Decency, honor and the gun lobby

Article Abstract:

Ex-Pres Bush resigned his National Rifle Assn (NRA) membership in protest of a fund-raising letter written by Wayne LaPierre, in which federal agents are described in less than glowing terms. The NRA has become such an extreme organization that it now has much in common with far right militia groups.

Political activity, Associations, Gun control, Firearms ownership, National Rifle Association, Ex-presidents

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Rogue cops and civilian beatings

Article Abstract:

There have been a number of high-profile cases of police brutality in the news recently, such as the videotaped beating of illegal immigrants by Riverside, CA, deputies. These are not isolated incidents. Police departments need to do a better job of screening out rogue cops.

Crimes against, Ethical aspects, Minorities, Police, Complaints (Civil procedure), Police misconduct

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The time bomb that ticks for George Bush

Article Abstract:

Pres Bush pardoned six people charged or convicted of charges relating to the Iran-Contra scandal of the 1980s shortly before his presidential term ended in Jan 1993. Bush's reasons for the action and evidence of his actual role in the affair are analyzed.

Investigations, Behavior, Presidents, Presidents (Government), Pardon, Pardons, Iran-Contra Affair, 1985-1990

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