We tripped over this blog entry and had designs on ripping this fella a new one. That is, until we read this morning's Enterprise. This, folks, is one of the many reasons why people keep piling on Vidor."Thomas Parker, who defended himself but had a public defender available to assist, testified that he believed that the way the law is written federal income taxes are only applicable to residents of Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, other U.S. territorial possessions and a few other categories of people. In a motion submitted to the court arguing that it lacked jurisdiction to try the case, he referred to himself as a "citizen of Texas state" and "expressly not a citizen of the United States ('federal citizen')."First: what is he taking about when he says "other categories of people" -- pygmies, people with webbed feet, blondes?
Second: He referred to himself as a "citizen of Texas." We sincerely appreciate -- and share -- his love for Texas, but his logic makes about as much sense as Britney Spears' popularity. Does that mean when he ventures over to the casinos in Louisiana, he carries a Texas passport? Does he steer clear of interstate highways? Does he plan on collecting social security or has the lucrative pool hall owning business set him up for life?
Why do these guys always defend themselves?
Well, as the old adage goes: "Anyone who defends himself has a fool for a client."
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