The date: October 22, 2010. The culprit: Wikileaks.org. The act: The publishing of classified military documents detailing the Iraq war and occupation from the dates of January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2009, save for the months of May 2004 and March 2009. The exposure: Detailing 109,032 deaths in Iraq, which include 66,081 "civilian," 23,984 "enemy," 15,196 "host nation" and 3,771 "friendly" deaths throughout the war.
Now let's take a look at the facts, according to the leaks: There were more civilians killed than enemy combatants in the five years this leak details. That's a problem. Regardless of if
WikiLeaks Publishes the Largest Classified Military Leak in History: U.S. Media Yawns
by Jason Lightner October 25th, 2010 
General Politics, Independent Ideas, Political Opinions
The Sample Ballot
by Ronald A. Rowe October 18th, 2010 Political Opinions
I received my sample ballot for the November 2nd election in the mail this weekend. In addition to the various state and local elections and judicial retention questions (more on that in a bit) coming up next month, We the People in the great State of Florida has eight, count ‘em – eight, proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot. Eight!
The state constitution, much like the U.S. Constitution, is designed to lay out guiding principles, responsibilities, and rights. Over the decades, it has been remade into a tool of various special interest groups with provisions intended to protect or deny
The state constitution, much like the U.S. Constitution, is designed to lay out guiding principles, responsibilities, and rights. Over the decades, it has been remade into a tool of various special interest groups with provisions intended to protect or deny
ACLU Lawyer Jailed for Not Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
by Jason Lightner October 11th, 2010 Independent Ideas, Political Opinions
In one of the most disturbing turns of events in a courtroom, recently an ACLU lawyer was jailed by the presiding judge for refusing to recite the Pledge of Allegiance upon the judge's orders.
The judge, Chancery Court Judge Littlejohn of Tupelo, Mississippi held ACLU lawyer Danny Lampley in criminal contempt of court for standing, but not reciting the pledge when asked. I am, of course, not a lawyer, but something about this seems illegal on so many levels. Let's use some satire here: So if the judge wants you to kiss the back of his hand and you don't, is
The judge, Chancery Court Judge Littlejohn of Tupelo, Mississippi held ACLU lawyer Danny Lampley in criminal contempt of court for standing, but not reciting the pledge when asked. I am, of course, not a lawyer, but something about this seems illegal on so many levels. Let's use some satire here: So if the judge wants you to kiss the back of his hand and you don't, is
Arnold Schwarzenegger Terminates Criminal Pot Possession… Kinda
by Jason Lightner October 4th, 2010 Independent Ideas, Political Facts, Political Opinions
California's action-hero governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, signed a bill on October 1st which decriminalizes the possession of up to an ounce of marijuana. Instead of being a misdemeanor offense, which previously required a 100 dollar fine and a court appearance, it now will only require the 100 dollar fine. So while not completely legalized, it's at least less of an offense--somewhere along the lines of a traffic violation.
Don't go thinking that Ah-nold is all about the leafy green, as he is staunchly opposed to Proposition 19, which would actually legalize marijuana in the state. The reasoning for the signing,
Don't go thinking that Ah-nold is all about the leafy green, as he is staunchly opposed to Proposition 19, which would actually legalize marijuana in the state. The reasoning for the signing,