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Arias and Execution: Revenge May Be the Key

Arias  and Execution:  Revenge May Be the Key

The case of Jodi Arias shines a light on how states justify the death penalty.  The most common used to justify it is as state-sanctioned justice–or revenge. In a Phoenix courtroom, Jodi Arias begged the jurors that found her guilty of first-degree murder for killing her boyfriend to recommend that she be sentenced to life [...]

Syrian Rebels are Anti-American

Syrian Rebels are Anti-American

Senator John McCain and other Republicans believe the United States should intervene in the Syrian rebellion.  I may be missing something, but I don’t understand why we continue to believe that America has to be involved in everything that happens beyond our borders.  And I fail to comprehend why we would think about aiding the [...]

Lion Tacos Outrages Some to the Point of Bomb Threats

Lion Tacos Outrages Some to the Point of Bomb Threats

Serving lion tacos at a new south Tampa, Florida, eatery has caused such controversy that some people are outraged to the point of making bomb threats or burn down the building.  Some have even threatened to kidnap the owner and the restaurant’s manager. The restaurant has seen a backlash of negative and harsh responses on [...]

Jodi Arias Guilty of First Degree Murder of Travis Alexander

Jodi Arias Guilty of First Degree Murder of Travis Alexander

Jodi Arias has been convicted of first degree murder in the Phoenix courtroom where her trial was held. In a trial that dominated the news with stories of sex, religion, lies and a tawdry relationship that ended in bloody death. Arias was highly emotional as the verdict was read out and the relatives of Travis [...]

Justin Bieber Believe tour oozing with controversy

Justin Bieber Believe tour oozing with controversy

The recent weeks have become every interesting for Justin Bieber, especially his latest publicity stunt in The United Arab Emirates last weekend. Dubai police officials told reporters that Bieber was stopped for driving at dangerous speeds. He was spotted driving a white Lamborghini along Sheik Zayed road.  The traffic police could not confirm how many speeding [...]

Michael Beasley of the Phoenix Suns under investigation for sexual assault

Michael Beasley of the Phoenix Suns under investigation for sexual assault

The Phoenix Police Department have confirmed they are investigating Phoenix Suns forward, Michael Beasley for sexual assault. According to the Scottsdale Police, the incident took place on January 13, 2013. Abc15.com reports Scottsdale police spokesman, Davide Pubins as saying: “At this point we can only say the investigation is ongoing…, We are interviewing those involved [...]

Sheriff Joe Arpaio target with explosive device (Video)

Sheriff Joe Arpaio target with explosive device (Video)

Even after the news about the bomb was released, the coverage continued to be nasty. In response to the Sheriff’s statement at a news conference, “Of course you worry. I’m a victim, I’m a witness. When you convict people, the victim has to be somewhat concerned. I’m a little concerned about my family..,” Matthew Hendley [...]

Eugene Maraventano killed wife and son over HIV fear

Eugene Maraventano killed wife and son over HIV fear

Arizona Man Murders Wife, Son, Then Fails at Suicide 63-year-old Eugene Maraventano felt guilty about having had sex with prostitutes years earlier.  He was fearful that he had passed the HIV virus onto his wife, Janet.  So several days ago he stabbed her to death as she slept.  He then proceeded to kill his 27-year-old [...]

“Gabby” Giffords’ Shooting Reports Released

“Gabby” Giffords’ Shooting Reports Released

Police Reports from Shooting of “Gabby” Giffords Released Pima County authorities have released an estimated 2,700 pages of records that could provide new insight into the Jan. 2011 shooting in Tucson which killed 6 people, and wounded 14 more including Representative Gabrielle Giffords. The parents of Tucson shooter Jared Lee Loughner were very worried about [...]

Kevin Kolb no Longer an Arizona Cardinal

Kevin Kolb no Longer an Arizona Cardinal

Kevin Kolb was released by the Arizona Cardinals today, before they had to pay him a 2 million dollar signing bonus.  He played two injury-ridden seasons in Arizona and was paid 20 million dollars.  He was acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles in a trade that sent a second-round draft pick and cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie to [...]

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