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I am always amused by letters sent to the editor that take enemies of Trump to task for “vitriolic, vituperative, vile, verbal vomit” when Trump himself always refers to his opponents in “vitriolic, vituperative, vile” terms. What is “vitriolic,...
Texas legislators have allowed Texans to arm themselves and turned vigilantes on women, girls, men and doctors who seek, aid in obtaining, or perform abortions. Women, mainly, who once again are being told by old white men, mainly, what they may or...
No, Joseph Mendola, individual rights are not the foundation of America. The Bill of Rights was an afterthought attached to the Constitution. The foundation is expressed in its preamble, “We the people of the U.S., in order to form a more perfect...
Letter: Always put the 2nd amendment in historical context Published: 3/5/2021 12:30:17 PM This is in response to James Fieseher’s March 1 opinion, “Can we enforce the Second Amendment?” in March 1. Not only should the main clause of the 2nd Amendment be interpreted in the context of the absolute phrase beginning the sentence, but the entire amendment, along with the other amendments, should be read in the context of the Preamble to the Constitution: “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense ...