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May 23, 2025
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Police Quotas are Real - Just Ask an Honest Police Officer
Police quotas, known more formally as departmental standards, involve the practice of setting specific targets for arrests, citations, or stops within our communities. Prioritizing quantity over genuine public safety is intended to demonstrate productivity or effectiveness. Where officers meet or...
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Apr 20, 2025
Oregon Doubles Down on Constitutional Rights
As states across the South increasingly cater to law enforcement interests at the expense of constitutional rights, Oregon stands apart by actively reinforcing protections. The recent bipartisan passage of Senate Bill 1191 underscores Oregon’s commitment to fundamental freedoms, explicitly safeguarding...
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Mar 24, 2025
It’s a Free Country... Right?
Recent developments reveal a troubling reality in America: increasing governmental actions designed to suppress dissent and punish those who openly criticize authorities. This concerning shift isn't limited to subtle intimidation—it's evident in law enforcement practices and legislation explicitly aimed at...
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Feb 24, 2025
How Political Polarization Narrows Views on Individual Rights and Harms All Americans
The late comedian, George Carlin, famously said, "Rights aren't rights if someone can take them away. They're privileges." In today’s increasingly polarized political climate, we’re witnessing continued erosion of fundamental rights that have long been the bedrock of American freedom....
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Jan 02, 2025
New Florida Law: A Direct Assault on the U.S. Constitution
Florida's S.B. 184, signed by governor DeSantis, is a police-friendly law that further erodes first amendment rights. The law effectively imposes a 25-foot buffer zone around officers. This new law would allow police to order citizens to step back and potentially arrest them if...
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Dec 17, 2024
A License to Fish: Conservation & Sustainability vs. Personal Freedom
Fishing, as an inherently personal activity, is rooted in a long tradition of self-reliance and connection to nature. For many, the requirement of a fishing license represents more than just an inconvenience; it is a step toward greater government control...
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