Just in case you live under a rock and somehow found this blog entry before you read any other news in world, here is a run down of what happened:
Gibson, a guitar manufacturer based in Tennessee, was suspected of breaking a law. It is speculated that the law in question had something to do with wood that was imported from India. The government has not released a specific violation at this time.
Federal agents raided the the manufacturing plant like it was a Branch Davidian compound, brandishing full swat gear and weapons. They shut the plant down, sent the workers home, and confiscated all items they deemed necessary for their investigation.
The owner of the company claims that he was not given any warning on violation of law or given the chance to correct any issues related to complex import laws. See this long video if you like:
Of course we understand the need for the government to use deadly force against crazy militia types. Eventually, those Branch Davidians would have screwed up the whole country. Police raids on citizens in their homes is needed as well to protect us from illegal drugs. We accept this as necessary even if the police bust into someone's home, shoot them 70 times in front of their wife and child, lie that the homeowner shot first, and then say it was justified because of evidence which cannot be disclosed:
So, why should we be surprised that the government will now raid reputable businesses? I'm sure the people they sent home can apply for mortgage assistance so they don't lose their homes while they try to find another job making guitars. And, if at some point in a future raid, something pops in the production line, and the police think they are being fired on ... well, I suppose the greater good of the law is justified.
After all, it is completely unreasonable to expect the government to explain a 10,000 page law to a company, give them a chance to comply, and fine them if they continue to circumvent the law. Imagine how expensive that would be for the government to explain all those laws. It's saving us billions in tax dollars for the government to rule by fear, and get other businesses to comply by showing how ruthless a raid can be to their bottom line. I'm sure this is the type of freedom our founding fathers envisioned when they formed this country.
Somebody's dream for the world is alive, but not mine. Please support political candidates like Ron Paul who will be on your side. Few of the people in power today care about you or your plight to make a way in this world. You are a servant to them at best, and a nuisance at worst. It's time to stand up. A vote for the status quo is a vote for tyranny.
Gibson, a guitar manufacturer based in Tennessee, was suspected of breaking a law. It is speculated that the law in question had something to do with wood that was imported from India. The government has not released a specific violation at this time.
Federal agents raided the the manufacturing plant like it was a Branch Davidian compound, brandishing full swat gear and weapons. They shut the plant down, sent the workers home, and confiscated all items they deemed necessary for their investigation.
The owner of the company claims that he was not given any warning on violation of law or given the chance to correct any issues related to complex import laws. See this long video if you like:
Of course we understand the need for the government to use deadly force against crazy militia types. Eventually, those Branch Davidians would have screwed up the whole country. Police raids on citizens in their homes is needed as well to protect us from illegal drugs. We accept this as necessary even if the police bust into someone's home, shoot them 70 times in front of their wife and child, lie that the homeowner shot first, and then say it was justified because of evidence which cannot be disclosed:
So, why should we be surprised that the government will now raid reputable businesses? I'm sure the people they sent home can apply for mortgage assistance so they don't lose their homes while they try to find another job making guitars. And, if at some point in a future raid, something pops in the production line, and the police think they are being fired on ... well, I suppose the greater good of the law is justified.
After all, it is completely unreasonable to expect the government to explain a 10,000 page law to a company, give them a chance to comply, and fine them if they continue to circumvent the law. Imagine how expensive that would be for the government to explain all those laws. It's saving us billions in tax dollars for the government to rule by fear, and get other businesses to comply by showing how ruthless a raid can be to their bottom line. I'm sure this is the type of freedom our founding fathers envisioned when they formed this country.
Somebody's dream for the world is alive, but not mine. Please support political candidates like Ron Paul who will be on your side. Few of the people in power today care about you or your plight to make a way in this world. You are a servant to them at best, and a nuisance at worst. It's time to stand up. A vote for the status quo is a vote for tyranny.
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