How far will the enemies of liberty go?
Well, almost all the way to armed robbery, for the latest outrage by foes of individual rights looks an awful lot like just that, plain armed robbery.
The victims?
The owners and staff of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, New Jersey.
On January 13, at the behest of Governor Phil Murphy, state officials seized the assets of the gym. These assets included $165,000 in the business’s bank account, all of which, says co-owner Ian Smith, had come from donations and online sales of T‑shirts and other apparel.
For months, the owners of Atilis have been involved in a pitched battle with the state of New Jersey over orders to shut down the gym, which they have kept open despite those orders (for which disobedience they were arrested in July). Atilis has been pursuing litigation to overturn the order, revocation of its license, and fines ($15,000+ per day) that the state has imposed to punish the defiance.
Smith is asking for our help as he and his business partner confront Leviathan.
“This was never about protection, it was always about control,” he says. “Please continue to support us in any way possible. Please share as much as you possibly can this story and help us continue our fight.”
Visit the Atilis Gym website to buy merchandise, and visit the gym’s GoFundMe page to “support the efforts to reopen and stay open” and to help staff and members cope with the financial hardships imposed by the shutdown order.
And subsequent armed robbery.
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3 replies on “The $165,000 Question”
Pretty simple. Follow the rules and stop the spread.
So the politicians are always right? And it is okay to steal $165,000 from your bank account if you disagree? We have a legal system to determine if actions are legal. Those who do not live in a dictatorship do not need to automatically obey orders by people who have been appointed.
Pam is a troll.
She posts and never answers those who question her posts.