Notes from the Resistance...
Responding to concerns of riders like Williams, local elected leaders say they have made dealing with crime on MetroLink a priority. But nine months after announcing a “memorandum of understanding” aimed at boosting security on the transit system, that effort remains a work in progress. [More]Destined never to be completed, at this rate:
Normandy Police are investigating multiple cases where people responded to apps and links to buy items but then were robbed and in one instance shot. [More]Now those intent on being stupid have choices besides Craigslist.
On February 19, 1942 — seventy-four years ago today — Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066. With the stroke of his pen, the man who had earlier snubbed Jesse Owens after the Berlin Olympics used his executive powers to order the imprisonment of over 100,000 persons of Japanese ancestry (as well as thousands of German and Italian ancestry) for the duration of World War II. [More]Where were the activist federal judges and the outraged media and celebrities?
Improvised Explosive Device Found at Border Bridge to Texas [More]Sounds like the feds ought to set up some kind of "sting" where they can let IEDs "walk" across the border...
"I am a responsible, highly trained gun owner," Ben Dickmann, from Broward County, Florida, wrote in a post that has been shared more than 180,000 times as of Saturday night. "I do not need this rifle. No one without a law enforcement badge needs this rifle." [More]Oh look, a self-righteous gunkapo.
Fake videos are on the rise. As they become more realistic, seeing shouldn't always be believing [More]Like any technology, virtual face-swapping can be used for good or ill. And while the topic can be fascinating, a few of the writer's observations show some biases, and thus manipulation, that is also damaging.
"Truth, already diminished by Russia's misinformation campaign and President Trump's proclivity to label uncomplimentary journalism "fake news," would be more subjective than ever...That means the onus is on those who read the news and those who report it to verify footage the best they can. Students at a young age also need to be taught how to wade through news sources critically..."What do we see happening to the "Russian collusion" accusations as more and more details are revealed? Trump's use of the term "fake news" has proven appropriate many times, so portraying that as mere butthurt return fire again advances an ad hominem political narrative.
"What's different now is it becomes very easy to do these things and it can get into the hands of anyone. The important thing is to educate people. People will get used to it..."What, no demands to repeal the First Amendment?
HB 219: Assault Weapons and Large-Capacity Magazines [More]Mr. and Mrs. Florida, turn 'em all in?
Bill Clinton wants to 'present his position' on unsealing Monica Lewinsky sex scandal investigation records [More]Standing with his pants around his ankles comes to mind...
Jeff Sessions: DACA Deal ‘Last Real Opportunity’ to Enact Immigration Agenda That ‘Serves National Interest [More]All needed laws and enforcement mechanisms already exist.
Trump Supports Efforts to Improve Gun Background Check System [More]What's the guy supposed to think when he gets a green light from Fairfax?
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They say the timing was insensitive after the deadly Florida school shootings. [More]When would they say it would be a good time...?
When Brown's mom, Candice Brown, president of the Boulder County 4-H adult advisory committee, learned that the 4-H-led Boulder County Shooting Sports Council was approved to host a tack show table exhibiting .22 caliber rifles and pistols as well as shotguns and archery equipment, she worried about the message the new display would send to youth. [More]Were Brown being threatened, one wonders what Brown's mom would be prepared to do about it.
