The Public Policy
Justice Kennedy Documents the Horror
G. Tracy Mehan, III | 4.20.07 @ 12:08AM
It took more guts to issue yesterday's ruling than many realize.
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Until yesterday, Virginia Tech was a gun-free zone.
Caving in to the real racists.
The President has done his job. Now, it's up to the Senate.
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