Demonstrating a level of intellect only seen in state legislators and suicidal lemmings, Nebraska state senator Mark Christensen has introduced a bill into the Nebraska state legislature to authorize teachers to carry concealed handguns in schools. Apparently Senator Christensen feels that arming teachers to gun down students will help keep the students safer. I would like to write a lengthy … [Read more...]
Lying Cops and Rubber-Stamp Judges: What Can an Appellate Court Do?
A recent ruling from a Florida appellate court in the case of Ruiz v. State questioned the honest of the cops and the independence of the judge in a dispute over whether a defendant had given consent to a search of his home. The appellate court all but said the law enforcement officers committed perjury, and stressed the importance of trial court judges not becoming "rubber stamps" for whatever … [Read more...]
Teacher beats student: Sherri Davis at Jamie’s House Charter School
Teacher beats student but gets caught on videotape; Sherri Davis at Jamie's House Charter School At Jamie's House Charter School in Houston, teasing another student may cause you to get an ass-kicking. From the teacher. Science teacher Sherri Davis of Jamie's House Charter School was recently caught on video beating Isaiah Johnson. Johnson, age 13, apparently angered Ms. Davis by teasing … [Read more...]