Our justice system is one of our country’s most defining achievements, but should we be happy with its current state? Throughout our past, lawmakers have tried to institute fairness within our legal system and protect the rights of the individual. The simple fact and idea that everyone is innocent until proven guilty provides a sense […]

Taking a much different path than the last couple of articles, today, I am going to discuss the crime of murder and the associated punishments put forth by the United States and Canada. If you have watched the news over the past week, I’m sure you’ve heard of the horrific murder recently in Canada. To […]

No new made up word for today. I am writing today about a decision handed down by our Supreme Court. The decision, by 5-4, states that the death penalty (capital punishment) cannot be a valid punishment for a child rapist. We have lots to talk about and I am going to cite some information from […]

I came across an article today while reading my morning sports stories and events that I thought warranted some alternate thought. During last year’s NFL season (professional football league), a player was killed in his home during a robbery attempt. He was a young superstar of the league even though he experienced frequent run-ins with […]