"HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!"

On July 4th, 1776, our for fathers demanded their right to be free by declaring independence from King George III and the British Crown.

Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Before we all dive into the festivities of picnics and patriotic parades, enjoying friends, neighbors, family, a night of fireworks, and a reason to fly the American flag.

This is a good time for Americans to think, about what we are specifically looking to gain "independence" from. For most of us, we desperately seek freedom from individual mandates, an exploding national debt, and a society set on destroying the principles that it's greatness was built on.

This 4th of July also means to reflect on the courage of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, for without them, we would not have the opportunity and privilege of living in this great country.

As the years pass and we get older and watch our children age, our feelings about this day means so much more. We have gained a new profound love of our country each day.

And our right of Freedom Of Speech.

We appreciate the freedom's that we as Americans some times take for granted.

And, we especially owe the biggest gratitude and thanks to our veterans and troops who have kept our country free since 1776.

Let's remember our fallen and our wounded and let's remember to help make this country a better place regardless of our differences.

May God always bless you, and this great country!

Thomas Jefferson said it best, "We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."

And...

"Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government."

We the People...Works!

Happy Birthday America
Freedom Of Speech Staff

MEMORIAL DAY 2016

Only God can make America Great Again. We must give honor to whom honor is due. Those willing to give all to keep America free.

We have went from Uncle Sam needs you to Uncle Sam has secrets.

This says it best:

"As we honor their memory today, let us pledge that their lives, their sacrifices, their valor shall be justified and remembered for as long as God gives life to this Nation."

Ronald Reagan
May 31, 1982

MERGER TIPS FOR 2016

For all of you with any money left, be aware of the next expected mergers so that you can get in on the ground floor and make some BIG bucks.

Watch for these consolidations in 2016:

1. Hale Business Systems, Mary Kay Cosmetics,Fuller Brush, and W.R. Grace Co. will merge and become: Hale, Mary, Fuller, Grace.

2. Polygram Records, Warner Bros., and Zesta Crackers join forces and become: Poly, Warner Cracker.

3. Zippo Manufacturing, Audi Motors, Dofasco, and Dakota Mining will merge and become:
ZipAudiDoDa.

4. FedEx is expecting to join its competitor, UPS, and become: FedUP.

5.Grey Poupon and Docker Pants are expected to become: PouponPants.

And finally...

6. Victoria's Secret and Smith & Wesson will merge under the new name: TittyTittyBangBang....

Let us know if you buy any of these stocks!

USA CRIME STATISTICS - 2015

Blacks killed by Whites - 2%

Blacks killed by Police -1%

Whites killed by Police- 3%

Whites killed by Whites - 16%

Whites killed by Blacks - 81%

Blacks killed by Blacks - 97%

OUR PERSON OF THE YEAR FOR 2015

In the past we here at Freedom Of Speech have selected 10 outstanding men and 10 outstanding women of the City of New Albany.  So with lots of consideration we decided to select the one person with the most COURAGE and who deserves the proper title of "Person Of the Year for 2015." 

Her name is Officer Laura Schook.

In our opinion: It's very hard to go up against a corrupt city let alone a corrupt Police Department. We're not saying every officer in the NAPD is corrupt. There are some "very good" police officers.

Officer Schook jointed the NAPD in 1995.

In 2010 Officer Schook followed Police procedures and contacted her Supervisor and former Chief Sherry Knight on her concerns and nothing was ever done. Then the retaliation started.

In April of 2014 Officer Schook had the "courage" and guts to stand up and Blow the Whistle on our New Albany Police Department, Chief Knight, her Supervisor and two fellow Police Officers, Humphrey's and Tucker.

It was refreshing to see someone watching the backs of us taxpayers. Ghost Employment cost us taxpayers hundreds and thousands of dollars each year.

Courage:

Laura stood in front of the Police Merit Commission Board twice after trying several times to bring her issues before the proper Supervisor and Chief.  Following Indiana State laws and New Albany Police Department procedures by the book.

Her complaints was "Harassment, discrimination, corruption and ghost employment."

Courage is:

When Officer Schook went public Mayor Gahan and NAPD quickly began their "cover up mode."

Former Chief Sherry Knight later reported "we investigated our selves" and found NO wrong doing. 

May 20, 2014 both Chief Knight and Asst. Chief Greg Pennell quickly resigned. Reason "to spend more time with family!"  What a crock of Bull Shit. 

All politicians or political issues use this as an excuse when they get caught!

Part of her termination was a violation of department policy of talking to the media. She was advised by her attorney. It is also documented on Facebook that Chief Knight commented on several of Humphrey's posting. So did Chief Knight violate her own policies? Absolutely!

The entire purpose of the Merit Commission Board is to prevent political corruption and to protect the rights of employees. They sure didn't protect Officer Schook's rights.

Freedom Of Speech would like to present to you Officer Laura Schook's history:

* Nov. 18, 2003 - Officer Schook on being called to a robbery scene was attacked and stabbed with an 8 inch knife to the neck.

* March 13, 2009 -  Officer Schook received an award from former Mayor Doug England for her work in recovering thousands of dollars worth of metal that was stolen from the YMCA.

* Nov. 22, 2010 -  Officer Schook WON the Frank Denzinger Scholarship.

* April 16, 2015 - The EEOC deemed her case of Harassment, Discrimination, Corruption and Ghost Employment grounds for a Civil Suit against the City Of New Albany and former Chief Sherry Knight.

In 2014- 2015 Indiana University Southeast, Officer Schook was recognized of High Scholastic and made the Chancellor's List with a 4.0 grade point average for fall of 2014 and Spring of 2015.

Does this sound like a twenty year veteran officer who is lying?

Our final thoughts:

The definition of courage: mental or moral strength to venture, preserve, and withstand danger, fear or difficulty.

Officer Laura Schook was fired for exposing the corruption the city powers do not want you the taxpayers to know about. Laura is NOT the only officer that has been retaliated. There are several other "lawsuits pending."

We would also like to remind you that in 2011 Capt. Paul Haub falsified 169 case reports. He received 2 days suspension.

New Albany Taxpayers expect and deserve honest government. Oh wait that would be moral courage, not much of that in the Gahan Administration nor the past and present Police Chief's. Most of the Police Officer's we talked with, stated Officer Schook was telling the truth, and the Mayor and the current Police Chief refused to let them testify on her behalf.

Congratulation to Officer Laura Schook and Officer Josh Pearman on their recent marriage, we wish them a full and  happy life together.

We the taxpayer need more police officers like Officer Schook's in our department...

All we're asking for is "Justice for Laura Schook!"

OVERREACH OF GOVERNMENT...

According to the FBI there were 12,569 solved firearm homicides  in 2015! Of those only 68 had mentally ill offender and only 104 were a firearm licensed offender.

The rest were committed by:

* 57% African American
* 32% Non-White Latino
* 11% Caucasian, Asian and other offenders

The Constitution of most states (and the United States) assert that all, power is inherent in the people, that they may exercise it by themselves, "that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed."

The Second Amendment is part of the "Law of the Land" because its in the Bill Of Rights which, of course is in the Constitution. Obama wants to put more restrictions of American citizens who want to exercise their Second Amendment Rights.

Once again Obama is skirting the real issues....

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S...

From our homes to yours. We wish you and your family a special Happy New Year's. It's  almost 2016, an upcoming election year and we have lots to say, alot of questions and issues to cover. It will be exciting... 

Happy New Years,
Freedom Of Speech Staff

HOLIDAY GREETINGS FROM FREEDOM OF SPEECH

As the Freedom of Speech family gathers with family and friends to celebrate the joys of this holiday season.

We are thankful to those who have given us their support throughout the year.

We are so grateful to have so many people touch our lives and to have such rewarding work that challenges and inspires us.

We will always be grateful to each of you for helping to make that possible.

We will continue to fight for each and every taxpayer. This "we promise."

We have and will make a difference in City Government of New Albany in 2016.

Our entire Freedom of Speech family wish you and your loved ones peace, joy, health, and goodwill during the holidays and in the coming year.

Merry Christmas &Happy Holidays!
Freedom of Speech Staff

MERRY CHRISTMAS

T'was the night before Christmas
when all through our land,

Not a Christian was praying
nor taking a stand.

Why the PC Police had taken away
the reason for Christmas-
NO one could say.

The children were told by their schools
not to sing about shepard's and wise men
and angels and things,

It might hurt peoples feelings,
the teacher would say.

December 25th is just a "Holiday!"

Yet shoppers were ready with cash,
cheques and credit.
Pushing folks, down to the floor
it didn't matter!

CDs from Madonna, and XBox, an IPad
something was changing, something quite odd!

Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa
in hopes to sell books by Fran-ken and Fonda.

As Targets were hanging their trees upside
down, at Lowe's the word Christmas-
was no where to be found.

At K-Mart and Staples , Penny's and Sears you
won't hear the word Christmas, it won't touch
your ears.

Inclusive, Sensitive, and Di-ver-si-ty
are words that are used to intimidate us.

Now Ryan, now Hannity, now Sharpton, and Wolf Blitzer,
On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, and Obummer!

At the top of the Senate,  and the Top of the White House
arose such a cladder, to eliminate Jesus, in all public
matter.

And we spoke not a word, as they took away or faith
forbidden to speak of Salvation and Grace.

The true gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded.
The reason for the season, stopped before it started.

So as you celebrate "Winter Break" under your "Dream Tree"
sipping your Starbucks, listen to us.

Choose your words carefully, choose what you say and 
shout "Merry Christmas" not "Happy Holidays."

Christ is the only reason for the Christ-mas Season.

REPUBLICAN DEBATE.....

Our Opinion:

* None of them agree on anything.

* They thought each other's idea sucks.

* They have NO idea how to solve or deal with Terrorism.

* Florina lied again about everything and so did Ted Cruz.

* They all want to make the same mistake and send soldiers to die in the Middle East.

* They all chickened out in front of Donald Trumps face.

* Ted Cruz kissed Trump's ass....period.

And, both parties wonder why the American people are supporting Donald Trump....

HOUSE BILL 1397

Here is an interesting turn of strategy.

"You can read the full text of House Bill 1397 here; it sweetly proposes that gun buyers have 72-hour waiting period imposed upon them, and have to "confer and discuss with a licensed physician" and risk factors that might arise "from the proposed firearm purchase." 

Freedom Of Speech would like to know what insurance company will pay this doctors fee, I bet Medicare won't.

"HAPPY THANKSGIVING!"

As you gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, please pause for a minute to express your thanks for the bounty of blessings we all enjoy.

America is a land of abundance, prosperity, and hope and we should not take for granted the things that make our country great: a firm foundation of freedom, justice, and equality; a belief in democracy and the rule of law; and our fundamental rights to gather, speak, and worship freely.

May those of us who sit down to a Thanksgiving meal this year, also take a moment to give thanks for all of the good things and many blessing in our lives.

To our faithful readers,
May your Thanksgiving be blessed!
~ Freedom of Speech Staff

ONE SIMPLE QUESTION....

Would Islamic Countries welcome millions of Christians?

Nuff said!

FRANCE ATTACK

We wholeheartedly agree with Donald Trump: "We need to blow the SHIT Out of Isis!"

VIVA La France.

THANKS DAD...FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY:

On this Veteran's Day, we pray that all Americans consider the price of freedom, the feelings of those returning and those at home and still at war.

Be proud you are an American and think about the sacrifices that our men and women have made, and still our making in Iraq, Afghanistan and places which we don't even know about.

Freedom isn't free, and many have proudly paid the ultimate price for us.
We, as a free nation, should be ever grateful for our veterans...past, present, and future and all Military Personnel for having the courage to defend our flag and our country.

Thanks Dad, for serving our country.
God Bless America!

IT'S ELECTION DAY....

It's Election Day in the City Of New Albany. It's time to take this lying Mayor Gahan out of office. Remember, if you don't VOTE you don't have a right to B-I-T-C-H about local government....

See you at the polls...

TRANSPARENCY...

Is  operating in such a way that it is easy for others to see what actions are performed, according to Wikipedia.  It guides an organization's decisions and policies on the disclosure of information to its employees and the public.  

Examples of lack of Transparency with our current mayor and his administration follow:

1.  What sort of mayor does not show up for a debate when there is an election on the horizon?  

2.  When the city council is supposed to approve a budget, why do they not get that paperwork until the meeting for the vote?

3.  When the new swimming complex was to be built, and DLGF director says not to use TIF bonds to pay for such a thing, why then did that happen anyway?   Bonds being backed by property taxes.  One should care when this is not the only bond.   130 million dollars in bond debt.
   
And to add insult to injury, there isn't enough parking by any stretch.  Zoning isn't even aware of the under the table tax payer money being spent on "alternative" parking in peoples yards to the tune of $500 a month.  If you live over there and people are parking in your yard, be sure to go downtown and demand your $500.

4.  Why are we paying a whopping salary to the city attorney and THEN billable hours, which are hard to account for, such that nobody really has a clue where what a lump of taxpayer dollars that even is? 
  
5.  In the past, finding reports of police officers committing crimes has been impossible, breaking and entering, assault......threats, not to mention their ghost employment, working elsewhere and collecting undue comp time.   Quite ridiculous.  

6.  Is transparency when the mayor denies a formal chief of police to testify against the department?  Is transparency when the a video of a chief is denied to be used as evidence? 

What is all this hiding all about?  Things that lurk and hide, vampires, viruses, cancer.  None of it is good.  

SHAME.  SHAME.  SHAME on you Jeff Gahan.  

Taxpayers, govern yourselves accordingly at the next election.   This is NOT the change we voted for in 2012.

MAIL CALL: OUTRAGED PATRON

Everyday we recieve e mails on candidates, elected, officials, city employees and businesses, so we wanted to share with our readers a complaint recieved.

Dear Freedom of Speech,
Over the past ten years we have had first our wedding and all our anniversaries at bed and breakfasts, so we are pretty used to what to expect.   We stayed recently at the Admiral Bickknell Inn late this summer and feel completely mislead by the information on the internet.  The photos in no way reflect the decor or condition of the b and b.  It was a mess.  Children everywhere, not romantic or peaceful. We learned new owners had taken over this year which explains why the reiews were  so misleading. If you want to trip over Barbie dolls and shoes with wet towels hanging about, you might as well stay home.  

Freedom of Speech would like to say:  You are correct.  It is under new ownership and we don't think the 3.9 million dollar street improvement is going to help this business.   Just wondering, too, did the Hysterical Society approve the crazy blue shutters?   You can't fix color blind.  

WHO SAID IT?

We are concerned about a comment made by a candidate for City Council.

At a recent Democrat gathering he was overheard telling  potential voters and we Quote: Candidate Matt Nash stated, that the people should serve local government rather than local government serve the taxpayer.

 And,  he went on to say: Anyone, who (does) not like Mr. Mayor's bonds backed up by TIF's should consider moving or not come to New Albany to live. He doesn't need them or want people to question how he does business....

We at Freedom Of Speech, feel we have paid more than our fair share of taxes and other fees. 

We greatly resent  candidate Matt Nash's statement. 

We are also amazed how the Democrat Party could rig the caucus to replace Matt Nash over Councilwoman Diane Benedetti, that's one for the history books of local political hog wash 

Is it true, all of this, and a bi-polar, domestic abuse individual be supported by the democrat party?  Who are all these clowns?  Seems like a circus of nut balls and not an election of integrity.  

If you ask the questions who and why?  We are going to call Dr. Suess and see if he knows.  

Do we really want a person like Matt Nash representing us taxpayers on Council?

QUESTION OF THE WEEK....

Candidate Baylor what is you stands on TIF'S in New Albany?

Freedom Of Speech would like to say: Mr. Baylor you don't look to bad now that you look and  dress as a candidate. One suggestion: If you own a suit you should have wore one in the Debate....