Tales of Tyranny – the Errol Speed Story
When Errol Speed built an accessory building on his property, he thought he'd followed San Juan County's rules. According to the County, buildings under 1,000 sq. feet did require permits, fees, or plans. Instead,...
Tales of Tyranny – the Daman Family Story
For decades, the Daman family managed their property on the Olympic Peninsula according to the strictest forest practice guidelines in North America. They jumped through all the hoops to get permission from Washington's Department...
Tales of Tyranny – Bethel School District Story
Unlike most of the Tales of Tyranny stories, this was a story about a local government entity - the Bethel School District in Pierce County, Washington. In this case, the school district purchases a...
Tales of Tyranny – the Nick Jones Story
Nick Jones lived in San Juan County , Washington and he just wanted to sell local shellfish at his honor box farm stand. Until San Juan County code enforcement shut him down by demanding...
Tales of Tyranny – the Charles Dalton Story
Charles Dalton lived in San Juan County , Washington and he just wanted to grow organic blue berries. He was harassed by the Friends of the San Juans (an extremist Gang Green organization) and...
Tales of Tyranny – the Kay Kohler Story
Kay Kohler sold her long-time family property to Snohomish County, Washington State. Then, after they destroyed part of it for a retention pond, they decided to take back most of the money they paid....
Tales of Tyranny – the Chris Weaver Story
Chris Weaver lived in Thurston County, Washington and was charged with the crime of killing a pocket gopher. He now has a criminal record because he was trying to clean up his property and...
Tales of Tyranny – The Cheryl Eberting Story
This was a video story I produced when I worked at the Freedom Foundation as part of the Tales of Tyranny series - this was Cheryl Eberting and her property was flooded and damaged...
Tales of Tyranny – Thurston County – Bert Wasch
This is how Thurston County frequently treats property owners. Bert Wasch is unable to build his home even after Thurston County is proven to be inaccurate. I produced this video when I was at...
