Petty Tyrant Count

The one extremely troubling thing about this lockdown is the rise of authoritarianism.  Petty tyrants  with control issues who believe hat they can use the government emergency orders to infringe on basic civil liberties.  The constitution was written for times exactly like this.

This morning we look at Raleigh, NC, where some protesters peacefully assembled to redress a grievance, and the Raleigh police told them that protesting is a non-essential activity.  Really?

The first amendment was written just exactly for times like these.  Whoever is in charge of that Raleigh twitter feed should be compelled to take a course in American history, focusing on the Federalist papers.

But, it's not just Raleigh.  Below is a short compilation of the rise of the Petty Tyrant across the past five weeks.  If the governments at each level are not paying attention, they may find themselves in a bad sport when the suits start making their way through the legal system.

And, I would remind the Petty Tyrants that when the 1st Amendment fails, then we're left with the 2nd Amendment, and that might get ugly,, indeed.

Michigan Governor restricts family visits.

Dad arrested for playing with his little girl.

Texas restricts domestic travel.

Louisiana Stay At HOme Order

DC mayor: All shoppers at grocery stores must wear masks

In the finest traditions of the police stat e, snitches get rewards.

Man Dragged Off Philly Bus for Not Wearing Mask

Churches Are Fighting Tyrannical Government for the Right to Celebrate Easter While Social Distancing

Kentucky State Troopers Ticket 50 Cars at In-Person Easter Service