Supreme Court upholds Miranda ruling against voluntary confession exception
The Supreme Court, in a seven to two decision led by Chief Justice Rehnquist, rejects Congress attempt to override Miranda by admitting voluntary confessions without warnings. Justices Scalia and Thomas dissented. The ruling preserves the Miranda framework, embedding it in police practice and constitutional law.
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Antonin Scalia
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Miami Herald
Korean leaders discuss reunification amid war memories
The piece recalls the 50 year war in Korea and a recent North-South meeting in North Korea about reunification. It notes Task Force Smith and past U.S. ground troops and warns against repeating historical unpreparedness due to defense cuts.
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North Korea
U.S
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Vote Against a State Lottery Referendum
A speaker urges South Carolina voters to reject a statewide lottery. He questions where proceeds go, the overseeing commission, and benefits to education, arguing the plan lacks specifics and risks future government spending. He condemns the lack of detail and calls for voting no.
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South Carolina
Alabama
Letter criticizes John Calvin portrayal as biased
Marian Hillar of Houston condemns Dr. James R. Simoneau's June 12 2000 letter on John Calvin as inaccurate. Hillar argues Calvin's actions and beliefs are misrepresented, citing Servetus and urging scrutiny of sources while warning against religious persecution and calls for freedom of conscience.
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Robert Gilbert
James R. Simoneau
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Theodore de Beze
Feliks Dzierzynski
Stalin
Adolf Eichemann
Hitler
Jimmy Swaggart
Servetus
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Esau and the Temptations of Daily Life
A reflective meditation on Esau's rash choice for immediate gratification versus long term faith. The piece links the biblical caution to modern distractions including fatigue, routine, and craving, urging daily prayer and openness to God’s grace to keep one’s heart fertile for spiritual growth. It cites Dostoevsky and Vince Lombardi to illustrate self deception and fatigue’s moral cost.
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