Speaking of June Griffin
Aug. 14th, 2006 04:56 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
patgundA few days ago, I posted about that asshat in Tennesse that felt the need to steal a Mexican flag from a grocery store.
Well, here's another article.
State briefs: Activist takes Mexican flag, pleads not guilty
"Griffin, 67, pleaded not guilty to charges of civil rights intimidation, phone harassment, theft under $500 and vandalism at a hearing in Rhea County circuit court on Friday.
She waived her right to an attorney and said she would represent herself in future court proceedings.
"I don't think lawyers are versed on First Amendment rights," Griffin said afterward. She also held a red, white and green flag in her arms with the words "Remember the Alamo 1824" and said she would defend her right to free speech.
Griffin says she heads the Tennessee Bill of Rights Committee and has sought office about six times.
Gilbert Mejia, operator of Carniceria Los Primos grocery in Dayton, said Griffin took the flag last month and he didn't know who she was until she later called him and left a message identifying herself.
Mejia said that Griffin's telephone message said he should "Get out. If you don't speak English you need to get out."
Considering that she's ran for office six times already, I'm wondering if she's trying for #7.... And it seems that Mexican flags aren't the only thing that drives her bonkers, according to this Daily Show video. And Google shows that her dislike towards the Mexican flag and Evolution is also directed against Gays and the seperation of church and state...........
On edit, also found this article with a real classic quote:
Griffin Goes To Court Accused Of Stealing Mexican Flag
"Griffin admits she took the flag in open view of the owner of a Mexican grocery store owner in downtown Dayton.
But she says she's done nothing wrong.
She does not consider it stealing because she says Americans are in a cultural war and Christians recognize that.
But people we spoke with in Dayton, including Christians, say Griffin is wrong and her action is crazy. "
Well, here's another article.
State briefs: Activist takes Mexican flag, pleads not guilty
"Griffin, 67, pleaded not guilty to charges of civil rights intimidation, phone harassment, theft under $500 and vandalism at a hearing in Rhea County circuit court on Friday.
She waived her right to an attorney and said she would represent herself in future court proceedings.
"I don't think lawyers are versed on First Amendment rights," Griffin said afterward. She also held a red, white and green flag in her arms with the words "Remember the Alamo 1824" and said she would defend her right to free speech.
Griffin says she heads the Tennessee Bill of Rights Committee and has sought office about six times.
Gilbert Mejia, operator of Carniceria Los Primos grocery in Dayton, said Griffin took the flag last month and he didn't know who she was until she later called him and left a message identifying herself.
Mejia said that Griffin's telephone message said he should "Get out. If you don't speak English you need to get out."
Considering that she's ran for office six times already, I'm wondering if she's trying for #7.... And it seems that Mexican flags aren't the only thing that drives her bonkers, according to this Daily Show video. And Google shows that her dislike towards the Mexican flag and Evolution is also directed against Gays and the seperation of church and state...........
On edit, also found this article with a real classic quote:
Griffin Goes To Court Accused Of Stealing Mexican Flag
"Griffin admits she took the flag in open view of the owner of a Mexican grocery store owner in downtown Dayton.
But she says she's done nothing wrong.
She does not consider it stealing because she says Americans are in a cultural war and Christians recognize that.
But people we spoke with in Dayton, including Christians, say Griffin is wrong and her action is crazy. "
