Last week, Justice Clarence Thomas spoke on the Constitution. Here are part of his remarks. How to Read the Constitution – WSJ.com
As I have traveled across the country, I have been astounded just how many of our fellow citizens feel strongly about their constitutional rights but have no idea what they are, or for that …
Apparently, Justices no longer have to fact check their Supreme Court opinions or dissents. Justice Stevens’ dissent had two rather major errors:
Comment on to previous post points out at p.2 of the Stevens dissent he refers to NFA and US v. Miller: ”Upholding a conviction under that Act, this Court held that…” …
The Heller decision was a big win for the 2nd Amendment: it established that citizens do have a right to own guns. Unfortunately, that decision only applies to the federal government. What about the states? It will take a new court case — and a new decision — to establish whether or not the 2nd …
Over at Winds of Change, the Armed Liberal posts some reflections on patriotism. What does it mean in a post-modern world? Is it worthwhile? Is it distinguishable from mere nationalism? What does American patriotism mean, in a nation that has been formed from one ethnicity after another (and continues to be reformed and remodeled each …