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Archive for November, 2010

The Forgotten Story of Thanksgiving

Posted by Connor on November 24th, 2010

photo credit: Shutterbug Fotos Flip open any high school history book that discusses the history behind what we now call “Thanksgiving”, and you’re sure to find a watered-down, factually incorrect set of tidbits which convey no meaningful context. Children are taught that the imperiled Pilgrims were saved by the aid of some of the natives, [...]

The TSA’s Pat Down of Our Rights

Posted by Connor on November 20th, 2010

The following is an op-ed I wrote that was published in the Salt Lake Tribune today: The report of an encounter between the Transportation Security Administration and a man named John Tyner inside the San Diego Airport went viral last week. Tyner refused to comply with the TSA’s new “enhanced” pat down, decided instead to [...]

A Letter Sent to the Air Transport Association

Posted by Connor on November 15th, 2010

The following was sent today to the Air Transport Association—an organization whose “members and affiliates transport more than 90 percent of U.S. airline passenger and cargo traffic.” Thanks to Jesse for the idea. To: ata@airlines.org To whom it may concern: From a young age, I have enjoyed flying. I love its science and its efficiency. [...]

Constitutional Literalism

Posted by Connor on November 7th, 2010

photo credit: BrentDPayne Perhaps one of the most overused and under-explained arguments wielded in the 2010 election cycle is the assertion that a certain law is unconstitutional. While candidates waving pocket Constitutions were, on the whole, far more prepared to offer arguments to defend their assertion, it was (and is) quite common to hear the [...]

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