GOP USA - THE EAGLE 04/10/2014

Is it time to start banning knives? No one saw it coming... at least not the students at Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville, PA. But just as the day was beginning, so was the rampage that would terrify the school. A high school sophomore brandishing two knives ran through the hallways stabbing anyone in his path. Many were injured, some critically, so do we now ban knives? Or perhaps do we look at the real problems in society? Conservatives Must Focus on the Big Picture Imagine a situation in which there is an earthquake that destroys a suspension bridge over a deep canyon. A passenger train is speeding toward the location, and those in charge realize there is a potential problem ahead but choose instead to argue about the ambient temperature in the passenger cars, the food service and whether they will reach their final destination on time. What's next? Read historical text in public and face contempt charges? A court considering contempt of court charges against a Maryland county commissioner shows a disturbing trend, according to a constitutional law expert. Late last month, a federal court ruled in a lawsuit against Carroll County (Maryland) commissioners that prayer in the name of Jesus had to come to a halt.

News, Commentary, Discussions Lawmakers To Holder: Launch Criminal Probe Of Lois Lerner‏ Representatives on the House Ways and Means Committee voted along party-lines for a criminal referral for the IRS director who continues to "plead the Fifth" regarding the IRS' targeting of conservative organizations for excessive examination when they requested tax-exempt status. A Government Admission of Wrongdoing Since the Snowden revelations first came to light last June, the NSA has steadfastly denied them. Clapper has denied them. The recently retired head of the NSA, Gen. Keith Alexander, has denied them. Even President Obama has stated repeatedly words to the effect that "no one is reading your emails." Gun group applauds Army officer's call for allowing arms on base A Second Amendment advocate says the concerns of a Fort Hood soldier who was defenseless during the recent massacre at the Texas Army post illustrates the need for service members to be armed on military installations.