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Rep. King: Ban Guns Near Officials

Rep. King: Ban Guns Near Govt Officials Huffington Post reports : Rep. Peter King, a Republican from New York, is planning to introduce legislation that would make it illegal to bring a gun within 1,000 feet of a government official, according to a person familiar with the …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday January 11, 2011

Lawyers: Insanity Defense Won't Work

Lawyers: Insanity Defense Might Not Work for Loughner CNN reports : The alleged shooter in Saturday's deadly Tucson massacre may have difficulty making the case for a successful insanity plea, experts said Tuesday. Jared Lee Loughner, 22, who authorities say shot up a gathering …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday January 11, 2011

The Left Won't Drop the Blame Game

A new poll finds that 6 in 10 Americans do not attribute the massacre in Arizona to divisive political rhetoric. Will the left get the message? A CBS News poll has found that 6 in 10 Americans do not attribute the massacre in Arizona to divisive political rhetoric. Two thoughts. First, the …

Written by Henry Clay on Tuesday January 11, 2011

Will Tucson Tragedy Boost the Political Middle?

Will Tucson Tragedy Boost the Political Middle? The Washington Post reports : As the debate over civility in politics continues in the wake of the shooting in Tucson, groups founded to push bipartisanship see an opening: Could this be a moment for the political middle? …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday January 11, 2011

Does It Matter How We Talk?

What's bad about extreme political language is not the effect on crazy people. It's the effect on normal people. A suggestion: What's bad about extreme political language is not the effect on crazy people. It's the effect on normal people. It's not that wild talk might incite violence. It's the …

Written by David Frum on Tuesday January 11, 2011

Fat Goes Global

As a percentage of the total population, the United States leads the world in obesity. But other countries are, unfortunately, catching up. “Fattest man is suing the NHS for ‘letting me grow’” reads the headline in The Sun . The article – which has been heavily covered by blogs and even gained …

Written by David Gratzer on Tuesday January 11, 2011

What Should Obama Say in Arizona?

Liberal groups will want Obama to address gun control. But that will lead to a political fight the president can't win. The president is scheduled to travel to the state tomorrow. He will have to say something, but what? Allahpundit at Hotair.com predicts a condescending disaster. Politico …

Written by David Frum on Tuesday January 11, 2011

Marijuana and Schizophrenia

My weekend blogpost noting the link between schizophrenia and heavy marijuana smoking evoked a certain (ie large) amount of derision. My weekend blogpost noting the link between schizophrenia and heavy marijuana smoking evoked a certain (ie large) amount of derision. The libertarian spirit of …

Written by David Frum on Tuesday January 11, 2011

Can We Force Help on the Mentally Ill Sooner?

At TNR online, William Galston asks an important question: is it time to change our laws on involuntary commitment of the extremely mentally ill? William Galston makes the case for involuntary commitment of the extremely mentally ill. From the New Republic online: Starting in the 1970s, …

Written by David Frum on Tuesday January 11, 2011

Loughner's Family May Break Silence

Loughner's Family May Break Silence The Wall Street Journal reports : The father of shooting suspect Jared Lee Loughner has prepared and may release a public statement, according to a neighbor who met with Mr. Loughner's parents Monday. Randy and Amy Loughner disappeared from …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday January 11, 2011

What Brown's Budget Gets Right

A quick look at Jerry Brown’s California budget reveals a pleasant surprise: the new governor is proposing cutting a number of business tax breaks. A quick look at Jerry Brown’s California budget reveals a pleasant surprise: The once and current California governor has proposed eliminating a huge …

Written by Eli Lehrer on Tuesday January 11, 2011

Giffords Responding to Simple Commands

Giffords Responding to Simple Commands The AP reports : TUCSON, Ariz. — Doctors treating U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords said Monday the congresswoman was responding to verbal commands by raising two fingers of her left hand and even managed to give a thumbs-up. Giffords, 40, is …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday January 11, 2011

Rubio Puts the Lid on VP Speculation

Rubio Puts the Lid on VP Speculation CNN reports : Washington (CNN) - There are many reasons to place Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, at the top of any 2012 vice presidential shortlist. He's young, telegenic, a talented fundraiser, and appealing to the conservative base. And …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday January 11, 2011

South Sudan Votes Peacefully

South Sudan Votes Peacefully The New York Times reports : JUBA, Sudan — As voters continued flooding the polls on Monday for a landmark referendum on southern Sudan ’s independence, officials said more than 40 people had been killed over the weekend in intense skirmishes in a …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday January 11, 2011

Loughner Could Receive Death Penalty

Loughner Could Receive Death Penalty MSNBC reports : PHOENIX, Ariz. — Jared Loughner, head shaved, a cut on his right temple and his hands cuffed, stared vacantly at a packed courtroom Monday and sat down. His attorney, who defended "Unabomber" Ted Kaczynski, whispered to him. …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday January 11, 2011

Watch: The Dangers of Extreme Talk

Appearing on The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell, David Frum discussed the connection between our political rhetoric and the Tucson shooting. While appearing on The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell , David Frum discussed the role of our political discourse in the Arizona shooting. He argued …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Tuesday January 11, 2011

How SCOTUS Handcuffed the Gun Rights Debate

The Tucson shootings may have Americans reconsidering our gun laws, but our leaders will find it harder to draft policies to respond to such events. The murder of six, including a federal judge and a nine-year old girl, in the attempted assassination of a talented young Congresswoman is a …

Written by Jeb Golinkin on Monday January 10, 2011

Hassett: Don't Subsidize Green Tech, Tax Carbon

Hassett: Don't Subsidize Green Tech, Tax Carbon Kevin Hassett, director of economic policy at AEI writes: To listen to Democrats, they have new Republican House Speaker John Boehner right where they want him. "The reality of governing is different than the reality of campaigning, …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday January 10, 2011

Can Tom DeLay's Conviction Hold?

Does the Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens United give Tom DeLay a chance to appeal his sentence? I won't pretend to any expertise on this question but ... Doesn't Citizens United raise at least some question about the campaign finance laws on which Tom DeLay was convicted? Seems an obvious …

Written by David Frum on Monday January 10, 2011

Giving Globalization a Bad Name

Jihadist oil barons and post-Soviet oligarchs who didn't gain their wealth through free enterprise systems are now big players. What's an American capitalist to do? Chrystia Freeland has written an excellent piece in The Atlantic about the rise of the new global economic elite. Andrew …

Written by Mark R. Yzaguirre on Monday January 10, 2011