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The Reality of Violence
By GENE HOWINGTON There are patterns in the world and this is illustrative of one of them. There is a tragedy, some horrid even where a lot of people have died senseless deaths and often for doing nothing more egregious … Continue reading
Posted in Heroism, Law Enforcement, Media, Mental Health, Society, United States
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Privacy Rights – To Enumerate or Not to Enumerate, That is the Question
By GENE HOWINGTON Reasonable people tend to agree there is both a right to privacy and that it is necessary. But what exactly is the right to privacy? Justice Brandeis famously said in Olmstead v. U.S., 277 U.S. 438, 479 … Continue reading
How (Not) To Tip
By GENE HOWINGTON Tipping is a common practice in the restaurant and bar industries in America. Many people have different philosophies about the practice ranging from the very stingy practice of nothing at all espoused by Steve Bucemi’s character Mr. … Continue reading
Posted in Weird Crime
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Ethical Relativism: A Good Idea or a Path to Anarchy?
By GENE HOWINGTON I had in interesting argument the other night. Not interesting because of the content precisely. It was old ground about the rationale for being in Iraq and Afghanistan and this person took the position of the post … Continue reading
Posted in Jurisprudence, Legal Theory, Philosophy
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The Consequences of Free Speech
By GENE HOWINGTON Recently we’ve seen the topic of politically correct speech as it relates to free speech came up and under the guise of civility. The subject was brought to fore in my mind when I read this: How … Continue reading
Posted in Free Speech, Jurisprudence, Legal Theory, Society
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Propaganda 102 Supplemental: Get ‘Em Young
By GENE HOWINGTON There is nothing more malleable than the mind of a child. Their minds are like sponges, absorbing everything they come in contact with. Previously, we’ve discussed the power of moving images as propaganda, including propaganda aimed at … Continue reading
Posted in Propaganda
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What’s Your Job Again?
By GENE HOWINGTON Many have been concerned about the post-9/11 slide into the totalitarian and draconian nature of law enforcement since the inception of the Patriot Act on top of the trend towards militarizing domestic law enforcement that has been … Continue reading
Posted in FBI, Propaganda, United States, War on "Terror"
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Another Welcome Addition . . .
to the Flowers for Socrates family. Although he hasn’t published a column yet, I’m proud to announce the addition of Mark Esposito to our merry group of authors. Often going by the moniker mespo727272 in the comments, be on the … Continue reading
Posted in FFS Update(s)
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A Special Welcome . . .
to Flowers for Socrates’ first in what I hope to be growing stable of authors: Mike Spindell. I’m certain many of you are familiar with his good work over the years at Res Ipsa Loquitur (jonathanturley.org) and if you aren’t? … Continue reading
Posted in FFS Update(s)
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How To Overreact: PB&J Edition
By GENE HOWINGTON There is tactical concept called “proportionate response”. It is also related to the legal defense of necessity. Necessity at law is pretty much what it sounds like. The defense seeks to either excuse or justify breaking a … Continue reading
Posted in Weird News
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