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Author Archives: Marty Ryan
No Slam Dunk
Last September I wrote that the United States Supreme Court was about to hear oral arguments in a case called Florence v. Board of Chosen Freeholders. As you’ll recall, this is what I had to say about it: Albert Florence … Continue reading
Knock, Knock; Who’s There?
Imagine renting a home and answering the door to a couple of men in suits. “We understand you have a few people living here that are unrelated to you.” How would you respond to that question by someone showing an … Continue reading
Posted in Fairness, Issues
Tagged Ames, DNA, Equal Protection, Iowa Supreme Court, Justice Wiggins, Mason Proffit, Senate File 2300
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Same Results; Different Reasoning
Last November, I wrote a blog about how the Fourth Amendment is losing its meaning. One of the examples I had used was the case of United States v. Jones. The facts of the case are as follows: Antoine Jones … Continue reading
What Happened to Our Fourth Amendment?
The Fourth Amendment to our Constitution has been watered down considerably over the decades. Continue reading
Posted in Fairness, Issues
Tagged Fourth Amendment, U.S. Constitution, United States Supreme Court
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“Lead Is Poison Coalition: Ammunition Myth vs. Reality”
Lead is toxic; lead kills eagles, vultures, hawks, and other raptors. It’s easily preventable by using alternative shot. Continue reading