UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
UNITED STATES
versus CR 87-61
Judge Charles Richey
STEPHEN SEMPLE, aka
SUNRISE
OBJECTIONS OF DEFENDANT SUNRISE
TO THE PRESENTENCE REPORT
1. There is an error on the presentence report within
probation condition (2), which states: Remove (self) from park
for five cosecutive hours "(for sleeping)" every twenty-four
hour period. The phrase "(for sleeping)" is not in the
order issued by J. Oberdorfer and should therefor be deleted.
2. I take strong exception to the representation
that: "Although defendant and his companions espouse non-violence
and biblical principles the defendant and his associates are often
verbally belligerent in their unsolicited espousal of rhetoric
and argumentativeness."
A) I do not claim to be the most polished of advocates,
however I do not believe that Mr. Hunter can substantiate that
I have been either "belligerent," unreasonably "argumentative,"
or that I have uttered any word which would not be fully protected
under the laws of this country.
B) I do not believe that Mr. Hunter can substantiate
that any my co-defendants in this case have been either "belligerent,"
or unreasonably "argumentative."
C) Aside from my co-defendants in this case, I do
not believe that Mr. Hunter has any personal knowledge which would
enable him to distinguish my "companions" from other
individuals, whose "companionship" may amount to nothing
more than that they happen to be in the same public park at the
same time, or individuals, who may not "espouse non-violence
and biblical principles," but with whom I am only attempting
to achieve understanding.
3. My name should appear as "Sunrise aka Stephen
Semple" on all headings, and as "Sunrise", in all
texts writen by this office because of my First Amendment right
to a religiously motivated name change.
4. Since it is impossible for anyone to live in
a post office box, I declare my "LEGAL RESIDENCE" to
be "wherever my heart is".
5. I do not consider myself to be a "citizen"
of the U.S. or any other country of this World. I was born into
this World in Washington D.C. on 3-28-61, However, I am not "owned"
or volontarily controled by any man or government of this World,
I am mearly "submiting myself to every ordinance of man for
the Lord's sake", (see Peter I 2:?) in order to seek, the
true kingdom which is a spiritual place within the soul, the righteousness
of God, and the good of men.(see Aq.Gospel 99:30). I therefor,
declare my citizenship to be defined as "universal".
6. The education section of the presentence report
says that my "education" consists of only 2 years college.
I consider everything that I have, am, and will experience to
be part of my education. Therefore, I declare that the education
section would more acuratly describe me if it would say "forever
learning."
7. The social security section of this report claims
that my "social security number" is 226-86-3725. I do
not see how this number can secure me in any way. For there is
no place on earth that is "secure from moth, and rust and
thieves," (see Bible verses and Aq.Gosp. chapt.99:verses
16-22).
8. In this report you recomend that I be confined
for a sixty day period as a personal and general deterent. Since
this would be to deter me from the "crime" of "camping,"
I would submit that I have taken steps to clear this matter up
before the court, and the probation office, by applying for a
permit, from the superintendent of the National Park Service,
an agency which is responsible for issuing permits "to authorize
an otherwise prohibited or restricted activity" [see sect.
36 CFR 1.6 (7-1-87 Edition)]. This permit was approved on __________
1988. (add attach).
9. Also in the recomendation section of this report,
it states that, "efforts to supervise the defendant in the
community have been to little avail as (a) Mr. Semple has not
worked,(b) he has not provided court ordered monies,(c) and continues
to reside in Lafayette Park."
(a) "Mr.Semple has not worked" is a false
statement. I work every day, I am working right now, my job is
to "give my life in service of my fellow men" (Aq. Gosp.
129:4).
(b) "he has not provided court ordered monies"
is true, however, this statement does not reflect the fact that
I have taken a vow of poverty, and that the little money I do
receive, from misc. unsolicited donations,and donations solicited
from close associates, only covers the most basic expenses like
coffee, cigarettes, and musical supplies. And that if I do receive
that much money, I will pay the court costs.
(c) "and continues to live in Lafayette Park."
This statement reflects an opinion held by certain representatives
of the government, court and probation office, it is not the truth.
I do not live anywhere on this earth, as I have said repeatedly,
I live in my heart. I use Lafayette Park to demonstrate my lifestyle,
which is an attempt to serve our Father-God in heaven, by putting
myself high upon the stand, which is symbolic of putting a lamp
high upon the stand so that it may light the house. (see Aq. Gosp.
95:31-34, and bible Matt.5:?).
10. Mr. Hunter has stated that my mother told him
she thought I would benefit from "in patient physicatric
treatment." I have spoken to my mother, and she denies making
such a statement. I would like the court to hear testimony on
this point from both my mother and Mr. Hunter.
M. Hunter says that I have criticized the Reagan administration
by saying that his administration is responsible for the proliferation
of materialism. I believe this to be a misrepresentation of my
basic religious beliefs, for I am not here to judge the world
but to save the world by seeking God's righteousness and encouaging
all people of the world to do the same before it is too late.
(remember Lot)
(Washington Times cartoon 1-20 or 21, 1988)
11. Mr. Hunter misrepresents me as "a proponent
of World Peace and Anti-nuclear proliferation." The Court
may be inclined to view this objection as a matter of semantics,
but I ask the court to consider that Mr. Hunter has cast doubt
on my sanity, and recommended my incarceration.
A) I have met with Mr. Hunter many times, and have
constantly stated my goal as "Peace on Earth; good will to
men." I have repeatedly explained to Mr. Hunter that, in
my vocabulary, "World Peace" is a concept which relies
on force and violence to strip the Earth of resources, control
food supplies and deny basic neccessities to those in need because
of money. I have stated to Mr. Hunter that "Peace on Earth"
means harmony between God, man, and nature. Although "World
Peace," and "Peace on Earth" may appear to be synonomus,
to my mind these terms represent concepts which are as disparate
as "God," and "Devil."
B) My opposition to nuclear weapons rests on moral,
rather than political reasons. I never spend my time on "anti-nuclear
proliferation." My time is spent on "pro-love proliferation."
Ultimately, I believe, pro-love proliferation would eliminate
nuclear proliferation, but only as a side effect. It is my position
the "Peace on Earth, and anti-hate proliferation" equate
to "Peace through Love," as distinct from "World
Peace and arms building" which equates to "Peace through
Strength," and that the two schools of thought are diametrically
oppsed in principle.
At best, I think that Mr. Hunter's choice of words indicates
that he has no understanding of the principles which have impelled
me to be in Lafayette Park. I pray the Court will allow testimony
to determine whether Mr. Hunter has sufficient understanding of
the my purpose, motives, and actions to write a report which may
effect the rest of my life.
12. I object to the premise that "efforts to
supervise the defendant ... have been to little avail as Mr. Semple
has not worked."
A) I believe that I have compiled a very good record
for keeping appointments with Mr. Hunter, so he has had ample
opportunity to supervise and/or "help" me.
B) I work everyday and Mr. Hunter knows exactly
were to find me.
Hopefully the Court will preceive that a "civilization"
which defines "war" as "peace" is on the wrong
track. SEE, George Orwell's book "1984." Perhaps "peace
on Earth" factually is "world peace," in which
case I would be wrong, but not necessarily evil, while Mr. Hunter
would be right, but I think this would present a valid question
of fact.
If the Court can accept that war is not peace, and that
a society which believes differently is misdirected, then it should
not be difficult to see that an individual who devotes his life
to hammering out accurate definitions of "war" and "peace"
does society a great service. so I ask the Court to entertain
testimony to determine this fact.
13. I do not think that the matter of the $25.00
special assessment imposed by J. Gasch should be represented as
a "probation violation" because it is presently before
the Circuit Court.
14. The report says I used Dilaudid for three to
four months. I told Mr. Hunter that I used it for three to four
weeks.
15. The report notes two arrests in D.C., but does
not indicate that the charges were dropped. One dropped charge
is used twice (i.e. Bail/Detention, and Prior Record).
16. The report says my signs are 5ft. x 5ft., which
would violate regualtions, actually they are 4ft. x 4 ft.
Says that I receive money for guitar playing and that I
accept the money for "good deeds."
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________
Sunrise (aka Stephen Semple)
Defendant, pro se
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Sunrise, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing
DEFENDANT'S OBJECTIONS TO THE PRESENTENCE REPORT was served by
hand upon U.S. Probation Officer, Henry Hunter, at the Probation
Office, U.S. District Courthouse, 400 John Marshall Place, Washington,
D.C., 2001 on this 25th day of January, 1988 .
____________________________________
Sunrise (aka Stephen Semple)
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