We’re still stuck in a paradigm tyrannized by what I call “Bureaucrat’s Rule Number One.” The Rules Are More Important Than People They have it backwards... completely backwards. People are far more important than the best rules or policy statements. Is there a line where common sense finally kicks in? I hope so, but we haven’t found it yet. Today’s case in … [Read more...]
Take a Wrong Turn – Go Directly to Jail
Right now Mexico is at the center of a huge controversy over their arrest and imprisonment of U.S. Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi for taking a wrong turn that led him to a border crossing. The trouble with border crossings is that once you’re on the path you cannot turn around. The issue at hand is the detention in Mexico of U.S. Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi, 25, who has … [Read more...]
Student Faces Felony Weapons Charges for Fishing Tackle
It’s a situation we see replayed across North America with alarming frequency. So-called “zero tolerance” policies against weapons in “gun-free zones” bring the full weight of the Almighty State down on the unsuspecting head of some “mere citizen” in ways that defy both common sense and rationality. Such is the case of 17-year-old Cody Chitwod. Cody is, like so many … [Read more...]
15-year-old Sarah Merkle delivers a powerful message to deaf Maryland legislators
Sarah Merkle is just 15 years old, yet a video of her speech (below) to Maryland legislators is making news across North America. Her impassioned speech last only 3 minutes, yet in that short time she effectively slays the arguments of gun confiscators and gun banners the world over. Before that, however, she explains how Maryland’s pending legislation to ban so-called … [Read more...]
Senator Nancy Greene-Raine espouses common sense about “climate change” and carbon taxes
Senator Nancy Greene-Raine is a senator from British Columbia. Given the Loony Left Coast's penchant for all things politically correct, I expected a BC Senator to espouse the standard PC line on carbon tax credits and global warming. I was, therefore, extremely pleased to read her speech in the Hansard where she clearly explains why amending the tax code to give tax credits … [Read more...]
Not all morons are politicians, but is the reverse true?
It's hard not to believe politicians are morons after taking a look at a bill in the California State Legislature that proposes to make flat sheets on hotel beds illegal. No, I'm NOT making this up. I'm simply not that imaginative! Proving the maxim that politicians are completely out of touch with reality, California Senator Kevin De Leon introduced Bill Number SB 432 … [Read more...]
Baltimore Mayoral Race Brings a New Moron To Light
Baltimore, Maryland is in the midst of a mayoral race. Folks from all walks of life and as evidenced by this news report, all walks of stupidity as well. One candidate for the Baltimore's Big Chair is Otis Rolley. It would appear that he missed out on his allotment of common sense when God created him, and Otis Rolley hasn't managed to pick up any on his way through life, … [Read more...]
Christine Whitaker’s defense of freedom and her refusal to fly
Christine Whitaker is a writer from the town of Edgeley, Saskatchewan. Seems small towns and common sense go hand in hand, if her December 2nd editorial in the Regina Leader-Post is anything to go by. Here's a few excerpts: I have no problem with putting my purse through a scanner, but I object to a stranger rifling through my personal belongings. The excuse for … [Read more...]