Nor should they. The story from the New York Times. You can read everything I’ve written about Sean Bell. This post is probably the best, if you just want one. Also, on principle, I’m against recharging people at the federal level. Smacks of double jeopardy to me. The Fifth Amendment is pretty explicit: “[No person…
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At least for conservative in the Tennessee legislature. For me it’s just a one-fer. I like states’ rights. And though I don’t like guns, I think the gun folks here are absolutely right. Perhaps those who support medicinal marijuana and other states’ rights issues should appreciate the parallels. “An effort by the federal government to…
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In answer to the comment section on the ethics of not helping law enforcement, my friend writes: 1. We expect that a customer has the same right to privacy that he enjoys in his home. It’s that simple. Plus, heck from a transaction perspective… it is the same as renting an apt or an office.…
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In the Supreme Court round up, I’m happy that 13-year-olds can’t be forced to strip for suspicion of carrying ibuprofen. Clarence Thomas once again comes out as the dufus court jester in the 8-1 decision: “Preservation of order, discipline and safety in public schools is simply not the domain of the Constitution.” No, Sir. But…
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