Bird’s-Eye View

Now this I think is a good idea:
Several dozen school teachers attended a daylong seminar Wednesday at the state Capitol that was designed to increase their knowledge of the state and federal court systems. It was part of an effort by the courts to counter cynicism that many fear has corroded public confidence in the […]

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1:02 p.m.: McCain ends by saying rural Pennsylvanians are not “bitter” and clinging to their guns and religions because they’re disenchanted with government and the economy:
“Judeo-Christian values they hold dear is the strength of America. They’re the reason why the people in Georgia today are looking to America.”
Gettin’ on the Straight Talk Express. Keep checking […]

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So … how’s your “well-regulated militia” these days?
The Supreme Court is expected to rule today on whether the District of Columbia’s ban on handguns violates the second amendment. At issue is whether the divisive Second Amendment guarantees an individual’s right to carry firearms or does it only reserve the privilege for “militias.” And what did […]

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