“Franklin’s ‘a republic, if you can keep it’ line is as memorable as it is catchy. It is a story that appeals across partisan lines…”
Author: Gary Beatty
Gary Beatty lives between Florida and Pagosa Springs. He retired after 30 years as a prosecutor for the State of Florida, has a doctorate in law, is Board Certified in Criminal Trial law by the Florida Supreme Court, and is now a law professor.
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Measles
Nearly all us boomer kids also got mumps, and chicken pox. At some point one of us would get a childhood illness, and within a week all the neighborhood kids were infected…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: It’s Almost As If They Like War, Part Two
Now there’s the war in Ukraine. Make no mistake, it was started by Russia’s invasion — so it’s easy to fix the blame for this latest chapter…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: It’s Almost As If They Like War, Part One
Unfortunately, Verdun was not unique. Other battles illustrate a seeming utter disregard for massive war casualties…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The Gulf of (Your Name Here)
“The name Gulf of Mexico has been applied to the body of water since at least the late 16th century…”
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Claiming My Share of USAID Grants
Because USAID was created by and Executive Order, it can be abolished with one…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Could ‘Realpolitik’ Be Applied to Certificates of Participation?
For instance, what happens if we, the taxpayers, simply say we ain’t makin’ no more payments on the COP?
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: A Senatorial Circus
It’s easy to laugh at them. Unfortunately it’s also a sad reflection of our hyper-partisan politics…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Advocates of States’ Rights Are Sometimes Wrong
If the very idea of a sanctuary has an ecclesiastic origin, doesn’t claiming to be a sanctuary invoke religious authority?
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: My Take on the Inauguration Media Coverage
To hear the Fox talking heads during the all-day marathon of inaugural coverage, you’d think you were watching the second coming of Jesus….
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The Supreme Court’s Tik Tok Decision
So why (I’ve been asked) do I support the law banning its use in the United States? A fair question…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: My Questions About the PLPOA Special Assessment
Is this financing proposal relying on some of the fees currently supporting the rec center, to also support the gym?
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Women in War
Considering Hegseth has served multiple combat tours in the Middle East, I would think his opinions are at least worth hearing…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The Terrorist Attack That Wasn’t One?
Justice was swiftly meted out in New Orleans when those officers shot the pick-up driver dead in the street…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The Philosophical Teachings of Jesus
As significant as the religious impact Christianity has had on human history, the philosophy behind the mythology has been more important…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: A Two-Headed Hydra of Distrust, Part Two
The anti-Trump bias existed back in his first term as President, as illustrated here…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: A Two-Headed Hydra of Distrust, Part One
But don’t get the impression that faculty fools are confined to the State of North Carolina…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Convictions and Acquittals
It only takes one juror to prevent a conviction because of a “hung jury” in the Thompson murder case…