, Miss Dickenson, and the
Justice Department/FBI to end this case legally to legitimize my
allegations against them. Please consider acts committed by FBI (undercover) agents in order to survive and/or accomplish an objective.
The approximately 150 thousand Individuals employed by
the Justice Department and FBI are subject to the same public scrutiny as the
President of the United States under these conditions. There is no higher
authority to define the role of the media than Supreme Court Case Law7. The media has the support of 327 million Americans, and people
around the world to end all corruption. There is a “clear
and present danger” to the “rule of law”. It
exists within the Justice Department and FBI and filters down through all levels of
American society. It does not matter who is elected President of the
United States or in Congress when he/she is not completely informed.
Well informed people do peaceably assemble and petition the government for a redress of grievances when necessary. We have no fear of the Justice Department/FBI when we act together (E Pluribus Unum). We can all make changes to our country, not only President Trump and his supporters, or Stormy Daniels and her supporters (for example). The media is the public voice for all people regardless of who they are, or what they have (allegedly) done. The Boston Globe Spotlight team is a good example of the power of the media. The corrupt require “due process of law” when they choose who’s rights are ignored without “due process of law”, and for all resulting injuries.
Well informed people do peaceably assemble and petition the government for a redress of grievances when necessary. We have no fear of the Justice Department/FBI when we act together (E Pluribus Unum). We can all make changes to our country, not only President Trump and his supporters, or Stormy Daniels and her supporters (for example). The media is the public voice for all people regardless of who they are, or what they have (allegedly) done. The Boston Globe Spotlight team is a good example of the power of the media. The corrupt require “due process of law” when they choose who’s rights are ignored without “due process of law”, and for all resulting injuries.
It is worth the
national media’s attention to publicize these developments for scrutiny and censure.
An oligarchy exists without it. Investigative media teams can erase any doubts about existing telepathy legally and constitutionally creating a story of intrigue, drama, suspense, wonder,
human emotions that everyone can identify with, and an ending that the media
contributes to that leads to many more stories of this nature. We can all contribute to a book containing facts that we all profit from, as well as generations after us. Witnesses can discuss the telepathy and the details of this case, it is not classified, nor statements redacted. The Justice Department will continue to be publicly recognized
when they choose to intimidate, injure, oppress, or threaten any individual, including
attorney’s and members of the media 18 U.S.C. § 241. Again, remedies are obtainable (class action) as per “Civil action for deprivation of rights” 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The Justice Department/FBI will continue to be corrupt until there is legal accountability. A reward is also offered for information that leads to
a legal resolution.
I prefer anonymity, but have always desired to help others in any way I can. Everyone should be thrilled, excited, euphoric even to utilize telepathy with someone in varying situations. At least grateful. The Justice Department/FBI, Mr. Warren, and Miss Dickenson are using it for illegal reasons whether one likes it or not. A democracy/republic requires awareness of this and the opportunity to address all of the ethical scenarios. Miss Dickenson would not be telepathically connected to me without the support, training, encouragement, environment, millions of (tax payer) dollars spent, and demands of the Justice Department/FBI and Mr. Warren. To force telepathy with another is the equivalent of rape. Miss Dickenson’s telepathic abilities also need to be researched and publicly addressed outside the influence and environment she has been in since 2002.
National Security concerns are reconciled by developing methods to defend against telepathy, as well as utilize it for the preservation of our liberty.
Mr. Warren receives a very generous income for the services he provides. We all would enjoy reporting to work in a beautiful office with a superb view of the city. We all would be successful if we were given enough money to hire talented people to accomplish an objective. We all would have great reputations if we had the Justice Department/FBI obstructing justice for the crimes we commit. Mr. Warren is aware of the benefits telepathy provides to children. He
chose to accept the position of CEO of Children’s Hospital in January, 2008 just
like he chose to protect those violating the law when he initially became involved in this case as
Energen Corporation CEO in 1994. He does not care what an individual does as long as they serve him - legally or not. He uses his lifetime achievements as bribery to avoid accountability to the “U. S. Code” and “The Code of Alabama”. A video about Mr. Warren can be found here. Note the comment by Gary Youngblood, Mr. Warren's accomplice throughout this case at mark 6:39 "Conspiracy against rights" (18 U.S.C. § 241). Mr. Warren and his accomplices utilize their humanitarianism to corrupt the public using tax payer dollars(reverse money laundering). It is not I controlling the minds of those responsible
for enforcing the law and defending the constitution, but doing the
opposite.All of my efforts to reach a mutually beneficial for all, win-win resolution to these matters have been rejected.
A publicized
picture will confirm the identity of Miss Dickenson. Please consider that
Miss Dickenson had plans to have a family and future also prior to Mr. Warren corrupting her.
– Third annual message to Congress – December 7, 1903
This sacred duty remains the guiding principle for the women and men of the U.S. Department of Justice. https://www.justice.gov/about
None of the actions of the Justice
Department/FBI are in the line of duty in this case.
Public awareness (transparency) creates the environment to
triumph over corruption and enables us all to reach
our full potential legally. Let us all be educated to identify, unite, legally
address, and be remedied to discourage corruption.
I request a meeting with all of you for
further discussion. We can use Skype if you prefer. Please
let me know what you all think.
Playing by the book,
Paul Vincent
P. O. Box 179
Lincoln, Al 35096
256-452-3181 (Cell)
@jpv13 - Twitter
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“The liberty
of the press is indeed essential to the nature of a free state; but this
consists in laying no previous restraints upon publications, and not in freedom
from censure for criminal matter when published. Every freeman has an undoubted
right to lay what sentiments he pleases before the public; to forbid this, is
to destroy the freedom of the press: but if he publishes what is improper,
mischievous, or illegal, he must take the consequences of his own temerity. To
subject the press to the restrictive power of a licenser, as was formerly done,
both before and since the Revolution, is to subject all freedom of sentiment to
the prejudices of one man, and make him the arbitrary and infallible judge of
all controverted points in learning, religion and government. But to punish as
the law does at present any dangerous or offensive writings, which, when
published, shall on a fair and impartial trial be adjudged of a pernicious
tendency, is necessary for the preservation of peace and good order, of
government and religion, the only solid foundations of civil liberty. Thus, the
will of individuals is still left free: the abuse only of that free will is the
object of legal punishment. Neither is any restraint hereby laid upon freedom
of thought or inquiry; liberty of private sentiment is still left; the
disseminating, or making public, of bad sentiments, destructive to the ends of
society, is the crime which society corrects. 381” https://www.congress.gov/constitution-annotated/,
1st Amendment p. 1133
2
“Liberty
of the press to scrutinize closely the conduct of public affairs was essential,
said Chief Justice Hughes for the Court. “[T]he administration of government
has become more complex, the opportunities for malfeasance and corruption have
multiplied, crime has grown to most serious proportions, and the danger of its
protection by unfaithful officials and of the impairment of the fundamental
security of life and property by criminal alliances and official neglect,
emphasizes the primary need of a vigilant and courageous press, especially in
great cities. The fact that the liberty of the press may be abused by miscreant
purveyors of scandal does not make any the less necessary the immunity of the
press from previous restraint in dealing with official misconduct. Subsequent
punishment for such abuses as may exist is the appropriate remedy, consistent
with constitutional privilege.429” “https://www.congress.gov/constitution-annotated/,
1st Amendment p. 1143
3
“Persecution for
the expression of opinions seems to me perfectly logical. If you have no doubt
of your premises or your power and want a certain result with all your heart
you naturally express your wishes in law and sweep away all opposition. To
allow opposition by speech seems to indicate that you think the speech
impotent, as when a man says that he has squared the circle, or that you do not
care whole-heartedly for the result, or that you doubt either your power or
your premises. But when men have realized that time has upset many fighting
faiths, they may come to believe even more than they believe the very
foundations of their own conduct that the ultimate good desired is better
reached by free trade in ideas—that the best test of truth is the power of the
thought to get itself accepted in the competition of the market, and that truth
is the only ground upon which their wishes safely can be carried out. That at
any rate is the theory of our Constitution.458 Those who won our
independence believed that the final end of the State was to make men free to
develop their faculties; and that in its government the deliberative forces
should prevail over the arbitrary. They valued liberty both as an end and as a
means. They believed liberty to be the secret of happiness and courage to be
the secret of liberty. They believed that freedom to think as you will and to
speak as you think are means indispensable to the discovery and spread of
political truth; that without free speech and assembly discussion would be
futile; that with them, discussion affords ordinarily adequate protection
against the dissemination of noxious doctrine; that the greatest menace to
freedom is an inert people; that public discussion is a political duty; and
that this should be a fundamental principle of the American government. They
recognized the risks to which all human institutions are subject. But they knew
that order cannot be secured merely through fear of punishment for its
infraction; that it is hazardous to discourage thought, hope and imagination;
that fear breeds repression; that repression breeds hate; that hate menaces
stable government; that the path of safety lies in the opportunity to discuss
freely supposed grievances and proposed remedies; and that the fitting remedy
for evil counsels is good ones. Believing in the power of reason as applied
through public discussion, they eschewed silence coerced by law— the argument
of force in its worst form. Recognizing the occasional tyrannies of governing
majorities, they amended the Constitution so that free speech and assembly
should be guaranteed. 459” https://www.congress.gov/constitution-annotated/ 1st Amendment p. 1149.
9 www.lifelibertyandthepursuitofhappiness.net
“Connecting The Dots”
Dear Mr. Vincent,
We are a small organization with limited resources, and we are able to investigate only a small number of the tips we receive. We prioritize our waste/fraud/abuse investigations based on a variety of factors, including the involvement of the federal government, the availability of proof, and the degree to which our work might benefit the general public. We also do not provide legal services of any kind. More information on what we do and don't do can be found here: http://www.pogo.org/report-corruption/
Unfortunately, we are not in a position to explore your account further.
Again, thank you very much for thinking of POGO and sharing your information with us. We appreciate having had the chance to consider it.
Sincerely,
Daniel Van Schooten
| from: | POGO Report Corruption reportcorruption@pogo.org | ||
| to: | John Paul Vincent <jpvemail@gmail.com> | ||
| date: | Thu, Aug 25, 2016 at 2:23 PM |
Dear Mr. Vincent,
We are a small organization with limited resources, and we are able to investigate only a small number of the tips we receive. We prioritize our waste/fraud/abuse investigations based on a variety of factors, including the involvement of the federal government, the availability of proof, and the degree to which our work might benefit the general public. We also do not provide legal services of any kind. More information on what we do and don't do can be found here: http://www.pogo.org/report-corruption/
Unfortunately, we are not in a position to explore your account further.
Again, thank you very much for thinking of POGO and sharing your information with us. We appreciate having had the chance to consider it.
Sincerely,
Daniel Van Schooten