“If the officer had been wearing a body cam than Scott would still be alive today.” Those were the closing words of Mark O’Mara, George Zimmerman’s attorney, during a panel on CNN two days ago. Like with so many pieces on news programs today the setup seemed intent on getting a fight rather than a… Continue Reading
Several weeks ago James Fallows headlined The Atlantic with a piece entitled The Tragedy of the American Military. In the wide-ranging article he touched on how the military has become above reproach, how so few shoulder the burden of service, and how hollow and meaningless the ‘thank you’ gestures are that many show to servicemembers. … Continue Reading
The right of each citizen to vote is the basis of democracy. It is the foundational right by which all others are ultimately preserved. As such, it must be accorded the highest priority; all other concerns must be secondary. This includes attempts to “increase voter confidence” and other claims in favor of recent voter ID… Continue Reading
“…Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed…” “We the people of the United States … do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” “…that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” The through-line connecting… Continue Reading
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