As demonstrated by his recent decision to send help to the embattled Mexico border region, President Obama is well aware of the problem posed by drug violence, both here at home and overseas. His response, as summarized below, is all wrong. And that’s not just me talking – Harvard’s Jeffery Miron says that same thing….
Category: Law
Federal Judge OKs "Morning After" Pill for Juveniles – Parental Consent Unnecessary
U.S. District Judge Edward Korman says that the Food and Drug Administration’s refusal to approve Plan B for over-the-counter use by juvenile girls was politically motivated. “These political considerations, delays, and implausible justifications for decision-making are not the only evidence of a lack of good faith and reasoned decision-making,” Korman said. “Indeed, the record is…
Quote of the Day
Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.: "The first requirement of a sound body of law is that it should correspond with the actual feelings and demands of the community." Is that what we have? If not, why not?
Why "Yes We Can" Could Flop Hoover-style
Barack Obama was elected in part because his signature slogan of “Yes we can!” resonated with many Americans, including all-important independent voters. For his presidency to succeed Mr. Obama now has to create the circumstances that allow his supporters to do. Do what? That thing they want to do. Problem is that modern America is…
Texas Board to Block Teaching Evolution’s Shortcomings
The Houston Chronicle reports that the Texas State Board of Education has tentatively decided drop its 20-year-old requirement mandating that science teachers address both “strengths and weaknesses” of the scientific theory originated by Charles Darwin in the 19th century, capping a heated debate on the topic. In Texas, the theory of evolution now has no…
Test Your First Amendment Knowledge
The Student Press Law Center has an interesting quiz to test your knowledge of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It’s fun and free! I scored a woeful 23 out of 30 for 77%. Kind of embarrassing… I think I’ll go with the "I was in a hurry b/c I’m at work" defense. Are…
Guerilla Environmentalism or Fraud?
Tim DeChristopher, a Utah economics student, is – for now – the proud possessor of the obligation to buy drilling rights from the federal government on 13 tracts of land he bid on at a recent Bureau of Land Management action. DeChristopher now owes Uncle Sam $1.8M with no prospects of being able to pay…
Casualties of the American Drug War
America’s War on Drugs is a known failure and it’s south-of-the-border derivative is literally the cause of blood – and decapitated heads – in the streets of Mexico. Drug lords there regularly defy the government’s efforts to stop narco-terrorism and Sunday dumped twelve headless, tortured bodies in Chilpancingo along with a love note to police…
Defining Marriage in California and Elsewhere
Claudia says that California’s referendum against legalized gay marriage should be rejected because Proposition 8 “helps no one and harms many” while removing the right to marry from gay couples. On the contrary, state-sanctioned gay marriage mocks the sanctity of Christian marriages, the bedrock of western civilization. Regarding the right to marry, the ink is…
Hallmark Store Demonstrates Decency
This little ditty says that some Hallmark stores owned by a small-time franchisee are refusing to sell the company’s new greeting cards that celebrate homosexual themes. Good for them. Franchise owner or not, a business person should be able to determine what merchandise is on the shelves of his/her store. Here’s hoping they have the…