That's right. In the City of Iowa City vs Anthony Edward Miano (me), District Associate Judge Deborah Farmer Minot dismissed the "disorderly conduct" charge against me. As you will see in her published ruling below, Judge Minot determined that the City of Iowa City code under which I was cited is unconstitutionally vague and unconstitutionally broad. I am grateful to … [Read more...]
Identification: When Are You Required to Show It To An Officer?
You are engaged in public evangelism and/or ministry outside of an abortuary. An officer arrives and asks for your identification. What should you do? Introduction There continues to be some confusion among street evangelists and abortion abolitionists regarding when or if one is required to show a police officer a form of identification when asked to do so. In this article, … [Read more...]
The Death of George Floyd and the Death of Christian Civility
As I thought of the tragic and unnecessary death of George Floyd, it took my mind elsewhere--the apparent death of Christian civility in cyberspace. My Love for Cops, Those Fallible Human Beings It's no secret that I have a soft spot for law enforcement professionals. They were and are "family" to me. Do I tend to give officers the benefit of the doubt? Yes, I do. Am I an … [Read more...]
Abortion, Law Enforcement, “The Cause,” and Common Sense
When it comes to abortion ministry, sometimes "the cause" can overpower the common sense of the abolitionist, with gospel-hindering results. Ministry to Law Enforcement Donnie, Matt, and I had a short but profitable time of ministry outside the station. More than a dozen officers received gospel tracts. Sign evangelism and tract distribution outside police stations is an … [Read more...]
Augustana College: Opposition to the Gospel by Some Students and Staff
While not necessarily on a whim, it was a decision that came somewhat out of the blue. Tuesday of last week, while trying to decide how to spend my Wednesday, I thought of Augustana College. It dawned on me that in two more than two years of life and ministry in Iowa, I had never been to Augustana College for ministry. About Augustana Augustana College is a private, liberal … [Read more...]
Law Enforcement Lives Matter: Do All Lives Really Matter to Lucas?
With temperatures near-zero, Donnie and I spent an hour outside Davenport P.D. A brief conversation with Lucas made enduring the bitter cold well-worth it. We Would Get There Eventually Donnie arrived at my house shortly before 9 AM. I knew my gospel signs were in the back of my vehicle, and my pockets were stuffed with church and Police Lives Matter gospel tracts. Donnie and … [Read more...]
Trial: The State of Iowa (Plaintiff) v. Anthony Edward Miano (Defendant)
On Tuesday, January 9, 2018, I stood trial. I stood accused of Disorderly Conduct: Loud and Raucous Noise, causing distress to people inside a public building. This article will provide a snapshot of the trial, the verdict, and the sentencing. The Parties and the People's Burden Prosecutor, representing the Johnson County and the State of Iowa: Assistant Johnson County … [Read more...]
