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Justice is Blind (Not To Mention Deaf and, Especially, Dumb)

'Justice is mine' - the Lord

'Go for it, sir. It sure as hell isn't ours'. - The Editor

(SASKATCHEWAN) - Gather 'round, kiddies, amateur historians and law students, while we explore in the following seminar the question of which – U.S. or Canadian law – is the stupider, or given a global context, the stupidest.

You may cast your vote at the end of the session, but be forewarned: there is a difference.

Dr. Leveque to Speak at Armed Forces Day Recognition in Yamhill County

Keeping America strong and secure, United in purpose, Steadfast in Service.

(MCMINNVILLE, Ore.) - Stand and be recognized! Past and present members of all branches of the Armed Forces are invited to attend a special celebration, Saturday May 19th in McMinnville, Oregon.

Vineyard Heights Assisted Living & Retirement Cottages is hosting a tribute to current and former members of the military for the official Armed Forces Day holiday.

Military Suicides and Condolence Letters- What Gives?

The Army drives us crazy, then wonders what happened.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - The New York Times printed an article on July 7 2011 entitled "US to Send Condolences after Suicides in WarZones".

For the first time ever, a US President will extend condolences after an active-duty suicide.

Marion County Deputy Arnsmeier Charged With Misconduct

The Deputy had been placed on administrative leave in December.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Marion County District Attorney's Office is filing charges of Official Misconduct against a Marion County Deputy Sheriff.

Specifically, the complaint alleges five counts of Official Misconduct in the First Degree, five counts of Official Misconduct in the Second Degree, and one count of Theft in the third degree. The charges stem from 4 separate incidents.

Filmmaker Honors Highly Decorated Oregon National Guard Unit

Shepherds of Helmand: the true story of one of the most decorated units in Oregon's history.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - In his second documentary, filmmaker Gary Mortensen captures the stories of six Oregon Guard soldiers on their 2008 Afghanistan mission.

Appeal of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito

The couple is appealing their convictions of Meredith Kercher's murder.

(PERUGIA, Italy) - Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito will appeal their convictions for the Nov.1, 2007 murder of British student Meredith Kercher, on Nov. 24, 2010. They are serving 26 and 25 years prison terms, respectively.

This appeal in Perugia, Italy, could take only five days or run for several months, depending upon whether the judge approves defense requests for further testing.

Dundee Murder Suspect Arrested in Oregon City

The man hunt is over: Jonathan Williams was arrested for the murder of Timothy Long.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Monday about 5:00 p.m., the Clackamas County Sheriffs Office responded to 15715 S. Hattan Road, Oregon City based on information received from the Newberg Police concerning Jonathan Williams, a Murder Suspect from their jurisdiction.

At 4:30 a.m. Saturday, neighbors in Dundee heard several gunshots and notified police. After searching for an hour, 30-year old Timothy Craig Long's body in a nearby driveway.

Enemies of the People Tells Story of Cambodian Genocide

The Khmer Rouge ran what is regarded as one of the twentieth century’s most brutal regimes. Yet the Killing Fields of Cambodia remain unexplained. Until now.

(NEW YORK) - One of the most harrowing and compelling personal documentaries of our time, ENEMIES OF THE PEOPLE exposes for the first time the truth about the Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge who were behind Cambodias horrific genocide.

More than simply an inquiry into Cambodias experience, however, ENEMIES OF THE PEOPLE is a profound meditation on the nature of good and evil, shedding light on the capacity of some people to do terrible things and for others to forgive them.

Dutchman Van der Sloot Confesses to Slaying in Lima

The suspect is apparently "coming clean" in this case.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Monday, a high-ranking Peruvian government official told NBC News that Joran van der Sloot confessed to the slaying of a 21-year-old woman in a Lima hotel room.

La Republica newspaper reported that Van der Sloot said he broke Stephany Flores' neck after she grabbed his laptop without his permission; she apparently discovered that he was involved in the disappearance of an American woman, Natalie Holloway.

Cannabis Science Coming to Australia`s Nimbin MardiGrass 2010

The annual MardiGrass festival brings activists from around the world to speak for marijuana decriminalization

(NIMBIN / SALEM) - “This is our eighteenth consecutive Rally for Cannabis Law Reform. We vowed to rally every year on the first weekend of May until we are no longer criminals for using cannabis. The recent Nimbin police raids have highlighted their need to reconsider how their limited resources are spent,” said Michael, an organizer of the Nimbin MardiGrass Festival.

The largest pro-cannabis festival in the country of Australia, the Nimbus MardiGrass Festival is an anticipated destination for activists around the world.