WRAL has a story that talks about the high turnover of Raleigh police officers and mentions the fact that there are 58 vacancies on the police force. So why then, is Raleigh ... Keep Reading
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Where is Al Sharpton?
This story points to the sickening, racist double standard we've had to live with since the principles of civil rights movement were abandoned for political correctness -- a double ... Keep Reading
A Conservative General Assembly (N.C. Needs One)
Despite headlines in the July 6 Raleigh News & Observer clamoring about the “middle-of-the-road” nature of the current General Assembly, the simple fact is that ... Keep Reading
Gambling OK, so long as its done by the State
Earlier this week, state ALE agents raided an underground gambling operation in Johnston County that busted over 70 people for doing such despicable acts such as playing blackjack ... Keep Reading
Important Bills Still in Play for Next Session
Important Bills Still in Play for Next Session While we reflect on the legislation that passed during this year’s long session, it is important to keep an eye on bills that ... Keep Reading
New Data on Death Penalty
A new report released confirms what supporters of the death penalty have said all along, namely, that the death penalty deters murder.A 2003 study he co-authored, and a 2006 study ... Keep Reading
Compromise on the Smoking Ban: Look to Virginia
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Such is the mantra of Representative Hugh Holliman (D-Davidson). After failing to round up enough votes to ... Keep Reading
Crime and Punishment
Chloe Gossage sets out the issue of statutory change in North Carolina's crime and punishment here. Rob Schofield gets it mostly right here. (Yes, there are things upon which ... Keep Reading
Private Property Rights Up In Smoke?
In one of the most intrusive overreaches by government of private property rights since the Kelo decision, the Judiciary I Committee of the North Carolina House of Representatives ... Keep Reading
The General Assembly’s 2006 Short Session: What’s the Real Story?
As we wrap up the legislation passed during the General Assembly's 2006 Short Session, it is interesting to reflect on the new laws that were passed and see the direction the ... Keep Reading
