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Whether you are a believer or not, churches used to be a central pillar in aiding the poor, the suffering and those in need.�? Something that helps with social cohesion and community in ways that the welfare state does not.�?

As much as our current surveillance state troubles me (there are cameras everywhere and people carry them everywhere). Once should be able to record public acts in public and I can’t see the legitimate government interest in preventing the recording of police.

This is from a few from a few days ago, but it’s an interesting discussion of the right to control over one’s body in various other ways the government intrudes (the author is prochoice as it pertains to abortion).

California AG cancels the requirement there for good cause in order to get a conceal carry permit which is a good thing.

From the article here: “The California Department of Justice’s 2022 Firearms Dashboard Portal went live on Monday with publicly-accessible files that include identifying information for those who have concealed carry permits.

You can find the article here. “The Supreme Court has stated that a taking, within the meaning of the Takings Clause, includes any action the effect of which is to deprive the owner of all or most of his or her interest in the subject matter, such as destroying or damaging it….

“Column: Is California ready for more Black people to legally carry guns in public?”

While other cases are making the news, this is a pretty big deal regarding the right of the doctor to determine the care of his client and not the government.

Despite the brouhaha over the recent Dobbs decision on abortion, the real sea change were the recent cases regarding the 2nd amendment and the right to bear arms. The text of the Bruen decision can be found here.

It’s been a big week for the United States Supreme Court.�? The one that everyone appears to be focused on is the Dobbs decision that overturns�?Roe v. Wade.�?