Tag Archives: police brutality

God Help Us; Here come the Feds

Posted on May 10, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

During his 1984 campaign for President, Ronald Reagan reportedly made the following statement: The most terrifying words in the English language are: “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help you.” That snarky little comment quickly became a running … Continue reading →

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Of Murder and Politics

Posted on December 11, 2018 by S. Eric Jackson

Thankfully I had just parked my car when DFW radio talker Mark Davis began interviewing Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson concerning the indictment of former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger in the death of Botham Jean a few days … Continue reading →

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Not So Silent Night

Posted on January 20, 2015 by S. Eric Jackson

On Christmas Eve 1914 something special happened. German and British troops stopped fighting and killing each other for a few hours. Their actions became the stuff of legends and war stories told over and over to children, grandchildren, and others. … Continue reading →

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