Syndicated Columns
Playing Politics With Public Safety
State’s Rights. Yeah. But what if the State fails to keep citizens safe from riots? Federal troops can be deployed – so why haven’t they been?
Read MoreTrying to Remember a Murdered Mom
His mother’s killer has just won parole. Covid-related? Maybe but Jason Minter fought for years to keep the murderer locked up -now he lives in fear.
Read MoreThe Strategy to Stop Fake News – Sue the Media
Impossible to stop Fake News? No, there is a way. Do what the brave family of young Nick Sandmann did. Fight! Sue reporters who got your story wrong.
Read MoreThe Good and Bad of Pandemic-Era Crime Rates
Yeah. Overall crime rates are down. But murders are up in many cities. 1 reason: Pandemic anxiety. Another: the rise of unpunished lawlessness in the US
Read MoreDomestic Abusers Sometimes Wear a Badge
Can a police officer’s wife get a fair shake after a domestic violence call? When cops respond will they move to protect their fellow officer or her? A case in point…
Read MoreTeaching Toxic Topics on Taxpayer’s Tab
It is clear we have real racial problems in this country, problems that need to be worked through as we try to restore some semblance of harmony and understanding among the population.National healing starts with meaningful conversations, devoid of angry rhetoric and criminal reactions, and needs to include everyone studiously listening to opposing viewpoints.
Read MoreThe Hypocrisy of the Black Lives Matter Movement
Black lives matter. Of course, they do. But it is now abundantly clear that the lives, safety and dignity of Black men, women and children is not really what drives organizers of the Black Lives Matter movement. That is a shame.
Read MoreThe Double-Edged Sword of Facial Recognition Technology
Photo courtesy of ACLU of Michigan
Read MoreBeware: Unsettled Times Like These Spark Suicides
Will Covid-19 isolation plus scenes of violent civil unrest increase the number of suicides? Experts say yes.
Read MoreThe Devil in the Details of Police Reform
Everyone agrees police need to change the way they do business. Congress plays politics and does nothing on police reform but states are stepping up. Is it enough?
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