These studies haven’t gotten much attention. But they should. They show pretty clearly that “stand your ground” laws lead to no perceptible drop in crime but a clear increase in homicides.
AP: “Police says the Russian blue cat named Kush went berserk inside a DeLand home July 5, scratching owners Teresa and James Gregory on their arms and legs. The couple retreated to a bedroom and called 911.”
Southern Gothic indeed. I was talking with this guy’s lawyer just last night. Paul McLeod, the owner of Graceland Too, the Elvis Shrine, who shot and killed an apparent intruder Tuesday night, was himself found dead this morning.
Initial reports suggest natural causes.
Lanny Davis believes LeBron’s decision could teach Republicans something about Benghazi.
Late this afternoon we told you about the shooting at Graceland Too, the Elvis Presley shrine/home in Holly Springs, Mississippi. We’ve now heard from Mr. McLeod’s lawyer, Phillip K. Knecht, who tells us there’s more to the story.
If you’re stuck on the germ of the story for your new Southern Gothic novel, I gotcha covered.
Last night, Paul MacLeod, owner of Graceland Too, which roadsideamerica.com calls “a manic floor-to-ceiling (including the ceiling) tribute to The King”, shot and killed a man, 28 year old Dwight David Taylor.
Man forgets loaded gun on toilet paper dispenser in Walmart bathroom.
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More and more GOP Senate candidates are cozying up to the idea of impeaching President Obama. Now, Jack Kingston in Georgia.
Ed Kilgore explains why the brewing fight between Rick Perry and Rand Paul is actually a big deal.