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Not Hiding and Not Running. I love pizza but anytime accusations that our people are something WE are not. My response is technically I do not have to do anything........and I've always been a fast walker and talker. The book I am currently reading 'War on Peace; the end of diplomacy and the decline of American Influence by Ronan Farrow'. In this moment in time as many adjust their lives to the tokes an economy I would rather train up to become a diplomacy in old age opposes to a label ort stereo type. Even my partner thinks age is limitation upon excellence. I beg to differ. Now that pizza reference are conservatives evil political tactics of character & demographic just to win an election. The Arab Spring was led by one of the most dutiful female leaders America has produced. The Bill and Hilary Clinton legacy of politics, leadership and diplomacy was far more impactful on the world than leading by fear, emergency or man man disaster. Move aside or get out of the way of Peace and progress. - A. T. Yoda Brooks
What is said under duress ,stress or trickery purposely put upon anyone especially an American - does not count in our halls of justice. Speak up and speak against tyranny! Oppressing any action which treads upon the American value of freedom of speech is a sign a dictator and a tyrant. No matter the situation nor or obstacle. Controlling people might be the dirty legacy of the United States of America however WE as a people and nation cannot risk turning back the clock.
The below are not just pictures of my role models but a leader who led the way towards the very freedoms which are the bedrock of what makes America .....America. I drove to that Pettus bridge alone after interview for a career in public service. I would have been remise to drive 9 hours to Selma, Alabama without stepping foot on this historic hollowed ground. Needing not make an announcement about my individual action then out of respect and reverence WE need not announce our the People's direct action efforts ahead of time in support of freedom and democracy today. Just show Up!
The No Kings & 50501 movements in addition to voting are actions citizens can take to press forward insistence that those American values which make America great are afforded to every human being within our borders! The below information is provided by an advocate & ally not officially legal advice from an attorney. - A. T. Yoda Brooks
The Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, built in 1940, is famous for being the site of "Bloody Sunday" on March 7, 1965, a brutal police attack on nonviolent civil rights marchers. The bridge was named for Edmund Pettus, a Confederate general and Ku Klux Klan leader, and has become a powerful symbol of the Civil Rights Movement, leading to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
No, the Edmund Pettus Bridge is not yet named after John Lewis, despite a renewed push to do so. While there is widespread support for a name change, the bridge remains officially named the Edmund Pettus Bridge, after a Confederate general and KKK leader.
"Yes, testimony or information obtained under duress or illegal circumstances is often inadmissible in court due to laws like theexclusionary rule, which bars evidence obtained through violations of rights like the Fourth and Fifth Amendments. While there are exceptions, such asexcited utterances, where a statement is made while still under the stress of a startling event, coercion, or a violation of constitutional rights, will generally render the testimony inadmissible.
How illegal or coerced testimony is handled
Exclusionary Rule: This legal principle prevents the prosecution from using evidence gathered in violation of the Fourth Amendment (unreasonable searches and seizures), Fifth Amendment (self-incrimination), or Sixth Amendment (right to counsel).
Coerced Confessions: A confession obtained under duress is inadmissible. This means if a person is forced or threatened into making a statement, it cannot be used against them in court.
Duress Defense: If a person commits a crime because of an immediate threat of harm, they may be able to use duress as a legal defense. In such a case, the person claiming duress must prove they acted under duress, and the evidence of the threat may be used in their defense.
Excited Utterance Exception: This is a major exception where statements made during a startling event or while still under the stress of it may be admitted as evidence. Factors like the time elapsed since the event, the person's physical appearance of stress, and the immediacy of the statement are considered to determine if it qualifies.
How to challenge evidence
Consult an Attorney: If you believe testimony was obtained illegally or under duress, contact a criminal defense attorney immediately.
File a Motion to Suppress: An attorney can file a motion to suppress the evidence, asking the court to exclude it from the trial because it was obtained unlawfully.
Be Present During Interrogation: It is advisable to have a lawyer present if you are being interrogated to ensure your rights are protected. "
A family messaged me with "its a movement". In deed it is. Find your place and event! Exercise your right to VOTE in St. Petersburg Florida and in many cities in the great USA -- November 4 is municipal Election Day!
Checks & Balances Blogspot/Checks & Integrity Inc continues to vouch for and support the below freedom movements.
Brief Statement to continue following the movement: The No Kings Marches and Protests which occurred over the Summer 2025 paralleling other which are not uniform in membership nor agenda but, in purpose they are. Let me add that as of late I have been listening a veteran civil rights leader giving kudos to him; the Honorable Rev. Sharpton (leader of the National Action Network). In addition to the following civil rights groups I patronize even if my dues lapse on occasion the NAACP (locally and nationally) and Equality Florida (locally and nationally also). Giving a positive shot out to efforts in rural areas of the country such as in Missouri and Kansas City, a beautiful diverse state which receive little hype outside of the super bowl. The movement is juts as pure and on target supporting American freedoms as seen in New York and Tampa Bay according to news reports. As I have yet had the pleasure of visiting New York City. For freedom, liberty and democracy. -A.T. Yoda Brooks
Source: https://www.nokings.org/next
National Action Network: https://nationalactionnetwork.net/
A recent talk given by a popular and admired spiritual leader stated there might be a middle grey area amongst introverts and extroverted personalities. What neither of the old or new terms mean is that “dreaded” C word. I might update the post with this term. How introverts and extroverts can be better friends : Life Kit
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