Category Archives: Law

Posts pertaining to legal decisions, some Supreme Court cases, and United States founding documents.

Guns and Glaciers: Why the NRA is Wrong About Newtown

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

Remember what Kurt Vonnegut wrote about Sandy Hook Elementary School? It was tucked within the first few pages of Slaughterhouse-Five: Over the years, people I’ve met have often asked me what I’m working on, and I’ve usually replied that the … Continue reading →

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When the Numbers Don’t Add Up – Why Man Shouldn’t Decide Woman’s Fate

Posted on February 19, 2011 by

Yesterday afternoon, the House of Representatives voted 240-185 to block federal funding for Planned Parenthood. Said House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, “The time has come to respect the wishes of the majority of Americans who adamantly oppose using taxpayer dollars … Continue reading →

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An Electorate on Edge – The Role of Patience in the Healthcare Debate

Posted on January 23, 2011 by

I drove to a coffee shop earlier today in an attempt to seclude myself from the minute-to-minute shuffle that accompanies the process of moving houses (that my family is currently wrapped up in). I had pages and pages of history … Continue reading →

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The Blame Game – Why Finger-pointing is Inappropriate in Tucson’s Immediate Aftermath

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

An opaque fog still shrouds the entire affair, but in the aftermath of Tucson, the fingers are already pointing. A valuable quality during times like this these — days and weeks that follow events that we wish we could do … Continue reading →

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A Puzzled Republic – What this Tax Deal is Really About

Posted on December 7, 2010 by

Puzzles are arduous to assemble. It’s challenging to pinpoint each individual component to construct the perfect fusion. Each piece gives rise to its own struggle, its own weight. Setbacks ensue, distractions pop up. Different people exhibit different levels of devotion … Continue reading →

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A Supplement to My Last Post

Posted on November 1, 2010 by

Obviously, I don’t believe that all Republicans want to destroy nature and I don’t believe that all Republicans are xenophobes. I don’t believe that all Republicans are the downfall of our country, nor do I believe that all Republicans are … Continue reading →

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Election Guide

Posted on November 1, 2010 by

If you think that more minorities belong in jail, vote Republican tomorrow. If you’ve seen your share of nature and have come to terms with letting the rest of it go, vote Republican tomorrow. If you think that no one … Continue reading →

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A Pragmatic Oath

Posted on October 17, 2010 by

Last Sunday, the Israeli Cabinet passed a law that requires all non-Jews who are seeking citizenship to recite and oath of loyalty to “the State of Israel as a Jewish and Democratic state.” (Cut to: broad array of angry and … Continue reading →

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Check Your Balances

Posted on September 28, 2010 by

“Only in Washington is it a radical idea to read a bill and know how much it costs before we agree to pass it.” Who said this? Sen. Jim DeMint. Why did he say it? Because, today, his office sent … Continue reading →

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Toying With Nature

Posted on August 25, 2010 by

In early June, the sagacious people of California voted to institute Proposition 14, which called for something called the “Top Two” system. In short, the “Top Two” system changes the idea of a partisan primary. It places all the candidates from … Continue reading →

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