Coronavirus gives rise to scholars and creativity

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The directives from the Ohio Department of Public Health concerning how we are to deal with the coronavirus have brought many revelations. Until the virus hit, I didn’t realize how many constitutional law scholars we have, nor was I aware how creative people can be when objecting to the guidelines.

Take, for instance, the owner of The National Road Diner near Cambridge, Ohio. She refuses to close because, “it’s my constitutional right to open my business now.” Apparently, constitutional law ...

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MAY
7

Social Issues, Uncategorized

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No evidence needed when it comes to gun legislation

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If you pay attention to the reasoning given by legislators for the bills they propose, you’ll frequently see more anecdotes and personal opinion offered as support than statistics or other forms of evidence. Gun legislation provides a good example.

Pending in the Ohio Statehouse is H.B. 178, which is sponsored by Republican representatives. The bill would permit anyone 21 years or older, who passes the standard background check, to carry a concealed weapon without a license or training. The training required ...

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7
JUL
11

Gun Policy

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