Category Archives: law

Punting National Security to the Judiciary

In a stunning display of political cowardice, the Obama administration has decided not to seek specific congressional authorization for a prolonged detention statute for Guantanamo Bay detainees deemed too dangerous to set free. This decision not only weakens U.S. detention policy, it will regrettably serve as an invitation to the courts to expand their role in national-security affairs — an area that is properly the province of the executive and legislative branches. Continue reading

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End Federal Gag Order on Medicare Cuts

We cannot allow government officials to target individuals or companies because they do not like what they have to say. This latest effort to squelch free speech raises several serious questions. Continue reading

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Acorn Who?

Only one of the five television networks that interviewed President Obama for their Sunday shows bothered to ask him about Acorn, the left-wing community organizing group whose federal funding was cut off last week by an overwhelming vote in Congress. Continue reading

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Secession movement spreads well beyond Texas

Secession is no laughing matter. Nor is it exclusive to the nation’s second-largest state. Continue reading

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The Hunt for Criminality

Why it’s important that prosecutors know when not to bring charges. Continue reading

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Three Strikes And You're Out, ACORN!

Although everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty, a RICO investigation is now warranted. Attorney General Eric Holder should immediately order a RICO investigation, while we all wait to see if more footage is forthcoming. Continue reading

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