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Floyd/Chauvin Trial, Taser Trouble and Irksome Issues

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, a jury said that Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd. Folks have been reacting to that. But protestors haven’t torched Minneapolis shops and services in the three days since then. Not as far as I know. … Continue reading →

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Life and Death, Laws and Principles

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

On the whole, I prefer being alive. Particularly when I consider the alternative. I don’t consistently enjoy the moment I’m in: whatever is “now.” Relishing some of the “nows” I’ve experienced would have been reason for concern, and that’s another … Continue reading →

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Law, Immigrants and Romans 13

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

America’s Attorney General apparently said Americans should do what the government tells us to. That’s ‘dog bites man’ news. It’s what government officials do. ‘Man bites dog’ news would be an official telling us to go out and break laws. … Continue reading →

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More Mass Murder

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

Death happens. I’ll die, sooner or later. That’s the way it is. I’ve lasted more that six decades so far. Some folks I’ve known haven’t lasted this long. Some will almost certainly outlive me. But like I said, death happens. … Continue reading →

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