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    Most now understand that red flag laws violate the Second Amendment. But few realize that they also virtually eviscerate the Bill of Rights.

    How “red flag” laws violate the Bill of Rights

    Harold Pease -
    Talking about mental health support doesn't advance the guns-and-racism narrative, and only a fool can believe that gun control will solve mass violence.

    Mental health support doesn’t advance the guns-and-racism narrative

    Christine Flowers -
    Believe it or not, the truth is out there. You may have to search a bit, but it is there. Be courageous. Don't be manipulated by fear.

    Don’t be manipulated by fear

    Ed Kociela -
    The cultural imperialism of the Left champions racial and ethnic diversity yet demands uniformity of thought. See a dichotomy here?

    The Left’s cultural imperialism

    Howard Sierer -
    Red Flag laws violate not only the Second Amendment but amendments I, IV, V, VI, and XIV as well. They eviscerate the Bill of Rights of the Constitution.

    Trump can’t support Red Flag laws and the Constitution simultaneously

    Harold Pease -
    The big losers in the Democratic candidate debates were Harris and the Democrat Party, which showed the country just how broken and crazy it is.

    The Democrats lost their own debates

    Michael Reagan -
    As far as impeachment goes, I caution you to be careful what you wish for. Think of how much damage it would do to the country to go down that rabbit hole.

    Impeachment: The voters got us into this mess, it’s up to...

    Ed Kociela -
    Your fucking guns are not more important than the lives in Gilroy, El Paso, or Dayton. Your fucking guns are not more important than your life or mine.

    Gilroy, El Paso, Dayton: The blood trail leads to Congress and...

    Ed Kociela -
    When the only tool you have is a dollar store hammer, every problem starts to look like the head flying off and coldcocking your spouse.

    Dollar Stores: Do you know the tricks of shopping there?

    Danny Tyree -
    The State of Utah ranks at or near the top in a wide variety of categories, from our economy to education to health.

    Utah! We’re No. 1

    Howard Sierer -
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