April 16, 2003
Tim the Broom Maker
On this
date in 1787, Tim the broom maker appeared before the Continental Congress.
Tim argued that neighbors who killed his pig, after he gave a speech denouncing
General Washington, had violated his freedom of speech. The Congress
ordered his tongue cut out.
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Comments
hahaha, the truth about what happened during that period is rather incredible, and understandable. Depending on your neighbors, and their feelings toward the crown, they would burn your farm, or vice versa. Most of this came to an end after the war when the Tories (crown loyalists) packed their shit and moved to Canada. Staying put just wasn't an option. Ah for the good old days.
Posted by: Casca on April 16, 2003 01:29 PMAnd oddly enough, he was Tim Robbins, the broom maker.
Posted by: Rodger Schultz on April 16, 2003 02:52 PMVery nice website
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