Sticks ‘n Stones
Here is Rep. James Clyburn — the 3rd-ranking Democrat in the House — speaking on NPR yesterday about the Giffords’ shooting and freedom of speech. I’ve posted the entire interview: ROBERT SIEGEL,...
View ArticleSecurity Insanity
Exactly what sort of threat is this meant to stop. Has there been a serious problem with terrorists using mace? Has mace caused lots of problems at football games in the past? Is there a credible...
View ArticleGun Control and the 14th Amendment
In an interesting article, the WaPo crunches the numbers on post-Heller DC gun registrations. More specifically, on what kind of person has taken advantage of the new system. Their findings: In all...
View ArticleReal Patriot Acts
From my new political crush Sen. Rand Paul: Dear Colleague, James Otis argued against general warrants and writs of assistance that were issued by British soldiers without judicial review and that did...
View ArticleA Series of Weak Arguments
I’m a wishy-washy supporter of concealed-carry on college campuses. I’m open to arguments against it, but where I don’t find either side of an argument persuasive, my default question is: “Which option...
View ArticleQuote of the Day
Something for us all to remember given recent events: Great, Kid. Don’t get cocky. –H. M.F. Solo
View ArticleCalifornia Priorities
Los Angeles policemen will soon drive patrol cars equipped with license plate scanners and infrared cameras, so they can better detect crime, and 355 horsepower V8s, so they can better chase down...
View ArticleAt the Risk of Being Pro-Terrorism …
Why does the NYPD have tanks? I can’t think of a law enforcement environment (urban) or mission (preventing terrorism) that is less suited to the use of tanks. I wouldn’t say it was appropriate for...
View ArticleThe Wrong Lesson
In watching the coverage on this 10th Anniversary of 9/11 I am struck by one thing – the tone is all wrong. 10 years after WWII we certainly remembered the tragedy of the lives lost, but we also...
View ArticleJesus tap-dancing Christ
This is what people like me were warning of the early days of the GWOT: Either Monday or Tuesday the Senate will vote on a bill that allows the US military to imprison civilians with no formal charges...
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