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Arrested Democracy, Pt .1

Weird Little Guys

CHAPTER

The Mad World of Sovereign Citizens

This chapter explores the eccentric beliefs and legal antics of sovereign citizens, focusing on figures like Carl Swenson and Penny Kelso. It chronicles the bizarre attempts to challenge established laws, including an individual's attempt to indict Barack Obama for being an illegitimate president. Through the tumultuous history of Walter Fitzpatrick, the chapter uncovers the obsessive nature of these individuals and the chaotic consequences of their radical actions.

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