The movie inspired by the Kercher case and directed by the talented, if sometimes controversial, British director has not been much appreciated, both by general audiences and by critics. Rotten Tomatoes gives it a 37% rating and quotes the critics consensus as: “The Face of an Angel finds director Michael Winterbottom in pursuit of ideas […]
“Most Americans were unaware that their every move could be tracked by Big Brother”, said Rep. Ted Poe
On February 4, 2015 Rep. Ted Poe of Texas asked for permission to address the United States House of Representatives: The SPEAKER pro tempore. “Under the Speaker’s announced policy of January 6, 2015, the Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe) for 30 minutes.” Mr. POE of Texas. “Mr. Speaker, just a few weeks […]
On the dangerous economic and social costs of gambling
On September 19, 2014 Rep. Wolf of Virginia asked for and granted permission to address the United States House of Representatives for a few minutes to speak about the evils of gambling. “Mr. Speaker, I have long been opposed to any expansion of legalized gambling and have continually sought to raise awareness of the dangerous […]
Marijuana, Politics & Public Health
By Barry Rascovar According to the mother of the man who crashed his stolen dump truck through the doors of WMAR-TV in suburban Baltimore last month and stormed through the TV station claiming he was God — her son had been a heavy marijuana user and that’s what caused his latest psychotic episode. The near-calamity brings new focus to the marijuana legalization […]
United States Is Facing A “Nationwide Heroin Crisis”
The Associated Press reported today the United States is facing a “nationwide heroin crisis” according to a top U.S. official. In the last four years heroin addicts and abusers has increased 75 percent according to Assistant Secretary State William Brownfield. Brownfield spoke Tuesday at a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on U.S.-Mexican relations. He heads […]
“The benefits of marijuana should not be denied”, said Congressman Rohrabacher
On May 9, 2014 Rep. Rohrabacher of California asked for and was granted a few minutes to address the United States House of Representatives regarding the issue of medical Marijuana. What follows is a copy of his entire speech (unedited): “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to discuss an issue that currently affects more than half […]
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