Balmorhea pool row shows government bungling crowds park access
Smokey Briggs criticizes Balmorhea State Park parking limits that cap entry by painted spots, forcing long delays on hot weekends. He argues crowds form on highways, tourism drops, and local economy suffers while government inaction persists.
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New Drug Policy Debate Shifts Across the Americas
A guest column urges ending the failed War on Drugs after four decades and endorsing regulated markets and decriminalization. The piece cites OAS calls for medical treatment over prison, highlights U S spending nearing 1 trillion, and notes reforms in Uruguay Colombia and Mexico echoed by advocates and a Witness for Peace associate director.
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Constitution Minute champions constitutional literacy
Editor urges every American to read the Constitution to understand government power. The piece stresses the document's plain English, accessibility, and the need for informed opinions on court rulings. It introduces weekly constitutional excerpts to empower readers as masters of their destiny.
Amendment V of the United States Constitution
The Fifth Amendment prohibits double jeopardy and self incrimination, declares due process is required for life liberty or property, and guards against private property taken for public use without just compensation. It outlines grand jury indictment for capital or infamous crimes and limits governmental power in criminal cases.
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Commentary on the Fifth Amendment and eminent domain
The piece praises the Fifth Amendment and due process while criticizing efforts to weaken protections in favor of tough crime policies. It argues eminent domain echoes kingship and advocates an amendment banning its use, urging a more robust constitutional safeguard.
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