Monthly Archives: February 2014

“If you have ten thousand regulations you destroy all respect for the law.” Winston Churchill As citizens of the United States, we place our faith and a fair share of our fortunes in the hands of the government in the … Continue reading →

Dan Petrovitch February 1st, 2014   Susan Schorn’s article “Sorry, Thank You, Please.” is exactly the type of piece her column’s name promises its readers: “Bitchslap: A Column About Women and Fighting.” It starts off promising, as she immediately establishes … Continue reading →

“[N]or shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb.” This is the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment. Throughout history, this clause has been widely considered a fundamental … Continue reading →

Throughout 2013, President Barack Obama and the Congress failed repeatedly to reach a compromise on gun control laws.  Even after the Washington Navy Yard massacre in September 16, with Obama’s revised call for congressional action to address federal gun laws, … Continue reading →

What is freedom? Isn’t freedom the capacity to act in whatever way I please? If my freedom is regulated by all these rules, then am I really free? Why am I sacrificing my freedom for all these inhibitory laws? Are … Continue reading →

Although our government claims the law is meant to protect us, it is often used to violate our rights.  Even worse, the state fails to protect us by not adequately punishing violent crimes.  The government turns non-violent citizens who are … Continue reading →

“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union…” are the first words of the U.S. Constitution, the supreme law of the land. This document, ratified in 1787, was created to outline the general … Continue reading →

Picture a city plagued with urban blight: a phenomenon where the population of a city drastically drops because of people moving to the suburbs. The streets are deserted. Unnecessary skyscrapers loom over decrepit buildings. Apartments remain unoccupied. This situation accurately … Continue reading →

The law. The lawyers. The outcome. Which one intrigues us the most? Our court system is a complex one, and one that is constantly evolving, constantly under criticism and always a source of public interest. Why are we so interested … Continue reading →

With the passage of the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, citizens have had the right to bear arms for lawful purposes such as self-defense. Then why have countless children and faculty members been shot and killed by those in … Continue reading →