Mohave
County Buster Johnson denies freedom of speech to American Woman
Mohave County Supervisor Buster Johnson at his best,
violating the First Amendment Right of an American woman for not removing
her hat fast enough in front of his majesty.
"You gave up the statement when you violated the Rules"
Mohave County Supervisor
Buster Johnson
August
2, 2010 Mohave County BOS
Events that took place prior to the removal of Susan A. Moore
Bayer. I arrived at about 9:00 am wearing a baseball hat, I filled out
my request to speak form for item 57 (dress code review by Supervisor
Watson), and item 46 (County property taxes were to be raised). The television
screens were showing the Mohave County Board of Supervisors desk empty,
they were in an executive session. At approximately 9:27 am County employee
Linda Romero announced that the meeting was going to start in a few minutes,
please fill out your request to speak forms and turn them in. County employee
Linda Romero did not state to the public that a policy exists and to remove
your hats, the rule for procedures at the meeting was not displayed. Supervisor
Gary Watson gave the invocation, and then the Pledge of Allegiance was
given. I removed my hat for the Pledge, and then placed it back on my
head.
Supervisor Buster Johnson spoke We have some antsy people here,
Chairmans prerogative to move item 57 up. Supervisor Gary Watson
spoke and felt that the rule passed 5 months ago was intended to be one
way and it has turned out to be another. Supervisor Buster Johnson called
for a 2nd, and then the motion to remove the dress code failed for lack
of a 2nd. Supervisor Johnson stated that they have a policy, (and yet
he did not request the removal of the hats) the meeting continued with
the beginning of the Agenda. They gave a MCSO officer an award. Then the
consent agenda was brought up items 1-45 were lumped together, as one
vote.
Item 46 was read into the record and my name was called to speak on this
item. I walked up with hat still on, I was told to remove my hat, and
I replied that at the last meeting you allowed them to be worn. I got
to the podium with my typed speech. I was again told to remove my hat.
I rolled my eyes, took the hat off and replied Oh Good Lord,
and placed it on the podium. I started to read my statement, Supervisor
Johnson slapped the gavel and stated remove her now, I said
I still have a statement to read. Then a man approached and told me mam
you have to go, and I said but I still have a statement to read. He replied
no you dont, you must leave, and I said you have violated my right
to Free Speech. The man then directed me up the stairs towards the door.
I stated loudly, I have a purse young man, I will get that. He escorted
me to my purse and then out the door, to the hall way. I never got to
read my statement.
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UNITED STATES CODE TITLE 18 -
CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE PART I - CRIMES CHAPTER 13 - CIVIL RIGHTS
§ 241. Conspiracy against
rights
If two or more persons conspire to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate
any inhabitant of any State, Territory, or District in the free exercise
or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured to him by the Constitution
or laws of the United States, or because of his having so exercised the
same; or
If two or more persons go in disguise on the highway, or on the premises
of another, with intent to prevent or hinder his free exercise or enjoyment
of any right or privilege so secured -
They shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than
ten years, or both; and if death results, they shall be subject to imprisonment
for any term of years or for life.
§ 242. Deprivation of rights
under color of law
Whoever, under color of any law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom,
willfully subjects any inhabitant of any State, Territory, or District
to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured or
protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States, or to different
punishments, pains, or penalties, on account of such inhabitant being
an alien, or by reason of his color, or race, than are prescribed for
the punishment of citizens, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned
not more than one year, or both; and if bodily injury results shall be
fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both;
and if death results shall be subject to imprisonment for any term of
years or for life.
"State officers may be held
personally liable for damages based upon actions taken in their official
capacities."
Hafer v. Melo, 502 U.S. 21 (1991).
"When an act of the legislature is repugnant or contrary
to the constitution, it is, ipso facto, void." 2 Pet. R. 522; 12
Wheat. 270; 3 Dall. 286; 4 Dall. 18.
"Where rights secured by the Constitution are involved,
there can be no rule making or legislation which would abrogate them."
- Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436, 491.
"State officers may be held personally liable for
damages based upon actions taken in their official capacities." Hafer
v. Melo, 502 U.S. 21 (1991).
In Marbury vs. Madison (5 U.S. 2 CRANCH 137, 174, 176,
I803), "all laws repugnant to the Constitution are null and void."
"An unconstitutional act is not law; it confers no
right; it imposes no duties; affords no protection; it creates no office;
it is in legal contemplation, as inoperative as though it had never been
passed."
Norton vs Shelby County \ 18 US 425 p.442
The Arizona Open Meeting Law A.R.S. 38-431 shall govern
meetings of the Board.
All meetings of any County public body, official or advisory committee
shall be public and all persons so desiring shall be permitted to attend
and listen to the deliberations and proceedings.