What Is a Straw Man?

Have you ever wondered why your name is always written in ALL CAPS on government documents, birth certificates, and legal forms? Have you noticed how courts, tax agencies, and financial institutions assume control over your identity, finances, and property without explicit consent? The answer lies in a hidden legal mechanism known as the Straw Man—a government-created legal fiction that operates in commerce, contracts, and statutory law.

In this blog, we will uncover the truth about the Straw Man, how it is used to impose legal obligations, and how you can lawfully separate yourself from this artificial entity.

A Straw Man is a legal fiction—a corporate entity created by the government at birth that is distinct from the living man or woman. This artificial entity is assigned a name, a birth certificate, and a government-issued identification number (e.g., Social Security Number, Taxpayer Identification Number), which is then used to:

✅ Impose statutory obligations (taxes, licenses, fees, fines)
✅ Create financial liabilities (loans, debts, contracts)
✅ Establish legal jurisdiction over individuals without their explicit consent

In simple terms, the Straw Man is your commercial identity, not your true self.

Your Straw Man was created at birth when your parents unknowingly signed your birth certificate. This document serves as a contract that registers you as a property of the state, allowing government agencies to assume jurisdiction over your affairs.

1️⃣ The Birth Certificate as a Financial Instrument

Under Title 31 U.S.C. §321(d), the U.S. Treasury uses birth certificates as collateral for government bonds. This means your Straw Man is essentially a tradeable financial asset used in commerce.

2️⃣ The Straw Man and the ALL CAPS Name

• The Chicago Manual of Style confirms that writing a name in ALL CAPS is not proper grammar in legal or literary formats.
• The use of ALL CAPS in legal documents signifies a corporate entity, not a living being.
• UCC §1-201(27): The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) defines a “person” as a corporation, trust, estate, or other legal entity—not a living individual.

3️⃣ The Government’s Presumption of Consent

• Title 5 U.S.C. §556(d): The burden of proof is on the government to prove jurisdiction. However, most people unknowingly consent to jurisdiction by using government documents.
• Title 26 U.S.C. §7701(a)(1): Defines a “person” as an artificial entity subject to taxation.
• Rodriguez v. Ray Donovan, 769 F.2d 1344 (1985): Confirms that government agencies have no jurisdiction over private individuals unless a contract exists.

Most people do not realize they are interacting with the government through their Straw Man, not as a natural person. This creates several problems:

🚨 Taxation Without Informed Consent – Your wages, property, and financial assets are taxed because your Straw Man is assumed to be engaged in commerce.
🚨 Licenses and Registration Fees – Driver’s licenses, marriage licenses, and business registrations are contracts binding your Straw Man to government regulations.
🚨 Court Cases and Fines – When summoned to court, the government is prosecuting your Straw Man, not you as a living man or woman.
🚨 Debt and Banking – Loans, mortgages, and credit agreements are tied to your Straw Man, making you liable under statutory law.

Now that you understand the legal fiction controlling your identity, the next step is to correct your legal status and reclaim your sovereignty.

The Sixteenth Amendment did NOT create a new taxing power—this is a major misconception used to enforce IRS compliance.

🛑 Stanton v. Baltic Mining Co., 240 U.S. 103 (1916): The Supreme Court ruled that the Sixteenth Amendment “conferred no new power of taxation.”
🛑 Flora v. United States, 362 U.S. 145 (1960): The IRS relies on voluntary compliance, meaning tax obligations are assumed, not imposed.

Every time you use a government-issued ID, sign a contract under your ALL CAPS name, or pay a tax without challenging jurisdiction, you reinforce the existence of your Straw Man. By reclaiming your status, you can:

✔️ Avoid unnecessary taxation and financial liabilities
✔️ Prevent unlawful court proceedings against you
✔️ Reclaim control over your private property and finances
✔️ Live as a free individual, protected under natural law

For those who are serious about understanding and correcting their legal status, I am offering my book as a free download. Inside, you will find:

📖 Detailed legal citations and case law proving the existence of the Straw Man
📖 Step-by-step guides on how to lawfully correct your legal identity
📖 Remedies and administrative procedures to separate yourself from statutory jurisdiction
📖 Real-life case studies of people who have successfully reclaimed their sovereignty