Back in 2004, I was minding my own business (life, liberty, & the pursuit of happiness) when the city of Sioux Falls cited me repeatedly for impertinent ordinances. What followed was 8 years of legal wrangling. I lost my house, my spouse, and $50,000 in legal expenses. I learned we think we’re free but we’re not. The city denies citizens access into court. They ignore state civil procedures and supreme court ruling.
Storms that spawned possibly dozens of tornadoes have killed at least 18 people in the South and Midwest, including at a heavy metal concert in Illinois where the theater's roof collapsed. The dead included seven in McNairy County, Tennessee, four…
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Back in 2004, I was minding my own business (life, liberty, & the pursuit of happiness) when the city of Sioux Falls cited me repeatedly for impertinent ordinances. What followed was 8 years of legal wrangling. I lost my house, my spouse, and $50,000 in legal expenses. I learned we think we’re free but we’re not. The city denies citizens access into court. They ignore state civil procedures and supreme court ruling.
I think we all appreciate what you did.
I’m having a hard time thinking about anything other than Colorado today.
Yes, sad about Colorado. Columbine HS and now Aurora.
When I lived there, we called it Saudy Aurora. Lots of crime and gangs. Much of it is newer but lots of transient population and drug activity.
It’ll be awhile before I go see the Batman movie. It’d be hard to focus on what may be a good movie.
I recently had a convo with someone who worked for the city of Aurora. Maybe he will chime in.