Tag Archives: courage

First responders

Posted on November 9, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

Bob Morse publishes a commentary called “Slow Facts” on WordPress, discussing various aspects of our right to keep and bear arms, and related topics. The day before Election Day 2022, he wrote about a nurse who saved wounded police officers … Continue reading →

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Moving to the sounds of the guns…

Posted on July 20, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

I am told that the statistics here in the States are pretty clear. When police forces end shooting and killing sprees, the average toll of dead is 14.3 people. When a private, armed citizen is the one who stops the … Continue reading →

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Why do we have cowards in uniform? (and others)

Posted on May 29, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

It appears, according to some reports, that not ALL the cops in Uvalde this week were total cowards: some of them (or so we are being told) were willing to risk their lives and entered the school building to rescue … Continue reading →

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Courage – part 2

Posted on July 5, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Courage, as discussed earlier, is a virtue.  It is also a requirement for many occupations. “First responders” is a fairly new label, referring to firefighters, emergency medical technicians/paramedics, and law-enforcement officers.  That is, those persons (usually government … Continue reading →

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Courage – part 1

Posted on July 4, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton As we here in the Fifty States celebrate the 242nd anniversary (official, at least) of the independence of the United States of America from the Kingdom of Great Britain, let us meditate on the courage of the … Continue reading →

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What is wrong?

Posted on September 28, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton In the same web page as the commentary about “dumbing down” and cannabis, “legendary singer” Charlie Daniels also has a commentary on CNS News profanely asking what has happened to our country. Of the same generation as … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 24 December 2015, #15-51D: Christmas Gifts

Posted on December 24, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton A merry Christmas and other holidays to all. I’ve no problem with wishing everyone a merry Christmas and even a happy New Year; sorry if you are offended. To be honest, I’m probably more offended by Christmas … Continue reading →

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