Month: June 2016

America Is, Has Been, and Will Continue to be Great

To some Americans, “The Donald’s” campaign slogan is somewhat confusing.  The slogan, “Make America Great Again,” (a recycling of President Reagan’s campaign slogan) has made waves across every medium you can think of – from Television, the Internet, Cable News, and to the few dying Newspapers. The reason to take umbrage with this slogan is that America is …

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Get Your 2nd Amendment Rights Restored Before They No Longer Exist

As the Fourth of July approaches, I get a strong sense of patriotism.  I’m proud to be an American, and our country’s birthday is a reminder of the principles our country was founded upon.  The US Constitution grants our people great freedom and rights that should not be taken away.  Unfortunately, some of our freedom …

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Did You Know Almost 1/3 of American Adults Have a Police Record?

A statistic often used by activists and analysts alike is that about 30% of Americans have a police record. Though this number may appear high, a closer look at the methodology highlights the complex nature of the modern American criminal justice system and the difficulties in monitoring it. This number is not as clear cut …

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Gun Rights Support Increases in America

When any mass shooting occurs in our country, you can undoubtedly expect a heated debate about gun control and gun rights in the country.  While both sides make passionate arguments, there isn’t a clearly defined outcome.  What does more gun control really look like?  What does less gun control really look like?  Should there be …

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Ohio Becomes the 25th State to Legalize Medical Marijuana

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Ohio became the 25th state to legalize medical marijuana on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. The bill would prevent licensed patients from smoking the plant or growing it at home, but would allow them to ingest it as a vapor in order to treat various diseases. Much like …

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Concealed Carry in California Ruling

On Thursday June 9, 2016, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco determined that concealed carry of weapons in public places is not protected by the Second Amendment. This ruling upheld a California law which required individuals to have “good cause” for carrying a weapon, like an increased security …

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