Criminal Justice
What Part Of “Thou Shalt Not Kill” Do Some Christians Not Understand?
Thursday, October 15th, 2009From The Huffington Post:
Texas Governor Rick Perry insisted again on Wednesday that the execution of Cameron Todd Willingham was appropriate and that Texas did not, contrary to growing opinion, execute an innocent man. Critics allege that Perry used his political power to stymie an investigation into the case.
Perry stifled a panel reviewing Willingham’s execution by [...]
Did Michael Scheuer Just Break The Law?
Saturday, September 19th, 2009Bill O’Reilly seems to think so.
Let’s first take a trip down Memory Lane, and look back at Michael Scheuer’s past, with regards to the security of the United States.
Michael Scheuer, months back, claimed that the only way to save this country, is to have another massive terrorist attack. He said:
The only chance we have as [...]
The Case Against Liz Cheney’s “Case”
Monday, August 31st, 2009A few months ago, Liz Cheney was making the media rounds trying to defend papa Cheney from accusations that he was ultimately responsible for authorizing the torture of detainees.
After taking a bit of a hiatus, she has reappeared to continue her “tour of lies.”
In the past, Liz Cheney has made some pretty outrageous statements in [...]
Pastor Anderson Is Praying For The Death Of Obama
Friday, August 28th, 2009Usually you can chalk something like this up as some wacko with a pulpit, but this might be something more. Let me peel back the layers for you.
In case you did not sit through the four minute-plus tirade, here are some quotes from this so called man of God:
Here’s my sermon. Why I hate Barack [...]
Holder Appoints Special Prosecutor For CIA Torture Investigation
Monday, August 24th, 2009From the Washington Post:
Justice Department leaders representing both political parties have turned to John H. Durham for most of his three-decade legal career to unravel their most vexing and sensational problems.
As a federal prosecutor in Connecticut, Durham helped convict the state’s GOP governor on corruption charges five years ago. In a different case, he untangled [...]
If Justice Scalia’s Interpretation Of The Law Doesn’t Scare You, Then You Are Fearless
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009Mr. Troy Davis, currently on death row in Georgia, was convicted in 1991 for the 1989 murder of an off-duty police officer. Since his conviction, a whirlwind of controversy has insued.
According to the NY times, Seven of the witnesses against Mr. Davis have recanted, and several people have implicated the prosecution’s main witness as the [...]
How Many Civilian Deaths Are Acceptable?
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009From Common Dreams:
It was a cryptic Pentagon answer to Senator John Kerry’s straightforward question, in notes from the Senate hearing on May 21:
Question. According to The New York Times July 20, 2003, Secretary Rumsfeld personally approved over 50 US airstrikes in Iraq which were expected to kill up to 50 innocent Iraqi civilians each. According [...]
Bill Bennett Discussing Dr. Gates’ Arrest: You Often Arrest To Cool Down The Situation
Sunday, July 26th, 2009That must be the dumbest thing I have ever heard.
Nothing calms down a situation better than threatening someone with incarceration.
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Groups Call For A Federal Probe In The Deaths Of Endangered Wolf Pups
Thursday, July 9th, 2009From Common Dreams:
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Conservation groups asked the federal government Thursday to investigate the deaths of three endangered Mexican gray wolves found dead in southwestern New Mexico.
The deaths were a significant blow to the decade-long effort to reintroduce the species in the Southwest. The most recent survey showed there were just 52 wolves scattered [...]
It’s Stories Like This That We Can’t Forget About.
Saturday, June 20th, 2009Personal Commentary:
This is another example of why it is so important to diligently oppose “Free Trade Agreements.”
When ever possible, all Americans should do their very best to purchase “fair trade” goods. We cannot continue to reward corporations and governments for destroying the lives of indigenous people around the world.
From Common Dreams:
Massacre in the Amazon: The [...]
Threats To Judges On The Rise
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009From The Washington Post:
Threats against the nation’s judges and prosecutors have sharply increased, prompting hundreds to get 24-hour protection from armed U.S. marshals. Many federal judges are altering their routes to work, installing security systems at home, shielding their addresses by paying bills at the courthouse or refraining from registering to vote. Some even pack [...]