NJ Gym Owner Who Refused to Close During Lockdown Has Finally Been Sentenced

Leah Barkoukis / Townhall Tipsheet

Ian Smith, co-owner of New Jersey-based Atilis Gym, was sentenced Thursday after refusing to close his gym during the Garden State’s lockdown and resisting all orders from the state.

The defiant gym owner was fined $1.2 million for his noncompliance but he never backed down, going so far as to remove the gym’s doors so police couldn’t lock them.

“Thanks to all who joined in on our sentencing hearing. So many came that the server crashed. We got one year probation for the crime of taking our doors off to prevent government goons from locking us out of our gym. @theatilisgym is open and will remain open at any cost,” he said on Twitter.

Last year, Smith warned Gov. Phil Murphy the only way the Democrat would ever be successful in closing his gym's doors is when he's...Read more and see videos here.

Remembering the Challenger

By: Diane Sori / The Patriot Factor / Right Side Patriots / Right Side Patriots Radio

 

On January 28, 1986 at 11:38 a.m. EST, the space shuttle Challenger lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida and the rest is history. 

 

At 5pm that afternoon our great President Ronald Reagan gave what I consider to be one of the greatest speeches in the history of our nation.

 

Today I'm remembering that fateful day as the explosion was clearly visible across parts of South Florida...I saw it...I'll never forget it nor will I ever forget President Reagan's most touching and heartfelt words...most especially his final words, "They touched the face of God."

 

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