Buckminster Fuller, perhaps most well-known as the popularizer of the geodesic dome, sought to understand “the principles governing the universe and help advance the evolution of humanity in accordance with them.” A lofty goal to be sure, but perhaps not so beyond reach as one may think. I’d proffer that you would rather sell a […]
From the Freedom Summit
I’m currently in sunny Phoenix – a big change from Minnesota, where I’d spent December and January. If you’re in the area and want to connect this Friday evening/night for a bite and conversation, then hit the streets on foot, hit me up (pete@copblock.org). Over the weekend I attended the Freedom Summit, hosted by FreedomsPhoenix.com, […]
CopBlock’s Library Expands
CopBlock.org/Library – which links to videos, books, essays, audio and some CopBlock.org content, was just made more robust. The purpose is to help bring-about a world where the site, and the action of watching the police, is not even needed as such an institution of violence is no more. A handful of videos were added […]
Dale Brown of Detroit-based Threat Management Center is On-Point
In February of 2012 I posted a write-up to CopBlock.org titled, “Frustrated, Detroit Residents Compete with Police.” Included on the story was a picture of Dale Brown, founder of the Threat Management Center. A year later, when I knew I was to roll through Detroit as part of the Cop Block Tour, I reached-out to […]
The Rise of the Praetorian Class
This post by Pete Kofod originally appeared on the CaseyResearch.com on January 13th, 2012. Though the essay doesn’t focus exclusively on law enforcement it is extremely relevant as it outlines perverse incentives inherent in its current structure. Using concepts associated with people like Bastiat, Oppenheimer, Nock, Konkin, Higgs, Benson, and Spooner, Kofod makes a compelling […]
Frustrated, Detroit Residents Compete with Police
Experiencing the failure of centralized planning on a massive scale (in this case for the area of police “protection”) Detroit residents are arming themselves, getting guard dogs, forming neighborhood watches and hiring others to help protect their home or person to proactively mitigate crime. Good for them. As reported by TheDaily.com on February 5th: One […]
Problem: Police, Solution: Agorism
On Saturday attendees at Houston’s End The Fed rally were exposed to the ideas of complete liberty, compliments of activist extraordinaire John Bush. I have nothing but respect for John for reasons that should be obvious – he’s a doer and an effective and passionate speaker able to distill down a seemingly complex issue into […]
Stay Safe: Record Police Stops
Record your interactions with individuals who wear badges. If something does happen – such as your rights being violated – you’ll have an objective record. If you have a smartphone stream the video in real-time to the Internet via Qik.com, Ustream.TV, Livestream.com or Justin.TV. If you don’t have a smartphone, call a friend who can […]
Occupy Wall Street: Strike The Root! Video Contest
This post is current as of 3PM EST Friday, Sept. 30th – updates (additional sponsors, prize money, judges added, etc.) will be added to this related page: Occupy Wall Street: Strike The Root UPDATE: October 18th, 2011 Drew Phillips Takes OWS Video Contest There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one […]
NYPD Turns Violent at Occupy Wall St.
A few weeks ago some active with Anonymous called for people to gather and do a sit-in called Occupy Wall Street, defined by Wiki as: an ongoing peaceful demonstration opposing what participants view as negative corporate influence over U.S. politics and a lack of legal repercussions over the global financial crisis. It was inspired by […]
