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Bye bye tax dollars E-mail
Written by APB Staff   

“I can tell people throughout this land, because of the fiscal state of affairs we have, there will be less police officers, not more, over the next decade.” - NC Senator Lindsey Graham.  Now why would that be? Could the fact that Americans’ tax dollars are spent everywhere and anywhere but here at home have anything to do with it? According to an article in the Miami Herald, “One of Central America’s most violent countries is getting a $42 million boost to help shed its image as one of the world’s most murderous nations.

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Monsignor Meth E-mail
Written by APB Staff   

“Forgive me Father for I have sinned.” “Hey buddy, I feel your pain but I’m looking at some serious hard time here. Try the next confessional.” According to the Associated Press, a federal grand jury in Connecticut has indicted a former Roman Catholic priest and four other people in an alleged drug operation involving shipments of methamphetamine from California.

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Sheriff advocates DIY public safety E-mail
Written by Mark Nichols   

There are some folks who think all Americans should be armed at all times. But the question that emerges from that view is why would we need police if everyone can provide their own protection? According to a recent article posted on Raw Story, a Wisconsin sheriff is getting some push back from other public officials for a radio commercial he did telling residents not to wait for authorities to help them and to arm themselves for protection.

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Growing up on crime and punishment E-mail
Written by Jose Torres   

If you’ve got a big chunk of change invested in private prisons, news of falling crime rates might not exactly be music to your ears. After all, less crime and fewer prisoners equals smaller returns on investment when it comes to for-profit prisons. But for the old-fashioned county lockup and state prison, it’s not just less crime that’s freeing up a lot of cells and beds, it’s also the result of get-smart criminal justice reforms.

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Church and state and DHS E-mail
Written by Jose Torres   

Does the First Amendment of the Constitution guarantee freedom of religion or freedom from religion? Some say both, others say one or the other while others say neither. Whatever the case may be, one thing is clear— in Kentucky, a homeland security law requires the state’s citizens to acknowledge the security provided by the Almighty God or risk 12 months in prison.

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