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Victim-less Crimes

It is strange, like I’m on the outside looking in.  My surrounds don’t seem familiar to me, even though I’ve lived in the same place for 10 years.  I used to think helmet laws, drug laws, and the like were … Continue reading

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Bits and Bobs – February 22, 2013

‎”A good end cannot sanctify evil means; nor must we ever do evil, that good may come of it.” – William Penn — Why So Many Police Chiefs Favor Gun Control, When Most Sheriffs Don’t –http://www.ammoland.com/2013/02/why-so-many-police-chiefs-favor-gun-control-when-most-sheriffs-dont/#axzz2LbFfYyqB — Rand Paul’s fishin’ … Continue reading

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SPLC and your Local Police

There is a tie to the actions of the SPLC (Southern Poverty Law Center) and the trend to federalize our local police.  SPLC calls out hate groups, which is a noble effort, except that most recently they actually use this as a … Continue reading

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Militarization of Police and War on Drugs

My favorite brain food is Dan Carlin’s Common Sense podcast. His last episode “Show 232 – Fearsome Safety” was excellent. He covers a couple of  complicated and emotional topics: Militarization of Police and War on Drugs. In cases where I’ve … Continue reading

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Can Police “Terminate” Your First Amendment Rights?

“What should be concerning to many Americans is that while police and government officials are taking unprecedented steps in surveillance and monitoring of Americans’s activities, which may not be constitutional, they are at the same time cracking down on the … Continue reading

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Don’t Give Up Your Rights

Based on another story about police’s blatant disregard for our basic human rights and possible motivation for stuffing the local coffers, I wanted to share some basic information  about rights and how police might try to encourage you to give them up … Continue reading

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These Cops are Hurting People I Fought to Protect

Yes, more of this please! This is a check and balance that will actually work. Can you imagine the police getting rough with this guy? Not with that video camera in plain sight. “How bad do things have to get … Continue reading

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Police Officer Goes Berserk on CHL Holder

Dash Cam: Canton PD “Notification” Arrest & Officer Goes Berserk / Threatens

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Neighborhood Hazard

If you are a motorcycle enthusiast, you might have already heard this story, but it is definitely worth reading again.   (theme similar to the bricklayer story)  The original appears to come from a guy selling a book.  (and thanks David T. for bringing … Continue reading

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