Texas Court upholds free speech in flag desecration ruling
In a 6-3 decision the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals struck down the 1989 flag desecration ban as unconstitutional, citing First Amendment protections. The piece notes rarity of desecration, discusses the Lovelady incident and calls on lawmakers to avoid further flag restrictions.
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Sanders Faces Outsiders Gain in New Mexico Primary Outlook
Tom McDonald reports that New Mexico could tilt to outsiders like Sanders Carson and Trump as Hispanic growth and anti establishment sentiment shape the 2016 primary race. Clinton remains challenged by Sanders while Bush stalls behind Trump and Carson nationwide.
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Sharing economy cautions from a Tucumcari reader
Steve Hansen argues the sharing economy risks bother him despite Uber Airbnb and GoFundMe success. He questions safety payment and trust measures for riders hosts and lenders, preferring in person verification and traditional services. He notes age shapes caution and urges careful investing donating and travel choices.
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