There is good news coming out of Grand Forks today. Last evening the Grand Forks City Council led the State of North Dakota into the 21st Century when it voted to ban housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. That is pretty big news for our state. Well, let me be one of [...]
Tag: law
The string of colorful cuss words…
I am miffed today at gravel trucks that cast off pieces of gravel as they barrel down the roads and highways. Those pieces of gravel tend to hit whatever vehicles are in close proximity. Aside from little car dings, gravel pitched at the right speed and trajectory can do some windshield damage. The drivers in [...]
North Dakota Legislators – WWJD?
Far be it for me to underestimate the challenges inherent in being a legislator. I understand that it is a cumbersome task that carries with it a tremendous mantle of responsibility. Legislators need to represent their constituents while also remaining true to the platform upon which they were elected. Legislators are constantly having to compromise [...]
The “V” word…
There are some words that folks refrain from saying because they fear the reaction they may get. But then again, there are times when there is no adequate replacement for such a word and to not say it is a sign of weakness - an indicator that you do not possess the intestinal fortitude to [...]
North Dakota Legislators – did you have sex before marriage?
I was unaware that North Dakota legislators put a law in place in 2011 (that became effective in July 2012) that requires K-12 schools in North Dakota to include in sexual health curriculum "instruction pertaining to the risks associated with adolescent sexual activity and the social, psychological, and physical health gains to be realized by [...]
I promise not to gloat…
I am irritated today. I am irritated because I read the article on InForum titled - North Dakota drunken-driving laws to be targeted for harsher penalties. I am not irritated by the general message of the article - that North Dakota legislators will be putting forth legislation that increases penalties - I am irritated by some of the [...]
Victimless crime…
I believe that the term "victimless crime" is an oxymoron. I think some folks think if a person isn't hurt it isn't a crime. I say - sure, but victim may not be a person, but that does not mean there is no victim or victims. The victim of the crime could be a creature, the [...]
THE NEW FORTY 