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Police Raiding of Homes

August 7th, 2008 admin

Police agencies increasingly make use of raiding tactics when they suspect the presence of drugs or guns.  My thoughts on this police tactic, and its consequences, are below: Read the rest of this entry »

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Innocent Until Proven Guilty

July 31st, 2008 admin

All to often, a horrible crime is committed, and the news media seizes upon a “likely suspect.”  This person then has their name dragged through the mud, and is harassed 24/7, only to be proven innocent at a later date.  When that happens, the media circus dies down, and this innocent person is left with little to no recourse.  Such a situation undermines justice in the worst way, and we as a society really should respect the “innocent until proven guilty” rule: Read the rest of this entry »

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The Importance of Civility

July 29th, 2008 admin

I’ve noticed that in our society, we seem to be in a “race to the bottom,” insofar as civility and politeness are concerned. This is especially true when it comes to debating politically or otherwise contentious issues.  Allow me to explain why I see this as a problem: Read the rest of this entry »

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Almost Every Hot Button Issue Involves a “Balancing Test”

July 21st, 2008 admin

It may be obvious to some, but I though I would make the fact clear: Just about every hot button issue, ranging from abortion, to capital punishment, all involve a “balancing test”: Read the rest of this entry »

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My Thoughts on Labor Unions

July 6th, 2008 admin

This article addresses my thoughts on the issue of labor unions Read the rest of this entry »

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My Thoughs on Capital Punishment (the Death Penalty)

June 30th, 2008 admin

I am ardently opposed to capital punishment for a variety of reasons, as discussed below: Read the rest of this entry »

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My Thoughs on Free Public Education

June 9th, 2008 admin

Although I am generally in favor of a smaller government that intervenes less in the daily lives of its citizens, I am in favor of having well funded public schools, that all citizens pay to support. I explain my reasons for this below: Read the rest of this entry »

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My Thoughts on Gun Control

June 4th, 2008 admin

This article addresses my thoughts on the issue of gun control. Read the rest of this entry »

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My Thoughts on Abortion

June 4th, 2008 admin

I believe that a woman has the right to have an abortion during the early phases of pregnancy, if she so chooses. At the same time, I personally dislike abortion outside of a few narrow circumstances, and hope that a girlfriend/wife of mine is never in the position of choosing to have an abortion. Additional information about my thoughts on this issue are below: Read the rest of this entry »

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