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You know, irrespective of the Brown's argument; to make grandiose statements about ending officer's lives and making comments about knowing where these officers live isn't helping the Browns' cause. For a short time I felt as though I was almost siding with them. That is, right up until I read about this whack-jobs statements regarding ending the lives of police officers. These cops have a job to do you moron. They aren't the ones writing the tax laws. They are men and women who have taken an exceptionally dangerous job to help, and protect people like me, and the Brown's. I hope this whole thing ends soon as well, with minimal hostility and violence.
- Craig D, Mancester, NH

One can propose many alternative taxes such as the "fair tax" or, better in my opinion, a "value added tax." These may be superior in some ways. But as relates to this case, the income tax we now have is legal. To those who say "show me the law" just look at the Constitution, the 16th Amendment and the U.S. Tax Code as well as all the court cases affirming it.

I don't want to see someone killed, but the longer this drags on I think that the chances increase that someone will be killed or injured. A young woman in a car was hit by someone driving the Brown's car. Why are people allowed to go in and out and bring them supplies?

This really needs to end soon.
- Stephen Berman, Hanover

This is a good reason for the Fair Tax, no one would be criminals, no IRS hounding, the people could take back their government and away from power crazed politicians and pay less taxes.

Go to www.fairtax.org
- Tom, Moultonboro

I agree with John - Storm the house or do whatever it takes to get them out of there now!
- Brian S., Farmington

Storm the house and get these loons in custody. Mr. Monier, do your job! Enough is enough.
- John S, Pembroke

My sympathies are with the neighbors, having to live with the threat of another Ruby Ridge, or worse, looming over their lives. Kudos for the restraint shown by local, state and federal officials. And the bottom line is, you want police, fire and medical protection/service, you pay for it, just like you do with any other service provided to you. Suck it up and pay for the services you have enjoyed for years, the rest of us are.
- Kate Kelly, Deering, NH

Russ Cox would be embarassed to live in the same state as two crack pots?? Is Russ saying Massachusett is void of crack pots? I highly doubt that and I'd rather be a crack pot in New Hampshire then live down in Mass. (and I don't mean down as in South)
- Ted Merrow, Boscawen

People Like Mr Fred Smart are so off base it really make sno sense to reason with them. The law is clear and plainly stated. It exists. It has been shown to the Browns. Numerous times. Just because someone doesn't wish a certain law apply to them doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Anyone who buys into the notion the law doesn't exist or the Brown's really care about changing the governemnt are simpletons. It's as simple as that. They are users and manipulators. Overgrown boys with their wanna be army toys.......GO GET JOBS YOU FREELOADERS BECAUSE I AM TIRED OF PAYING YOUR FREIGHT.
- Bob, Bow

Ron Paul On The IRS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCgHRoB6xUw

Ed and Elaine Brown weren't "convicted" of anything when the Constitutional demands for due process and a fair trail are considered.

As one Brown supporter recently wrote:

>>Ed and Elaine Brown two Living, Breathing, Flesh-and-Blood, Sentient, Natural Sovereign Children of God are being held hostage in their own home and layed seige to, by their "fictional" government servants who refused the Brown's Due
Process of Law, and the Right of theirs to demand that the actual law under which they are being prosecuted PRODUCED.

THE COURTS REFUSE TO PRODUCE THE LAW OR ANSWER THE QUESTION. They remained mute because the law they sought to convict the Browns with is a LAW WHICH HAS NEVER EXISTED.>>

This standoff can end peacefully if and when the government shows the American people the law that requires the Browns to file a pay income taxes. Period.

We The People Foundation For Constitutional Education has been at the forefront of this peaceful challenge to compel our servant government to respond to these and other questions involving Constititional torts. To date the government continues to hide behind a curtain inside a Wizard of Oz-like Castle while blowing smoke, fire and fear into the minds, hearts and souls of Americans.

It's time to end this insanity.

For an update on We The People's "Right To Petition Lawsuit" please visit this link:

http://www.givemeliberty.org/RTPLawsuit/InfoCenter.htm
- Fred Smart, Chicago

not having to pay income taxes sounds great, but i understand the challenges against the law have repeatedly failed in the courts, so unless you want to subscribe to another 'vast conspiricy" idea that theiy're out to get us, it is the law, and the browns are wrong
- don sampson, hillsboro

Wow--I thought we had all the crackpots. Good to know some are still elsewhere (Ohio), not all here plaguing New Hampshire.
- bob marville, manchester

It may be true that there is no law

requiring citizens to pay income tax.

You could even say that there should be

No Taxation without Representation.

( Refusing to Pay Tax Because there is

no person representing your views )

However, the way our Government is

set up, it is better to just pay it.

You pay your income taxes.

The Government uses the money and

invests it then you get most of it back

when get your income tax return.

Unlesss you are in the wrong tax bracket

or make a bunch of stupid mistakes

and end up owing.

But it is much wiser to just pay it.

I admire their courage for taking a stand.

However I don't think it is a very wise

or very practical move.

Our system is Not Perfect, but it works.

Just Pay the damn tax.

Go with the flow.
- Max Riley, Toledo, OHIO

Elaine is on Social Security and now Ed's eligible for Medicare, how ironic! These NH felons with their crackpot theories are like little kids who need to grow up and accept some responsibility to the world. I'd be embarrassed to live in the same state as these paranoid military wannabes.
- Russ Cox, Boston, MA

American Heroes. They are so brave. Let's all remember them in our nightly prayers.
- ron heringhauser, toledo/ohio

I don't see why Federal Agents continue to let people on the Brown property to bring them aid and comfort. This dragged out process is costing honest tax payers. They have broken the law. Our legal system has ascertained the penalty. It is ridiculous to allow these Quacks to continue their grandstanding.
Harriet Cox
- Harriet Cox, Londonderry

The United States, despite all its faults, is still the greatest country to reside in. We enjoy many freedoms, one of which is the right to express our beliefs. That said, I believe the Brown's are really pushing it. I have never seen a written law stating that all citizens must pay income taxes; however, how else would this country run? If it was voluntary, no one would pay. There has to be some contribution from Americans to fund the day to day operations of our government, which includes positioning federal marhshalls outside the homes of people like the Browns. That is an example of our tax dollars at work, like it or not. Somebody has to do it.
- Holly Harrison, Windsor, VT

Joe, that is a cowards way. At what point do we say enough is enough?

The truth is out the tax is illegal and proven.

So do we continue to just be good servants or do we demand what others died for in giving us? Saying we work with the system... I'm sorry but I was taught that the system worked for me, not against me! To me our system is out of control much like the systems of third world countries where they have no constitution that protects them from government.
- David Sodders, Englewood, OH

when are they going to go in and get this unamerican tax evader and stop making him look like a hero to all the other jerks that believe in this stuff.......
- William Flynn, Hooksett

I think everyone needs to be aware, and you can check this with the IRS, but there is no income tax law, there is no law stating you have to pay. The government doesn't want you to know that, because then everyone would stop paying, and they wouldn't be able to fund their wars.
- kevin kingsbury, hooksett

Yes, we should work within the system to get things changed I assume that means voting for the politician of your choice, but how can one do that when every politican has a vested interest in keeping the tax system as it is, and in fact increasing taxes? They get more votes the more they give entitlements to voters instead of promoting personal responsibility and restraining this country from foreign adventures. I can understand the Browns' frustration. One can't even opt out of the Medicare or Social Security system. If you work, your employer must withhold the money. The Browns are foolish in a way, but they are also brave to stand up for their beliefs. I wish I had that courage.
- Ann Crosby, Manchester, NH

I hate taxes too, but you can't just refuse to pay them, you have to work within the system to bring change. If they were hoping to excite an armed revolution, they failed. Now they've been locked up in their home for seven months. They can't go anywhere, can't enjoy what ever money and time they have left. Sounds to me like they're already under house arrest.
- Joe Kenick, Stratham, NH