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In Theory: Has the economy damaged the work ethic?
Sociologist Max Weber first advanced the idea of a Protestant work ethic in 1914. A recent study suggests that not only does this ethic exist, it can make the effects of unemployment worse for Protestants than for non-Protestants. The Dutch survey,...Tags: Unemployment Benefits, Christianity, Unemployment, Finance, Arts and Culture
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Schiff should look at causes of violence
I hope that Rep. Adam Schiff has as much enthusiasm for identifying dangerous mentally ill people and addressing the extreme violence in TV, movies and video games as he does for jumping on the ineffective gun control issue. Gun control fanatics point...Tags: Adam Schiff, Politics, Personal Weapon Control, Quentin Tarantino, Interior Policy
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The point of the 2nd Amendment
Kudos to Bryan Griem for his wise and balanced response in The Leader's “In Theory” column (“God, guns and country,” Dec. 29). His point that guns in the hands of a law-abiding citizenry are “peacemakers” stood in sharp...Tags: World War I (1914-1918), Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Personal Weapon Control, Interior Policy
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Schiff should demand the truth
Re: “Schiff blasts House vote on gun issue,” June 24, Adam Schiff, from the comfort of his Washington office, released a condemning statement about a committee's contempt vote against Eric Holder. Terrific use of congressional pen and paper,...Tags: Adam Schiff, Politics, Personal Weapon Control, Interior Policy, Operation Fast and Furious
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Testimony conveys chaos at Kmart
The man accused of using a Burbank officer's gun against him and his partner during a scuffle at a Kmart last year was double-handcuffed because of his size and to allow for greater range of motion, according to testimony Tuesday in Los Angeles County...Tags: Radio, Murder, Politics, Social Issues, Entertainment
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Gun World closes doors
A Burbank gun store cited for violating weapon registration laws is closing this month, but new owners hope to relaunch the business. While the current owners of Gun World on Magnolia Boulevard declined to comment, a sheet of paper taped to the door...Tags: Justice System, Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Crime, Law and Justice, Personal Weapon Control, Lawyers
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Mailbag: Burbank needs more bicycle lanes
I support the Verdugo Avenue bicycle lanes in Burbank. They increase safety and public health for cyclists and all users of the road. The Verdugo Avenue bicycle lanes are an important step toward creating a greener environment and more livable Burbank....Tags: Travel, Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Vehicles, John Burroughs, NBC (tv network)
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Mailbag: Still seeking answers in shooting
Burbank Police Chief Scott LaChasse's apology for having to restrict the parking lot at Kmart and the surrounding area for such a long time after the shooting of two officers on July 2 ("Chief thanks public for cooperation", July 17) was well received...Tags: Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Los Angeles Police Department, Riots, Personal Weapon Control, Clubs and Associations
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Lawmakers should close bullet-buying loophole
From what I've been reading, the Santa Monica killer was packing an illegal assault rifle and 40 high-capacity ammunition magazines. He sprayed 100 bullets and had access to 1,300. And, oh yes, he was a mental case. The guy's exact background and...
Tags: Darrell Steinberg, Crime, Law and Justice, Personal Weapon Control, Kevin de Leon, Interior Policy
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Letter: GFP control
There were some interesting comments made by some of the members of the Game, Fish and Parks Department about not wanting hunters to be allowed to use unplugged shotguns to help reduce the number of these local Canada geese. One thing people need to...Tags: Politics, Personal Weapon Control, Hunting, Interior Policy, Lifestyle and Leisure
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George Zimmerman trial: Jurors share concerns, and opinions, on Trayvon Martin shooting
SANFORD — Seminole County residents poured into the criminal courthouse last week as potential jurors for the trial of George Zimmerman. By the dozens, most were sent back home. The first week of jury selection focused on pretrial publicity:...
Tags: Justice System, Seminole County Sheriff's Office, Crime, Law and Justice, Personal Weapon Control, Sanford
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On sick time, legislative hypocrisy abounds
If you spend any amount of time in Tallahassee, you'll hear ranting about top-down government. Legislators hate when Washington tells them what to do, arguing that one government should never make mandates for the other. Unless they're the ones...
Tags: Orlando, Politics, Orange County (Florida), Rick Scott, Crime, Law and Justice
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Jun 16, 2013
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Jun 15, 2013
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Jun 15, 2013
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Jun 15, 2013
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