In June, I mentioned some items we should be focusing on which could make a significant difference in our relationship with government and its agents:
1. Cultivating better Refs on the field (local police, FBI, DEA, FTC, etc............)
2. Citizen Review Boards. Citizen oversight of law enforcement agencies. If citizen involvement continues to be stymied by law enforcement, I see the rise of Star Chambers in the foreseeable future.
3. A new type of grand jury system, implemented by Citizen Review Boards.
4. A new Miranda-type warning for victim/witnesses (disclosing The Public Duty Doctrine).
5. Class-Action lawsuits brought against the American Bar Association, State Bar Associations, State University/College Systems, and the 50 state Departments of Instruction for failing to disclose this most vital information to its clients/students in a timely manner.
6. High school dropouts and graduates (home-schooled, as well) shall spend at least one day discussing The Public Duty Doctrine prior to leaving school. A police officer, a lawyer, a social worker, and victim-rights' advocate shall conduct the class. The students shall sign a form acknowledging they understand the Doctrine. If these students are minors, their parents shall be required to sign off on this form likewise.
7. Keep an eye on U.S. Government's statistical value placed on an American life (see June 18, 2009 posting)
8. New Idea. Promoting "Citizens on Patrol" nationwide. Volunteers donating so many hours a month to patrol their neighborhoods. This goes beyond Neighborhood Watch, which is passive. Citizens on Patrol is an active enterprise. For further information, pull up National Association Citizens on Patrol, founded July, 1999. I have some reservations, though, about "how close" these volunteers work with law enforcement.
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