Posts in National Politics

First Amendment

By jaxter on August 30, 2010
First Amendment

“Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people to peaceably assemble,  and to petition the government for redress of grievances.” The... [+]

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30Aug

Who's the Boss?

By jaxter on May 24, 2010
Who’s the Boss?

The frustration the American people, especially those in the Gulf coast region are experiencing as a result of the BP oil spill is evident every day. As each day passes with thousands of barrels of oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico, Americans are concerned... [+]

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24May

2400

By jaxter on May 24, 2010
2400

Today I read one persons opinion on why SB 2400 needs to be signed by Governor Crist. After reading it, I was dumbfounded. The author was Cathy Ruse, is a senior legal studies fellow with the Family Research Council. Even with all her experience, academic... [+]

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Cruel and Unusual

By jaxter on May 17, 2010
Cruel and Unusual

Today, the Supreme Court ruled that it is cruel and unusual punishment to sentence a minor to life in prison without the possibility of parole (LWOP) when no one has died as a result of the crime that was committed. The 6-3 vote to forbid... [+]

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17May

Blazing Arizona

By jaxter on April 29, 2010
Blazing Arizona

I haven’t been privy to a copy of the entire bill, but upon reviewing the main points of the new anti-immigration laws that just passed in Arizona, I feel that the spirit of the law is overpowered by the letter of the law. Kudos to... [+]

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29Apr