The occupation of Iraq has cost well over $400 billion so far, and estimates of its total cost exceed $1 trillion. More Americans have died in Iraq than on 9/11, and hundreds of thousands of Iraqi civilians have died. Unfortunately, this expensive occupation reduces the safety of United States citizens and increases the threat of… Read More
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Osteopath Caught Fondling Patients
I just read a disturbing article about an osteopath caught fondling patients. After two complaints about the 49-year-old osteopath named Owen Bull, an undercover policewoman posed as a patient and caught him in the act. Bull went so far as to try and orally rape one of his patients. Unfortunately, I imagine incidents like this… Read More
Child Sexual Solicitations on the Rise
RealTruth.org recently published an article about the rising rate of child sexual solicitations on the internet. I include an expert: Approximately one in seven youth ages 10-17 have received a sexual solicitation on the Internet, according to research published by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Youth. The study, which compared the online victimization… Read More
Sex Offender Laws Require Revision
Jim Hines recently wrote an article about the need for revision in sex offender laws. I include an excerpt: “Jessica’s Law,” while not perfect, assigns a much greater mandatory prison sentence (25 years) to those who rape or molest the youngest (under 12) and most vulnerable (disabled and seniors). It also mandates GPS monitoring for… Read More
Business Robbery Prevention Tips
In a recent article, Sunstkitts.com published some security tips for business owners to do their part in the prevention of robbery: Have at least two employees open and close the business; Do not release personal information to strangers; Keep purses and personal valuables locked in desks or lockers; Install a robbery alarm and use it;… Read More
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Students Can Take Self-Defense Courses
Most colleges offer classes about self-defense and victimization awareness. Classes can vary from hands-on training of self-defense moves to sit-down classes that discuss such acts as sexual assault and rape in a more academic light. These classes can teach students how to avoid danger, prevent victimization, and if all else fails physically defend themselves. Usually,… Read More
Violence Starts at Home
I have heard politicians and others say that violence starts in the home, meaning that rising or continuing violent crime rates result from bad parenting. While they say this to excuse their own law enforcement failures, I cannot deny the truth. Many violent children learned violence from growing up around it. Even if parents do… Read More
Stop Local Victimization
Do you want to stop local victimization and violent crime in your neighborhood? I assume you do. I suggest writing a letter to the police chief in your neighborhood and also his superiors, including the mayor and others. Tell them that you want law enforcement funds and resources put towards stopping violent crime and victimization.… Read More
Keep Ya Head Up
While listening to an old Tupac song today, I realized how it related to this blog. Today I will post the music video of Keep Ya Head Up by Tupac. Below the video you will find some lyrics. In the song he addresses the mistreatment of women, especially in the ghettos of the United States.… Read More
Verizon Wireless Offers Violence Prevention Grants
Nancy Dooling released the following information to the press about grants offered by Verizon Wireless to fund violence prevention and education projects: Verizon Wireless is offering a $2,500 grant to non-profit organizations in the Southern Tier to fund violence prevention and education projects. The company is offering $57,500 in grants throughout Upstate New York. The… Read More
Harsher Laws For Repeat Offenders
Nowadays, I often observe various people call for harsher penalties for repeat offenders. According to U.S. Department of Justice, of the people released from jail, an estimated 67.5% get rearrested for a felony or serious misdemeanor within 3 years. I like most people have a major problem with revolving door justice. However, calling for harsher… Read More