That experience taught me the way the “drug war” was, and still is, being “fought” is futile — if the objective is reduction of the availability of illicit drugs…
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: Pearl Harbor Day
They discussed the well-known story about the radar, and Dad got silent. One of the others said, “Larry, you’re a Pearl Harbor survivor. What do you think?”
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The Bank Offered Me a Job
She said, if I wanted the job she could arrange for me to be hired, and start “as soon as possible”…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Unethical Conduct by Rittenhouse Prosecutors
Don’t even get me started on the prosecutor’s reckless handling of the rifle during his closing argument…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The Medical Civic Action Project in Nakon Phanom, 1973
Our focus was twofold. First to provide primary care to the children. Second came pregnant women. Treatment for other adults was usually limited to dental care….
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: ‘Thank You For That Question!’
“Thank you for the opportunity to answer that very important question. Our office recognizes the seriousness of this case, and will devote all our resources to assuring the proper decision is reached…”
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: We Blew It
After college elites insinuated themselves into our education system, which they dominated as “experts” based on their education degrees…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Searching the Gabby Petito Case
The media trumpeted a “retired Dade County detective”, not involved in the investigation, who publicly criticized the police department in North Port, Florida…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Learning Disturbing Things… About People
From my research, I’ve learned the only consensus about much of “the science” related to COVID is that there is no consensus. That uncertainty comports with my experience getting answers about my personal health situation…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Solution to the Housing Crisis?
We’ve xeriscaped our yard, using native foliage requiring no irrigation or chemicals… which doesn’t necessarily make for HGTV dream home “curb appeal”…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: What I Owe to the Nurses
The day after surgery I was greeted by the nurse I nicknamed “the drill instructor”…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: One Solution to the Vacation Rental Problem
Because of the less-than-conducive to a relaxing vacation atmosphere, renters gave the location very negative reviews online…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Pornography vs Online Shopping
One was carrying an Amazon package and said, “I’d be rich if my wife quit ordering from Amazon!”…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: US Supreme Court Rejects California’s Limits on Religious Practice
The Supreme Court noted that, “This is the fifth time the Court has summarily rejected the Ninth Circuit’s analysis of California’s COVID restrictions on religious exercise…”
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Natural Law
Under natural law, we each have the right to life, and to defend ourselves accordingly…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Human Misconduct is Ubiquitous
This is not to excuse what happened to American Indians after the arrival of white Europeans. It only illustrates similar things had been going on amongst the Indians themselves long before that arrival…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition
In real trials, jurors are instructed they can not base their verdict on whether they are angry at anyone…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Concerns About Bank of America
Thomas Jefferson said “I sincerely believe that banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies”…