On June 26, 1963, John F. Kennedy stood in front of the Berlin Wall and declared, “Ich bin ein Berliner.” The message was simple. All freedom loving people across the globe must stand with residents of West Berlin in their struggle to remain independent and free while surrounded by territory dominated by the Soviet Union. … Read more
The purpose of today’s post is not to make light of the second attempt to assassinate former president Donald Trump. Political violence, under any circumstances, is not acceptable in a democracy where their vote is the only weapon citizens should wield. Nor do I have the definitive answer how the Secret Service can guarantee the … Read more
Anyone who watched the “Philly Stake” debate on Tuesday night probably thinks picking the winner was, like one of the candidates on the stage, a “no brainer.” So, how could I, a self-described champion of counter-intuitive thinking, make a case that was not the case. No, I’m not going to raise Donald Trump’s arm in … Read more
If one thing is certain after every school shooting, it is the search for scapegoats. The death of two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia has more than its share. Except the one which truly deserves the title. Let’s look at the candidates. First, school resource officers are often … Read more
The attorney-client privilege does not cover statements made by a client to their lawyer if the statements are meant to further or conceal a crime. For this exception to apply, the client must have been in the process of committing a crime or planning to commit a crime. The exception may apply in some types … Read more