A Brief History On November 18, 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed into law legislation (Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988) that made certain drug trafficking offenses punishable by the death penalty, a sharp escalation of the “War on Drugs.” In hindsight, the War on Drugs is seen today as having been an abject failure and perhaps mismanaged, and the national sentiment about capital punishment has also shifted toward decreased support for executions and increased support for banning the death penalty. Digging Deeper Reagan had been elected President in 1980 as the oldest (at the time) man elected to that office. Having…
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A Brief History In 2015, personal injury cases represented the most common type of lawsuits filed in United States federal district courts, representing 25.5 percent of cases filed. The process of understanding and negotiating personal injury settlements is not easy. Read this guide to understanding the car accident settlement process. We spend so much time in our cars every day that it is easy to forget the inherent risk involved with getting on the road. As much as we like to think it would not happen to us, accidents do occur quite frequently. In fact, it’s more than likely that…
A Brief History On November 16, 1871, the National Rifle Association received its charter from the State of New York, starting a long and distinguished history as a major force in encouraging marksmanship by Americans as preparation for possible military service and promoting the shooting sports. Later emphasis on the rights of gun owners and shooters embroiled the organization in political mire and in recent years the once universally admired organization has generated much backlash against its political activities, including hatred from those that oppose the 2nd Amendment. How did things go so wrong? The answer is a bit complex,…
A Brief History From 1941 to 1945, The Holocaust was one of the most horrific events in history and definitely the MOST horrific event in Jewish history; however, despite how well known the event is, many people simply do not understand it, and thus misconceptions arise. It is not malevolence on anyone’s part; it is merely apathy from hearing about it all the time since middle school. It is understandable; however, it is no excuse for ignorance. If not for the sake of learning in and of itself, then learn so that those who would wish to manipulate the narrative…
A Brief History On November 5, 2017, Devin Patrick Kelley of New Braunfels, Texas went on a shooting rampage at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, killing 26 people and wounding another 20 victims in what was the worst mass shooting in the history of the State of Texas. In fact, the incident was the 5th worst mass shooting in United States history. And yet, it could have been worse! A citizen legally armed with an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle intervened and chased off the gunman, stopping the massacre and saving numerous lives. Once again, a “good guy with…