Category Archives: Fairness

Fairness goes beyond Due Process, but Due Process is an element.

What IS the Age of Maturity?

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Marty Ryan

A recent question in CityView, a Des Moines alternative newspaper, asked readers: “Should the minimum age to purchase tobacco products be raised to 21 in Iowa?”  All sorts of answers ensued.  One reader said tobacco should be outlawed and marijuana … Continue reading →

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How much does it cost to buy a constitutional amendment?

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Marty Ryan

How much do you think it would cost to amend the Iowa Constitution? To fund an amendment to the U.S. Constitution? Or, the constitutions of all 50 states? What staggering amount would you have to cough up to amend all … Continue reading →

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Flaws in the Laws: Part I – Employment Drug Testing

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Marty Ryan

Prior to 1987, there was no law that regulated drug testing of employees or applicants for employment in Iowa.  Employers were free to test an employee, or an applicant for employment, for any drug or substance with impunity.  Since 1987, … Continue reading →

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Rock The Boat

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Marty Ryan

Sometimes you win; sometimes you lose; and sometimes you win losing. The latter is what happened to Lead Is Poison Coalition (LIP-C) on Tuesday morning, September 8, 2015. ARC 2087C is a proposed rule (Intended Action) that amends “the season … Continue reading →

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Bill

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Marty & Stephanie

He didn’t use his biblical mastery to pummel unbelievers. He simply lived the example. Continue reading →

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It’s Not The Onion

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Marty Ryan

Who can you trust for reliable news nowadays? Continue reading →

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