Are we living in some kind of bizarro world where freedom of speech is a thing of the past? Because what happened at that legislative town hall in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is just utter madness. I mean, a woman gets dragged out of a public meeting by unidentified, plainclothes security personnel for heckling legislators – is this the kind of democracy we’re trying to build?
And let’s get one thing straight – Teresa Borrenpohl, the Post Falls woman who was removed from the meeting, wasn’t just some random heckler. She’s a known Democrat in the area, and she’s been vocally critical of certain politicians in the past. So, was she targeted because of her political views? That’s a question we should all be asking, and it’s a very valid concern.
But wait, it gets even better. The company that provided security for the event, LEAR Asset Management, has been identified, but the town hall organizers and Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris claim they have no knowledge of the security personnel or who hired them. That’s just convenient, don’t you think? It’s like they’re trying to cover their tracks or something.
And then there’s the issue of the security guards themselves. They were in plainclothes, with no visible sign that they were security – which is a clear violation of Coeur d’Alene city code. I mean, what kind of security company operates like that? It’s like they’re trying to be secret agents or something.
Now, I know what you’re thinking – what about the First Amendment? Doesn’t that protect our right to free speech? Well, Coeur d’Alene Police Chief Lee White seems to think so. He said that it’s not appropriate for law enforcement to forcefully remove a person from a town hall for speaking out of turn or shouting. Amen to that, brother.
But, of course, Sheriff Norris has a different opinion. He claims that the security guards’ reaction was justified because Borrenpohl was being disruptive. Disruptive? That’s a pretty subjective term, don’t you think? I mean, who gets to decide what’s disruptive and what’s not?
And let’s not forget the death threats that Norris claims to have received. Oh, poor baby. You think you’re the only one who’s ever received a death threat? Please.
Anyway, where was I? Ah yes, the incident. So, Borrenpohl was dragged out of the meeting, and she’s now facing a misdemeanor battery charge for biting one of the security guards. And the security guards? They’re just free to go, no questions asked.
It’s just so typical of our broken system. The powerful people get to do whatever they want, and the little people get to suffer. But hey, at least we have Amazon to distract us from all the injustice in the world. I mean, have you seen the prices of _police state books_ lately? Ridiculous.
And don’t even get me started on the _ACLU_. Where are they when you need them? Nowhere to be found, that’s where.
But, in all seriousness, this incident is a wake-up call for all of us. We need to stand up for our rights, and we need to demand accountability from our leaders. We can’t just sit back and let them walk all over us.
So, what can you do to help? Well, for starters, you can _contact your local representatives_ and express your outrage. You can also _share this story on social media_ and help spread the word. And, of course, you can _educate yourself_ on the issues that matter.
It’s time to take a stand, people. We can’t just sit back and let them get away with it. The time for change is now.
And, on a completely unrelated note, have you seen the prices of _coffee_ lately? Insane. I mean, I know I need my caffeine fix to get through the day, but come on.
But, I digress. The point is, we need to stay vigilant and keep fighting for our rights. We can’t just give up and let them win. We are the people, and we deserve to be heard.
So, go ahead and _contact your local representatives_. Go ahead and _share this story on social media_. And, most importantly, go ahead and _educate yourself_ on the issues that matter.
It’s time to take a stand, people. The time for change is now.
Oh, and one more thing – _police state books_ are a great way to learn more about the issues that matter. Just saying.
But, in all seriousness, this incident is a wake-up call for all of us. We need to stand up for our rights, and we need to demand accountability from our leaders. We can’t just sit back and let them walk all over us.
So, what are you waiting for? Take action now. Contact your local representatives, share this story on social media, and educate yourself on the issues that matter.
It’s time to take a stand, people. The time for change is now.