Steven Greenhut:If you think the justice system works, read this statement from the law firm representing a man who was victimized by false evidence presented in court by a police officer: "In a strongly-worded opinion(Case H035033), California's Sixth District Appellate Court reversed a Santa Cl...
Rights and LibertiesSan Jose Defends Falsified EvidenceWednesday, December 28th, 2011GOP Set To Anoint Crony CapitalistTuesday, December 27th, 2011Steven Greenhut: As the LA Times reported, "Senate Minority leader Bob Dutton of Rancho Cucamonga announced Friday that he will step down after the Republican caucus chooses a new leader in January. Sen. Bob Huff of Diamond Bar said he is confident he has lined up enough support to become the next l... Jury Nullification Frees ManFriday, December 23rd, 2011 John Seiler: About six years ago I was summoned to jury duty in Santa Ana. After waiting most of the day in an ugly government room, about 15 of us potential jurors were herded into a courtroom. The judge told us that the case concerned a woman whom police arrested for having an illegal pipe, ... Cops Can Own Banned Machine GunsThursday, December 22nd, 2011Steven Greenhut: Thanks to the efforts of the police lobby and the shameless pandering by Republican and Democratic politicians, police officers have special rights in this state far above those enjoyed by the average citizen. They get professional courtesy for traffic violations and DUIs and can ev... Kern Sheriff Runs Down CoupleTuesday, December 20th, 2011 John Seiler: Incredible. A Kern County sheriff ran down a couple in Oildale, then cops swarmed the scene and arrested the grieving friends and relatives. This is what happens when the law-enforcement unions have become so powerful that they get their bought-and-paid-for legislators to pass laws ... Giant Retailer Angers State SenatorMonday, December 12th, 2011 Katy Grimes: On Sunday, Sen. Ted Lieu, D-Torrance, said he was considering calling for a boycott of Lowe’s, the giant home improvement retailer. And Lieu is considering introducing a "legislative remedy." What’s an elected official doing trashing a private sector business? Lowe's Home... TSA Assaults Long Beach GrandmaSaturday, December 3rd, 2011 John Seiler: Incredible. Has the government no decency? The latest outrage: An 85-year-old grandmother from Long Beach was assaulted by the Transportation Security Administration, causing a leg wound to start bleeding. Let's remember that both Republicans and Democrats have perpetrated this ab... Boxer and DiFi Back FreedomWednesday, November 30th, 2011John Seiler: I don't often side with senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein, Democrats from California. But they were on the right side of freedom on an amendment to the Defense Appropriations Bill. The Bill, as written, includes new language that would declare the United States itself a com... Cop Parody Cuts Close to RealityMonday, November 28th, 2011John Seiler: Like all great parodies, this one cuts really close to reality. In this case, it's the reality of cops gone wild, able to harass citizens with impunity thanks to powerful cop unions and politicians who have granted cops immunity from prosecution for all but the most egregious actions... Demagogue Todd Spitzer At It AgainFriday, November 11th, 2011Steven Greenhut: Former Assemblyman Todd Spitzer, the pro-union liberal Republican from Orange, never misses an opportunity to expand government and make his buddies in the police unions happy. He is running for OC supervisor, not content with the economic devastation he caused last time he was on t... |