What the article calls "conspiracy theories" is the rhetoric of the sovereign citizen movement who take the position that they are answerable only to common law; they believe that they are not subject to any statutes or proceedings at the federal, state, or municipal level. Mr. Sanders states he is not a sovereign citizen but "sovereign man" but he words belie him, which got me to thinking as to what his real motivation is. If one read deep into the comments, there is this gem from the man himself:
"We should say not to gun control. The only they have any gun control is people got complacent and gave it away. They can't EVER take the Right to Bear Arms away. Each of us have to consent to one man/woman at a time. Not as a whole." [sic]
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He states his occupation is a minister. He said he and his wife started up a church in October which meets at several locations including the West Lafayette library.
He walks to protest a traffic stop in November where he was cited for several infractions. He fought the case in court himself, losing in April. Now he owes $943.50 before he can get his license back.
“I’m not willing to pay for something I didn’t do anymore. I’ve put out enough, given them enough, I’m going to do it anymore,” said Sanders.
He said he carries the gun for a different reason, to protect the valuables in his backpack.
He called ahead Thursday to get permission to walk through the drive-thru pharmacy. He walked part of the way from Mulberry, then a friend gave him a ride for the rest.
When asked if he recognizes the United States and the state of Indiana as valid institutions, he replied, “I recognize the republic of Indiana. I recognize the republic of the United States of America.”
So began the next 15 minutes of the conversation which was full of what most would consider conspiracy theories.
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As for the sight at Sagamore and South, Sanders said his protest will end when police and the judge come to him with his license so he can go back to driving.
“I expect them to do that. Because they are wrong, not me. They are the ones who are wrong, not me. So, I’m not going to pay their extortionist fine,” Sanders said.
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So my "question" for Mr Sanders, if you, as you claim, are not subjected to the State Laws of Indiana nor to those of his locality, why don't you get in your car and drive? WTF do you need a license for? Licenses are issued by the State you claim has no laws that effect you.
News 18 Investigates: Why is Jim Sanders walking on the street with a rifle? | wlfi.com
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The apple doesn't fall to far from the tree,,,Son of rifle-toting man charged for attempted robbery
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