Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent- Cell phone data and court cases appear to be linked in the world of instantaneous reporting of almost every event taking place across the country. Strong visuals and video activity as well as texts, phone conversations, records and other content can reveal considerable evidence, but whether a court case should be … Continue reading How far is too far with respect to court cases and cell phone data (ex. Records, texts, pictures, content)? Should cell phone data be limited to certain types of cases?
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When do High School pranks go too far, and what sort of punishment is appropriate? For example; Arizona Student faces 69 charges of indecent exposure and 1 felony charge of furnishing indecent material to minors for yearbook photo prank. Is this too harsh or a good enforcement of the law?
http://wlos.com/news/offbeat/hs-football-player-charged-after-exposing-himself-in-yearbook-team-photo \ Owatonna, MN Correspondent- One of the realities of modern life is children grow up much faster than they used to, have access to all that is good and bad in the world via electronic media, and also seem to have a lower level of morality and modesty. As a result, incidents like the student … Continue reading When do High School pranks go too far, and what sort of punishment is appropriate? For example; Arizona Student faces 69 charges of indecent exposure and 1 felony charge of furnishing indecent material to minors for yearbook photo prank. Is this too harsh or a good enforcement of the law?
What are the ramifications if the Sandy Hook families succeed in the wrongful death case against Remington, the maker of the gun used in the Sandy Hook attack?
Gastonia, NC Correspondent-The Sandy Hook massacre was one of those events that proves to me that even after 16 years as a news editor, starting just a year before the 9/11 attacks, there are still things that can shock and horrify me. I have sons who were the age of the children mowed down in … Continue reading What are the ramifications if the Sandy Hook families succeed in the wrongful death case against Remington, the maker of the gun used in the Sandy Hook attack?
Do your looks and/or appearance affect how you are treated? Why?
Correspondents were given the following video for this week’s response: Does Appearance Change How People Are Treated? Gastonia, NC Correspondent-Years ago, when I lived in Houston, I was on the way to work one morning in my battered old ’75 GMC Sierra pickup truck. It was an “art truck,” painted a panoply of colors in … Continue reading Do your looks and/or appearance affect how you are treated? Why?
Is America suffering from a lack of work ethic and professionalism? How do we address this?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL March 24, 2016 Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-America is suffering from a lack of worth ethic and professionalism. A number of factors have caused the erosion and loss of both of these virtues and standards of American exceptionalism, and the country is paying both a societal and cultural price for these … Continue reading Is America suffering from a lack of work ethic and professionalism? How do we address this?
With state legislatures and the federal government passing new laws almost every day, are we starting to over-criminalize America?
Correspondents were given the following link for this opinion article: Manhattan Institute: Overcriminalization Owatonna, MN Correspondent-I have long believed American society has become far too burdened with laws. If one operates on the premise that for every law there is at least one corresponding lawbreaker, then each law passed gives us at least one if not … Continue reading With state legislatures and the federal government passing new laws almost every day, are we starting to over-criminalize America?
Should transgender individuals be allowed to use the restrooms of their choice/gender identity, be required to use to bathrooms that correspond to their sex at birth, or should schools and businesses be forced to provide “family restrooms” to accommodate transgenders?
Owatonna, MN Correspondent-The libertarian in me always winces whenever anyone suggests that one group of individuals should be forced to do something in order to accommodate another group of individuals. The progressive in me thinks installing family restrooms to accommodate transgenders makes sense. The conservative in me thinks enough is enough with society bending over … Continue reading Should transgender individuals be allowed to use the restrooms of their choice/gender identity, be required to use to bathrooms that correspond to their sex at birth, or should schools and businesses be forced to provide “family restrooms” to accommodate transgenders?
Should Apple help the FBI unlock iPhones that may have information relating to terrorist activities or other criminal activities?
Myrtle Beach, SC Correspondent-Absolutely they should! For several reasons they should. Let’s look at this from a legal standpoint. Your phone, text messages, emails, everything is discoverable evidence in a criminal case. So, let’s play this out. Apple decides NOT to unlock this phone. They basically are opening the flood gates to criminals, terrorists, etc. … Continue reading Should Apple help the FBI unlock iPhones that may have information relating to terrorist activities or other criminal activities?
Is the Americans with Disabilities Act being abused by some pet owners and “lovers”? Should businesses have more pet-friendly policies to avoid potential discrimination claims, or should the ADA laws require licensure of service animals?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL February 23, 2016 Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-The Americans with Disabilities Act appears to have been abused by those pretending to require a service dog just so they can have their beloved pet by their side whether in a store, restaurant, or somewhere else where dogs are not allowed. Under the … Continue reading Is the Americans with Disabilities Act being abused by some pet owners and “lovers”? Should businesses have more pet-friendly policies to avoid potential discrimination claims, or should the ADA laws require licensure of service animals?
When more kids can list the cast of Jersey Shore than name the Vice President, is it time to institute exit exams from high school and stringent entrance exams for college so that we ensure American youth are versed in basic American history and civics?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL February 11, 2016 Sheffield, Jamaica Correspondent-History is important to the American society. Too often kids are able to list TV show casts such as Jersey Shore, but aren't able to name the Vice President. That is quite sad. However, this problem can be tackled if educational facilities were to institute … Continue reading When more kids can list the cast of Jersey Shore than name the Vice President, is it time to institute exit exams from high school and stringent entrance exams for college so that we ensure American youth are versed in basic American history and civics?
