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Army Releases April 2013 Suicide Information

We’re going the wrong way here. In spite of numerous suicide prevention programs aimed at reducing or eliminating suicides in the Army, we continue to suffer these preventable losses. So, if programs aren’t working why do [...]

An Update to Michael Behenna Case

I think Michael was railroaded and I’m disappointed at those that sought to make an example out of him instead through political expediency rather than standing for what’s right. His mother, Vicki, sends the following update. [...]

Judge Orders Release of Dashcam Footage

At 1400 yesterday in the auxiliary courtroom – venue was moved due to a large number of supporters in attendance – visiting judge Neel Richardson ruled on a defense motion in my case to release dashcam [...]

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The Secure Firearms Act is a Trojan Horse Registration Bill

I got an email from my Congressman, Representative John Carter (R-TX31) the other day touting the introduction of the Secure Firearms Act in the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee. The act is co-sponsored by Democrat Henry [...]

Accountability in Government

If you were offered money to be falsely arrested and thrown in jail, how much would it take? How much would someone have to pay you to allow them to assault you and steal your property? [...]

Facebook Bans Star Spangled Banner

I know that sounds too weird to be true, but it happened. Best selling patriotic rock band, Madison Rising woke up this morning to hundreds of complaints from angry fans complaining that their postings of the [...]

Michael Yon Integrity Check

UPDATE 5/4/13–Submitted by CJ: Well, Michael Yon is at again. He just can’t stand that I am capable of going on with my life while he wallows in his own self-pity in the third-world nation of [...]

Guns Don’t Kill, Gun Control Does

Democratic Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) told MSNBC yesterday that if we just had more background checks and increased penalties for straw purchasers the Boston Marathon bombing wouldn’t have happened. “As it stands right now, the next [...]

Iniquity, Dishonor, and Infidelity

According to the Temple Police Department’s website, “The department has adopted the motto of ‘Integrity, Honor, and Dedication’, as these terms best describe the character of the men and women who are the Temple Police Department.” [...]

Army Deserter Sentenced to Nearly Year in Prison

In 1973, the draft ended and the U.S. converted to an All-Volunteer military. Over the past 40 years, anyone that joined the military did so of their own free will. Granted, some may have joined to [...]

The Reality of Tyranny

Thomas Jefferson famously said, “When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.” That was over 200 years ago. For the first time ever, a poll has [...]

VP Biden Sees Gun Control “Before The Year Is Out”

At a forum as part of the McCain Institute for International Leadership, Vice President Joe Biden promised that his administration will ensure tighter gun control policies are enacted before the year is out. “For the first [...]

Standing with Temple PD

I need to make something clear up front. I truly appreciate the support that I’ve gotten over the past few weeks dealing with these bogus charges against me. However, if there’s anything I deplore more than [...]

IMPORTANT NOTE RE: CITY OF TEMPLE AND THE PD

CJ just called and asked me to convey this message to you since he has stepped back for a few days to focus on his wife and children. He asks that you please take a break [...]

I Love Temple

I need to take the time to inject some sanity into the current situation. I want to make something PERFECTLY clear. I love the City of Temple! I understand that with the current gun control debate [...]

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