There is a destructive crime and justice trend afoot that clearly endangers public safety.No, it is not the actions of violent protestors and riotous thugs. It is the deliberate inaction of District Attorneys who are refusing to prosecute violations of law. … [Read more...]
The Federal Government’s Annual Spending Orgy Wastes Your Money
It happens every September. Inside federal office buildings budget minions go on scandalous spending sprees using tens of billions of your tax dollars.Their departments have gotten along just fine throughout the fiscal year but as the clock ticks down to September 30th they know that any money left over in their budget will be forfeited next fiscal year, so they scramble to spend every dollar. … [Read more...]
Playing Politics With Public Safety
Readers of this column know I’m not much for federal intervention in state affairs. Logic tells us the doctrine of State’s Rights is the way to go as local elected officials are the ones most in touch with what their citizens need. But what happens when the states make a muck of it? What happens when community leaders worry more about their next election and appeasing dissidents and less about public safety? … [Read more...]
Trying to Remember a Murdered Mom
On or about September 3 Samuel Ayala will walk out of the Fishkill Correctional Facility in Dutchess County, New York. He has been in prison for more than four decades, serving a sentence of 25 years to life. Jason Minter and his sister Maggie are horrified. … [Read more...]
The Strategy to Stop Fake News – Sue the Media
An important legal settlement was reached recently that pretty much flew under the radar. This settlement – a $250 million dollar defamation case against the Washington Post – could go a long way toward curbing irresponsible journalism. It’s a sign that at least some Americans are going to fight back against fake news. … [Read more...]
The Good and Bad of Pandemic-Era Crime Rates
Here’s some positive news from the crime beat. It is reported that, nationwide, robberies, rapes, drug offenses and burglaries are down during the first half of 2020.This trend is one of the rare good things to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic. … [Read more...]
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