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Issue 1,179 of L. Neil Smith’s THE LIBERTARIAN ENTERPRISE is now up
L. Neil Smith’s THE LIBERTARIAN ENTERPRISE
— An International Journal of Opinion —
Issue 1,179, October 23, 2022
https://ncc-1776.org/
THIS ISSUE’S MOTTO: For history does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. — Dwight D. Eisenhower
THE WEEKLY CARTOON: There are two kinds of people. Avoid both.
A Request for Help
You have probably deduced by now that our longtime friend is Jim Davidson. See his article on the status of his case, [Due Process of Law] (https://ncc-1776.org/tle2022/tle1176-20221002-05.html). Subsequent to publishing that, Jim learned that he must raise $5,000 for a retainer before October 20 to obtain legal representation, or risks having the case proceed without counsel and with no possibility of further delay. Jim offers a free copy of his new book in consideration of donations of $25 or more. The rule of law demands the presumption of innocence until evidence removing reasonable doubt is presented by the complainant.
Jim has been released from jail after selling his car to post bond. He would prefer to retain a lawyer rather than depend on the tender mercies of a public defender. He has identified a lawyer he would like to retain, who wants $5,000 as an initial retainer. Costs are estimated as follows:
$5,000 for basic discovery, pleading, etc.
3,000 for motions, including to suppress evidence
5,000 for trial should any charges proceed to trial
Jim maintains his innocence with respect to the charges, and while the Libertarian Enterprise will not comment on the particulars of the situation, we do believe that everyone is owed a fair trial and the ability to retain a lawyer, with whom one is able to communicate in confidentiality. To that end, we have set up a GiveSendGo page. Jim, and we, would be extremely grateful for any help our readers would be able to kindly provide.
Jim offers a free copy of his new book in consideration of donations of $25 or more.
https://givesendgo.com/G3DA3
Donations will show up as “Rule of Law”, and will be directed to an account in Cathy’s name which will then be provided to the chosen counsel.
Thank you
Yours in Liberty,
Rylla and Cathy Smith
Co-Publishers, L. Neil Smith’s The Libertarian Enterprise
ARTICLES
0. The Editor’s Notes, by Charles Curley
1. Letters to the Editor, from Albert Perez
2. Rule of Flaw, by L. Neil Smith
3. Still M.A.D. After All These Years? by L. Reichard White
4. Why Are Student Test Scores Plunging? Look at Politicized Education, by Lance Izumi and Wenyuan Wu
5. A Learning Experience, by Sean Gangol
