Supreme Court to review Wisconsin drug war warrant exemption
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal of a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that created a blanket drug war exemption to the general rule requiring officers to announce themselves before entering with a warrant.
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Drug War Versus Bill of Rights Echo in Supreme Court
Our opinion notes the 1995 Wilson v Arkansas knock and announce rule and Wisconsin’s bid to carve a blanket drug exception. It warns that police may push for secrecy and midnight warrants, risking privacy and private property as the drug war presses on.
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Wiretaps, Ethics, and Gingrich Tape Stir Debate
The article examines surreptitious recording of a private Gingrich call and responses from The New York Times staff, debating legality and ethics. It compares Watergate era wiretaps, cites lawmakers’ roles, and questions whether a transparent ethics inquiry can proceed when judges may face felonies.
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Social Security viewed as a pyramid scheme sparks debate
Syndicated columnist Seeysem argues the elderly are not villains and singles out politicians for a "hoax" of treating Social Security as insurance. He warns of future tax burdens on the young, criticizes government debt and calls for allowing workers to invest retirement funds to create real wealth. Sowell cited as Hoover Institution fellow.
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