Heller ruling marks individual right to bear arms
The Supreme Court in District of Columbia v. Heller held the Second Amendment protects an individual right to keep and bear arms, striking down DC’s handgun ban and disassembly rule while allowing restrictions on felons, the mentally ill, and sensitive places. The decision signals future scrutiny of gun laws and clarifies the nature of constitutional protections.
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Libertarian Cato Institute
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Lawmakers and Federal Officials Contact Details
U S representatives Conaway Neugebauer and Rodriguez along with Senators Cornyn and Hutchison list Washington and local office addresses in Texas for district and state constituents. Contact numbers provided for each office.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
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Fox
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Odessa
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Motto
The piece proclaims freedom as a divine gift linked to self control and moral guides. It frames freedom as a personal responsibility, aligning it with moral principles such as the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. It emphasizes furnishing information to readers to promote and preserve freedom.
Ambiguous straight talk on presidential surveillance stance
Sullum critiques Bush push for warrantless surveillance and Obama and McCain positions. He notes FISA compliance, retroactive immunity for telecoms, and debates over executive power. The piece contrasts Obama claims to follow law with McCain's unclear stance, urging voters to consider adherence to constitutional limits.
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Fire safety worries in rural area amid fireworks debate
A rural resident warns that careless fireworks could trigger a fast spreading fire endangering livestock and a 32 year homestead. The letter cites 2007 rainfall, tinder dry grass, and stored fuels as factors raising risk on New Year and Fourth of July use.
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Public Forum on West Texas Firework Dispute
Emily Olliff of Odessa argues against declaring West Texas a disaster over fireworks bans. She questions officials to allow safe celebration while protecting property and animals, noting drought, fuel, and turnout for the Fourth of July.
Odessa College fundraiser gains Larry Johnson backing
The Odessa American praises basketball great Larry Johnson for lending his name to a fund raising golf tournament benefiting Odessa College. The paper invites reader input with emails to letters link and freedom com, asking for nominations and opinions on current topics.
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Odessa College
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