Banned Books Week 2012

Today marks the beginning of Banned Books Week for 2012. Since the time of the first books enemies of freedom have sought to have many banned or destroyed as they attempt to limit and control the spread of ideas and dictate what people can think. A sign of a civilised society is its ability to accept a diversity of thought and belief, even when some find some of the concepts offensive. It's our duty as defenders of freedom of thought to fight the narrow minded bigots who try so hard to impose their values and 'morals' on the rest of society.

Another AZU Poster Child

LINK TO ARTICLE

This is Christopher Hunnisett. He is a vigilante. In other words he's a violent coward. He served 9 years for the brutal murder of a priest he claimed abused him although there's no evidence supporting his allegations. It could be suggested that a smart lawyer would use the cliche of a child molesting priest to try and get his client off. We'll never know as Mr Hunnisett clearly doesn't believe in justice. He's since been acquitted of the murder although questions remain.

He has now admitted murdering an innocent 57 year old man. Demonstrating the strength of his bloodlust, this time he tortured the man before beating his head in with a hammer. Again he's claiming to have murdered the man as he was a 'paedophile'. The police have investigated the victim and yet again found no evidence to support Hunnisett's allegations.

People like Violent Leaves support animals like Hunnisett. Many times she has publicly stated her advocacy of the rape and murder of sexual minorities. She also targets these minorities with taunts and encouragement to kill themselves. I stand in opposition to people such as her and Hunnisett. I believe in the rule of law. I believe in innocent until proved guilty. I believe in civilised society. I can only hope that justice is done in this case and Mr Hunnisett is gaoled for a long time.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Thanks to all those who've sent me emails asking what's going on. Yes, I realise it's been a long time since I've posted anything but fret not, I'm alive and well. I've been extremely busy with work which I guess I should count as fortunate given the tough economic times but it limits my opportunities to post on here. I'd flirted with the idea of selling up and moving to Cambodia but that's not happened yet although it's still in my thoughts. Also there's not been too many things to really raise my hackles and prompt me to vent my spleen.

So, to my loyal readers, thanks for your support and messages of concern. I wish you a very happy and prosperous 2012.

AZU - A Gaggle of Ghouls

The cowards at AZU have many faults but their most despicable trait is the joy they take in the misery of others. Their latest display of schadenfreude has been posted in a series of statements celebrating the lapsing into coma of Mary Duval. Mary is a mother who fought for her son who was convicted of a sex offense and put onto a sex offender register. She fought to have him removed and then fought for sex offender reform in general. This was enough for AZU to mark her for a series of low personal attacks. They ridiculed her for being poor. They ridiculed her for being physically unattractive. They posted pictures of her home and ridiculed that. Now she's close to death and they're circling like vultures ready to pick over the carcass. They really are low life parasites.

POSTSCRIPT: I've just heard that Mary has now passed away. My condolences to her family and friends.

Danielle Schneider - Selfish Or Just Stupid?

Thanks to Derek Logue for bringing attention to this case.

Tragically the daughter of Danielle Schneider (above) was abused by a child molester by the name of Patrick Rojas. He was convicted of the crime, did his time in gaol and has since been released. At this point the former offender would usually try to rebuild his life, receiving counselling and trying to ensure he never does such a despicable thing again.

In this case things took a different turn. Schneider thought she'd be really smart and start blogging about what a horrible person Rojas is. The problem is she didn't limit her blog posts to the facts; nor did she limit it to attacking Rojas. Instead it is alleged she made up lies about Rojas. Even worse, she became a predator herself and attacked people other than Rojas. Often such cowardly online attacks go ignored but for once the person being lied about has fought back. Rojas has launched a lawsuit against Schneider and now she's worried about going broke. The irony is that if Schneider had not herself become a predator and written lies she'd not have anything to worry about but instead she and her family are now in financial trouble and she's resorted to online panhandling.

As a personal comment I'd say that the saddest part of this whole sorry affair is that Schneider has selfishly compounded the scars her daughter will suffer. A truly caring parent in this situation would put her daughter's welfare before anything else. Schneider's not a truly caring parent. Instead she's a vindictive woman whose only concern was exorcising her own rage and guilt regardless of the devastation it was bound to cause to her family. She should be ashamed of herself.

Link to Schneider's blog

Does Violent Leaves Worship at Westboro Baptist Church?

I see Violent Leaves is living up to her name in her latest post at the bigot hub where she calls for paedosexuals to kill themselves. There was a time I would've been shocked by such a vile and obscene post but given her history of outspoken pro-rape, pro-violence and pro-bigotry propaganda I'm not longer surprised. She truly is the female equivalent of that other outspoken bigot and hater of sexual minorities, Fred Phelps.

Postscript: I've just noticed Violent Leaves has also posted her bile at her own blog here.

The Strange Tale of James W. Smith - Sex Offender

This is the story of James W. Smith; a 17 year old youth. James, wanting to collect on a drug debt, forced another 17 year old youth to travel with him to call on the person who owed the debt as that person was a friend of the youth. According to the youth, James and at least one other person threatened him with violence. After the ordeal the youth complained to police and James W. Smith pled guilty to the charge of false imprisonment. A reasonable outcome and nothing strange so far right? Well, just wait for what's to come.

The crime was committed in Wisconsin USA. The lawmakers in this state in their infinite wisdom (cough splutter cough) decreed that a 17 year old offender should be considered an adult whereas a 17 year old victim should be considered a child. Yes, you understand correctly... in a single case involving two youths of the same age one is legally an adult and the other legally a child. That is truly strange and mind bogglingly idiotic. But that's not all folks...

In the enlightened state of Wisconsin, conviction of the crime of false imprisonment of a minor requires the felon to register as a sex offender. So, this 17 year old adult who was convicted of the false imprisonment of a 17 year old child was required by law to register as a sex offender. Ok, surely it can't get any more farcical than this can it? Oh ye of little faith...

James W. Smith appealed against the requirement for him to register as a sex offender on the seemingly reasonable grounds that there was no sexual element to his crime. Of course, the good judges of Wisconsin saw how ludicrous the situation was and upheld his appeal.. right? Not on your nelly. Not only did they reject his appeal, they incarcerated him for a year for failing to register.

Some ignorant folk will claim that the only people who end up on sex offender registers are deviants who've committed heinous sex crimes and deserve to be there. Further, they argue that these registers should be available for everyone to access. I'd be interested to hear how they justify their viewpoints in this case. I'm not arguing that James W. Smith isn't a nasty little toe-rag who deserved to be convicted of his crime. Obviously he's a scumbag. But a sex offender???

Read more about his case at the following links:

The Legal Watchdog: Sex Offender Registries: They're Not Just For Sex Offenders Anymore

Wisconsin Supreme Court Docket No. 08-1011

I wonder what sort of lies and distortions the bigots over at AZU will use to twist the Legal Watchdog blog into being some sort of pro-paedophile propaganda site given it's reasonable approach to the issue.