Happy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day!!!!

Attached above is a video that shows a side of Dr. King that is rarely discussed and understood. This compilation of speeches depicts the legendary civil rights leader and humanitarian and his stance on the Vietnam War. His messages are haunting and all too relevant for the current state of American foreign policy.

As a diligent fighter for the poor and the unrepresented, King was a man of virtue and morality. We should be so blessed that he is a part of our history. Take your free Monday and make it a day ON rather than a day-off to honor the service and sacrifice of this pacifist, father, citizen, reverend, civil rights and antiwar activist.

Protesting the TSA in Undees

The first fight we are looking at is a local one that speaks with national volume.

Over winter break, fellow University of Cincinnati student, Aaron Tobey peacefully protested the increase of vigilant searching of airline passengers by the Transportation Safety Agency (TSA).

Much more dramatic than holding a sign or distributing informational leaflets, Tobey striped out of his clothes wearing only boxers, sox and the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, reading:

“The right of the people to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated”

Tobey was arrested at Richmond International Airport for disorderly conduct.

Opposing the aggressive patting down of passengers and the airport fear-mongering, Tobey showed less than what the airport body scanners reveal and showed less than what is allowed to be felt in pat down.

Tobey’s  arraignment on Jan.10 for the Dec. 30 incident ended in a victory for his cause. His charges were dropped, and his freedom of speech and protest was protected. In a News Record interview Tobey spoke on the case, saying:

“"I think it opens the door for people to begin to speak about issues like this more freely and openly," Tobey said, "without the fear of repercussions for voicing their opinion in a civil and thoughtful manner, no matter which side of the issue they might be on."

This 21-year-old architecture student does not look like the crazed tea partier that people are made out to be if they happen to know a line or two of the Bill of Rights. A beautiful example of nonviolent protest.  Tobey and his ordeal is refreshing example of a person opposing their government in the wake of the Arizona shooting and after the media slander of those that oppose the policies of fear and intrusion.


The News Record's articles covering the protest.

So,What's With the Name?

This blog will be focused on a main component of our modern society; conflict. This diary of sorts will examine the the fighting that we hear about, see, and participate in on an everyday basis. From the backyard brawls for civil liberties and local government to the far reaching frontlines of, well...the frontlines, this site will be a sterile environment to observe the petri dish of battlefronts without bias or sway.

Struggle is inherently a game of multiple players and of various motives. Like foursquare. Except in this foursquare game, laws are passed, nations are tested, tuition is disputed, and sometimes there are even glimpses of overcoming insurmountable odds.

Fighting comes in as many forms as there are fighters. Some fight using information, others use ignorace. Some wield influence, some use secrecy. Some use brute force and some even fight to lose. In the comfort of wherever you may be, together we will watch the world duke it out, whether intentions be noble or insidious, and we will analyze the problems, costs, gains, and necessity of 'The Struggle'.