Freeway Blogging in America

Does anyone have information on someone else being arrested for Freeway Blogging? This is a phenomena that goes on across the country. Check out: Freeway Blogger.com for examples. People have been freeway blogging in Asheville for years now and my arrest is unfair. I did not 'hang my sign over the overpass' or post my sign on the bridge, (which is illegal in this city). I did however prop my sign on the ledge of the overpass as I held onto it. Lets not forget Sergeant Riddle's exclamations about me 'blocking the sidewalk'. Or the large printout of City Ordinance 16-2 in his hand as I was arrested. He never mentioned anything about me being a danger to motorist below. And as I mentioned before, we have a right to protest peacefully on the sidewalks of this city. As long as you do not block the walkway, road or business.
Besides, how can reading three words, 'IMPEACH BUSH / CHENEY' be a danger to motorist?

Asheville and America we encourage you to MAKE A SIGN, PICK A BRIDGE, and RAISE IT HIGH FOR ALL TO SEE! (Be sure to check your local ordinance). Freeway blogging has been going on for years and is a great and easy way to get your opinion seen by thousands of people.
When we started, it was our sole purpose to counter the corporate medias disinterest for Impeachment. We never imagined our message would spread across the country!!! Just Google 'Asheville arrest' or 'Jonas Phillips Asheville' and see for yourself. Since my arrest last Wednesday I have lost count of the minds that have been penetrated by our message online! So thank you Sergeant Riddle, you have helped our cause more than I could have ever done by myself!

Thanks everyone! Jonas

The Intolerance of Mayor Bellamy?

I am editing this blog because we watched the city council meeting and saw for ourselves exactly what was said. Mayor Bellamy was referring to the environmental protesters who chained themselves together inside the Bank of America downtown on Monday, mainly concerning private property rights. She said she didn't like having people coming from out of state practicing civil disobedience on a small branch when the main branch is in Charlotte. But the Climate Convergence was not in Charlotte, it was in Brevard. Asheville is the closest big city. Our coal plants ARE destroying our environment and our government refuses to listen to scientific evidence.
It is civil disobedience that has shaped our nation.
Mayor Bellamy may need to clarify her statement. After all it is past civil disobedience that has changed things so we could have a strong African American woman as mayor of this Southern town.
As a coincidence, Jonas's roots are in Selma, Alabama. He moved to this beautiful city in 1992.

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We have an update on our situation. We have contacted the ACLU and they are very interested in our case and are searching for an attorney.


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