Archives for: August 2014, 27

When Cops and Prosecutors Become Civil Libertarians

by Will

Liberty Minute August 5 2014 As a federal prosecutor and legal scholar, Utah resident Paul Cassell distinguished himself as a critic of the Supreme Court?s Miranda ruling, and the ?exclusionary rule? it articulated. That ruling protected a suspec… more »

A Sniper's Misfire Hurts his Family

by Will

Liberty Minute August 1 2014 As a military sniper, the late Chris Kyle earned notoriety by killing people from the shadows, striking at them from a distance and then disappearing.  In his memoir, American Sniper, Kyle attempted the literary version of… more »

Costumed Beggars vs. Costumed Bullies: Which are Worse?

by Will

Liberty Minute July 31 2014 New York?s Times Square is in habited with costumed characters who pose for photos with tourists in exchange for tips. These street performers have no way to compel people to pay them. The street performers are outnumbere… more »

Public Safety Isn't a Law Enforcement Priority

by Will

Liberty Minute July 30 2014 Whenever a police officer detains a citizen, officer safety is the highest consideration. When the citizen is injured or killed without justification, officer safety and institutional protection for the agency employing him… more »