Debating the Definition of Terrorism

On this morning’s NPR, I listened to “experts” debate the definition of terrorism and then if the term should be applied to the Ft. Hood shootings. The outcome of the debate was that the “experts” believe that Major Nidal Hasan’s actions were both an act of terrorism, and the actions of a mentally ill person. [...]

Roeder May Not Be Able to Use “Necessity” Defense

Tuesday, 24 November 2009, 8:02 | Category : Abortion
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Attorneys for Scott Roeder, the man accused of killing Dr. George Tiller, may not be able to use the defense that Roeder acted “out of necessity.” According to the Associated Press: [Roeder] told The Associated Press on Nov. 9 that he shot Tiller to protect unborn children and he planned to present a necessity defense [...]

Monday Click List

Monday, 14 September 2009, 5:25 | Category : Click List
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This weekend marked the official kick off of the NFL season. Hope you got your fill of football. And if you’re looking for a feminist fantasy football league to join, we’ve still got room for a few more players in our league. E-mail me for the details today so that we can set our draft. [...]

Should Scott Roeder Face the Death Penalty?

Last week I reported that Scott Roeder, the man accused of killing Dr. George Tiller, could possibly use a “justifiable homicide” defense when he goes to trial later this month. Roeder has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated assault in state court. Under Kansas law, murder is not a capital case unless the murder [...]

Roeder May Claim “Justifiable Homicide” Defense

Wednesday, 2 September 2009, 7:00 | Category : Abortion
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Lawyers for Scott Roeder, the man accused of murdering Dr. George Tiller, have said that they might use a “justifiable homicide” defense when Roeder goes to trial. According to the Wichita Eagle: Roeder has court-appointed defense attorneys, but he apparently has now turned to Michael Hirsh, the lawyer who represented Paul Hill on appeal for [...]

15 Year Anniversary of FL Abortion Clinic Shooting

Today marks the 15 year anniversary of the assassination of Dr. John Bayard Britton, a Florida abortion provider, and Britton’s his body guard James Herman Barrett. Dr. Britton and Mr. Barrett were murdered by Paul Hill, an anti-choice fanatic. According to a 1994 story in the Washington Post: Britton, who authorities said had received numerous [...]