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    Thoughts ?

    imported post ▼ To the point A 5-4 decision on a Michigan case chips away at the right of innocent Ameri­cans not to talk after being arrested. High court ruling erodes Miranda “You have the right to remain silent.” But the U.S. Supreme Court now says you may have to speak up to claim...
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    Letter to Editor

    imported post Dear Editor: Memorial Day I went to New Era to watch the parade to show respect for all the military (of which I am a part) personnel that have served our country. When I went to the parade I was exercising my right to legally, openly carry a firearm (as state law allows). I was...
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    First Amendment claims don’t always win

    imported post First Amendment claims don’t always win BY GENE POLICINSKI The First Amendment’s five freedoms ensure that gov­ernment doesn’t run rough­shod over our religious liberty and free- expression rights. But sometimes, the First Amendment doesn’t win out. Thankfully, it’s not...
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    Did YOU Know ?

    imported post For Your Reading } g­uest e­ditorial Commentaries from other newspapers do not necessarily reflect the views of The Monroe Evening News’ editorial board. Take partisanship out of elections? FROM THE DAILY PRESS & ARGUS Voters in November will decide if Michigan will...
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    Is there an association ,communications with others ?

    imported post http://ohioopencarry.org/survey/open-carry-survey The sharing of info and thoughts . Success and/or Failures !
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    911 Recording FOIAct

    imported post Stand up and be Heard or find a soft spot and lay down ! ▼ To the point Despite renewed calls to ban emergency dispatch recordings from public scrutiny, they should remain public information. Keep 911 calls available to public our view When an emergency or disaster...
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    A2 not AnnArbor

    imported post Supreme Court scrutinizes state and local gun control Last Update: 3:12 pm The U.S. Supreme Court is shown June 12, 2008 in Washington DC. (Mark Wilson, Getty Images) WASHINGTON (AP) — Gun control advocates think, if not pray, they can win by losing when the...
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    Good Bad Better?

    imported post One small step for Wyoming, one giant leap for gun rightsWyoming is on the verge of passing two key pieces of gun rights legislation. HB-95, The Wyoming Firearms Freedom Act, and HB-113 “Alaska-style” permit-less concealed carry, are facing an up-or-down vote before the Wyoming...
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    HIGH SCHOOL -- 1957 vs. 2010

    imported post HIGH SCHOOL -- 1957 vs. 2010 Scenario 1: Jack goes quail hunting before school and then pulls into the school parking lot with his shotgun in his truck's gun rack. 1957 - Vice Principal comes over, looks at Jack's shotgun, goes to his car and gets his shotgun to show Jack...
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    Which ‘right’ would you choose?

    imported post Which ‘right’ would you choose? BY GENE POLICINSKI alancing — or pitting — First Amendment free­doms Bagainst each other is tough work. Akin to asking a parent which child is the favorite, seeking to favor one or two of the five free­doms — religion, speech, press...
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    Great job on tax payers Dime ?

    imported post Posted: 11:07 a.m. Feb. 12, 2010 Former Flint police chief gets 6 months home confinement BY BEN SCHMITT FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER Comments (16) Former Flint interim Police Chief David Dicks, who once vowed to "fight to the end" when hit with fraud charges, was sentenced today...
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    Tragic : telling the real truth ?

    imported post http://www.monroenews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100126/NEWS01/701269999/-1/NEWS .ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.ecxhmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana;} Article published at MonroeNews.com on Jan 26, 2010 Two sides of a...
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    Light at the end ?

    imported post other viewpoints Guns on campus effective anti-crime policy BY DR. CHRISTOPHER A. KIERKUS Iam writing today in support of Sen. Randy Richardville’s pro­posal to remove college class­rooms and dormitories from the list of “pistol free zones” under Michigan law (SB 747...
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    Milan police sergeant suspended, criminally charged in bathroom fireworks prank

    imported post http://www.annarbor.com/news/milan-police-sergeant-suspended-criminally-charged-in-bathroom-fireworks-prank/ What do You think ? Sgt. Tim Casey was recently placed on paid administrative leave while he awaits arraignment on a single count of possessing illegal fireworks. The...
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    Help make History Thursday 19 ,2009

    imported post 9;00 am Historic Monroe County Court Building { complete with illegal No Weapon zone at all meetings ] Please if possible make a showing .County states if no one attends in the next two meetings its back to the old way the way its been done the last 20 years ? If any interest...
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