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Majority Cries Out for Federal Acknowledgment

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“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men should do nothing.” – Edmund Burke

At what point in the history of the United States did the will of the majority become a choice for the Federal Government? When did the rights as citizens of this country become tangible objects that could be molded to suit the motives of  whoever is in control? These are questions that every American needs to be asking themselves with every breach of the constitution that gets deftly swept under the rug. Every moment in this country someone’s rights are abused by the very men meant to protect them. Within human nature there has always been an inherent potential for evil and greed. This is known to us all, and is exactly why the law of the land is set in place to provide safety, or at least the illusion of safety. The only possible fault in this structure lies in the actions of those charged with upholding such protections. When those we look to for retribution fail to act, or are the perpetrators themselves, every delusion of safety is lost and the reality behind their inaction becomes painfully clear. 

There are many documented events of government officials committing dramatic violations to the rights and protection that every American is entitled to. All one must do is search those very words, “Violation of rights” and scroll through the many choices. In every instance, these violations are unacceptable, no matter what the 

circumstances. It has always been the mantra of the United States to uphold a higher standard; to maintain the rights and freedom of every citizen regardless of the actions they have taken. However, it is human to error, and that is accepted if not understood. The real issue lies with the inaction of the government; their failure to step in and rectify the wrong doing; to hold those responsible for the unlawful action accountable for their wrong doing. One such violation will hopefully open the eyes of those yet to see the present state of things.

David Eckert, a man from Lordsburg, New Mexico, was subjected to a grievous violation of his 4th Amendment rights. After being pulled over for running a stop sign (an offense that all have been guilty of at some point) the police officers decided to search his car and person. After nothing was found, the officers came to the conclusion that Eckert was clenching his buttocks, which they decided meant he was hiding drugs. This amazingly granted them a warrant from Luna County to conduct a further search. With no reasonable cause they took him to Mimbres Memorial Hospital prompting an anal cavity search. Mimbres Memorial refused, stating that such a search was “unethical” according to the court documents. Officers then took Eckert to Gila Regional Medical Center in a neighboring Grant County where no such ethical dilemmas were risen. What followed next, reports Chris Ramirez of KOB, can in no way be justified within the law. 

1. Eckert’s abdominal area was x-rayed; no narcotics were found.
2. Doctors then performed an exam of Eckert’s anus with their fingers; no narcotics were found.
3. Doctors performed a second exam of Eckert’s anus with their fingers; no narcotics were found.

This was already a search going way beyond reasonable cause. That being said, this is where the unlawful search should have ended. Unfortunately, it went much further.

4. Doctors penetrated Eckert’s anus to insert an enema. Eckert was forced to defecate in front of doctors and police officers. Eckert watched as doctors searched his stool. No narcotics were found.
5. Doctors penetrated Eckert’s anus to insert an enema a second time. Eckert was forced to defecate in front of doctors and police officers. Eckert watched as doctors searched his stool. No narcotics were found.
6. Doctors penetrated Eckert’s anus to insert an enema a third time. Eckert was forced to defecate in front of doctors and police officers. Eckert watched as doctors searched his stool. No narcotics were found.
7. Doctors then x-rayed Eckert again; no narcotics were found.
8. Doctors prepared Eckert for surgery, sedated him, and then performed a colonoscopy where a scope with a camera was inserted into Eckert’s anus, rectum, colon, and large intestines. No narcotics were found.

At every step Eckert protested the procedures, never giving consent. The entirety of his torment lasted 14 hours. He later received a bill for his medical nightmare and was told that if he did not pay in full that he would be sent to collections. 

The extent of the search was taken to an extreme in a case that was based on a guess not reasonable cause. How that warrant was issued to begin with in a question that needs to be answered. More important than the lack of evidence and a haphazardly issued warrant, is the fact that the warrant was only issued for a further search within Luna County. When those at Mimbres Memorial Hospital allowed their moral compass to dictate their actions and not the pressure of unlawful police, the officers took their search to Gila Regional Medical Center which is located in Grant County. This means the entirety of Eckerts torment was conducted outside the law. The warrant was not valid in Grant County. 

Seeing such atrocities within a system Americans trust to protect their families is not only disheartening but just plain terrifying. Why have these police officers not been charged or at the very least released from duty? What actions have the Federal Government taken to amend this man’s complete loss of human rights? The answer is none. This War on Drugs rages on despite the vast majority calling for its end, and it is allowing this type of scare tactics that somehow supersede the Constitution and its protections. This overreaching authority begins to find its way into the daily life of unsuspecting innocent civilians. With every moment the people of this country stand by and allow such actions to go uncontested, a small piece of the United States is lost. The power that mandates such invasions is only justified if those who have the ability to change it, do nothing. 

Ryan Cristián
Ryan Cristián
"Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see." - John Lennon Driven by a desire for accuracy, chef and independent news stalwart Ryan Cristián has a passion for the Truth. As a recent recipient of the Serena Shim Award For Uncompromising Integrity In Journalism, he understands that Americans want their news to be transparent, devoid of the opulence frothed out by today's corporate media. A cultured and insightful man with a worldly sense, Ryan's unjaded approach offers common sense to the individual racked by the ambiguous news cycle - a vicious and manipulative merry-go-round that keeps trenchant minds at a manageable distance from the truth. Avid writer & editor by day, Truth seeker by night, Ryan's reality defines what it means to be current.
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One Reply to “Majority Cries Out for Federal Acknowledgment

  1. i’m in the recent habit of going to the “last” page of TLAV’s posts & reading older articles, in no particular order, w/no particular aim – just started doing it one day. i vaguely remember this story. it’s hard to believe i could forget about it, it’s such an overwhelmingly horrific case of torture. what else have i forgotten? and much worse, what other brutality, abuses, crimes, and utterly dehumanizing cases of (i can’t think of a better word) torture have happened, and continue to happen, that never hit the news, indie or otherwise? maybe that’s cliché but i think it’s important to think about. i know i personally get mired in all the big problems going on, now more than ever. but g0d d@mn, if we don’t maintain our humanity, at the human to human level, what’s the rest of it even worth? anyway. thanks to TLAV for keeping the archives alive, for all the work you’ve done & continue to do. love to any & everyone out there, goodness knows the world needs it. (sorry for any sp. gr. errors – i didn’t proofread)

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