U.S. Senators show public opinion means nothing to them
By Dave Palmer Another day, another filibuster. Increasingly, this seems to be the mantra that is chanted silently in the heads of Senate Republicans. Once again, a filibuster-proof vote was required in a bipartisan agreement regarding the latest gun control bill to hit the Senate floor. Once again, votes fell largely on partisan lines, with [...]
Two and a half months and $110: A case for tougher gun background checks
By Dave Palmer Two and a half months and $112. This is the length of time and the amount of money it cost me to renew my teacher certification with the State of Michigan. This waiting period was preceded by filling out an online form, Wayne State University telling me I needed to submit a [...]
Regulating things that hurt society: Exploring the Second Amendment (Society’s Slideshow)
By Dave Palmer “A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” These 26 words are the center of much discussion and controversy lately in our country. So much so, that President Obama sees the need to [...]
Colorado tragedy illustrates need for increased regulation (Society’s Slideshow)
By Dave Palmer By now, many people have heard about the actions of James E. Holmes in Aurora, Colorado. The airwaves and the internet are rife with stories that retell the horrifying story and bemoan the what a terrible tragedy this latest shooting is. However, the subject that most needs to be aired is swept [...]
