Response to a video by Kevin Phares of Insurrection Radio Cities 92.9 about his problem with Pride month.
Conservative Guide to Pride: Stay in the Closet
McSheriff Makes Tactical Retreat on SWAT Team
McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane made a tactical retreat at the McLean County Justice Committee meeting regarding adding SWAT capabilities to the Sheriff’s Deputies arsenal.
McLean County Sheriff Wants Blank Check For New SWAT Team
McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane is requesting approval of an intergovernmental agreement with the Bloomington Police Department for new Special Weapons & Tactics (SWAT) capabilities.
This team would give a blank check for more money towards policing. How many calls for service annually by the Sheriff’s Deputies even require a SWAT response? This information was not included in the draft proposal submitted to the McLean County Justice Committee.
LETTER: No vote for Scott Preston
This letter originally appeared in The Pantagraph on October 22, 2022.
Scott Preston is running for the state legislature to represent the 91st District. Preston repeatedly stated he supports the cash bail scheme for people arrested and held pre-trial.
A Tale of Two Justice Systems: Fitzgerald Samedy
Last year, Fitzgerald Samedy, a serial drunk driver, District 87 school board member, and Republican precinct committeeperson was arrested for a fourth DUI in an absurdly hilarious set of circumstances. He was charged with obstructing Justice (for refusing a judge’s order), on top of three other felony counts for aggravated DUI, driving on a suspended license, DUI while on a suspended license and a few other misdemeanor charges.
The aggravated DUI charge has a possible sentence of 3-7 years in prison. The Driving on a revoked license has a possible sentence of 1-6 years in prison. Obstructing Justice has a possible sentence of 1-3 years.
So, what punishment did Mr. Samedy receive when he finally plead guilty to repeated felony crimes and insubordination to authority figures? 30 months probation through Veterans Court! The appointed Republican State’s Attorney Erika Reynolds dropped many of the charges, including Obstructing Justice by refusing to obey a judge’s order. Reynold’s let Samedy off with a deal most couldn’t even imagine getting.
DIVISION in McLean County: Krystle Able vs. the Police
In an unprecedented move, McLean County Republican board members voted against the appointment of Krystle Able to the board representing District 4. A vacancy was created when former-board member Matt Coates was appointed to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, which requires one to resign from all other government positions. Coates was himself appointed after Ben Webb resigned because he moved outside of District 4. Webb was elected to the board in 2020 and only served for fourteen months.
The Cash Bail System is Cruel and Bad for Society
Even though its abolition is impending, the cash bail system is still wrecking havoc on our communities thanks to mass incarcerationists like States Attorney Don Knapp.
I have a friend, we’ll call him Lenny. In the past three months, Lenny got two DUIs and was arrested. Both times, Lenny bonded out and is awaiting trial.
