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Clayton E. Cramer

Clayton E. Cramer teaches history at the College of Western Idaho. His most recent book is My Brother Ron: A Personal and Social History of the Deinstitutionalization of the Mentally Ill (2012). He is raising capital for a feature film about the Oberlin Rescue of 1858.
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Due Process as Pandora’s Box

Saturday, January 30th, 2010 - by Clayton E. Cramer

What has social conservatives so concerned about the upcoming McDonald v. Chicago decision?

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Guns, Domestic Violence, and Legal Absurdity

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 - by Clayton E. Cramer

How the Supreme Court has a chance to restore sanity.

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Surprises Abound in Sarah Palin’s Going Rogue

Thursday, December 31st, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

This easy and insightful read is nothing like it has been portrayed by the mainstream media.

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Stupid People, and Other Arguments for Limited Government

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

The Constitution: protecting the people in times of government by morons.

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Blaming Sex Talk ‘Squeamishness’ for Rise in STDs

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

No, really. The CDC thinks Americans don't talk about sex enough.

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Running Cars on Water?

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

People who expect something for nothing will fall for even the most wild-eyed promises and conspiracy theories.

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Mayor Daley Blames Fort Hood on Guns, Not Islam

Thursday, November 12th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

If this wasn’t such a dreadfully serious matter, it would almost be funny watching Democrats insist that there’s no elephant in the bathtub.

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Armed and Female

Saturday, November 7th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

There's nothing intrinsically masculine about guns — just look at Fort Hood's Sgt. Kimberly Munley.

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Compartmentalizing Morality: ‘Christian’ Slave Owners and ‘Green’ Polluters

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Avoiding examination of your actions when they directly oppose your morals is a human behavior, not a phenomenon of the religious.

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Openly Carrying Guns Can Be Unwise, Even When It’s Legal

Sunday, October 25th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Gun owners should think hard about whether it serves our best interests to offend and disturb our neighbors.

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The Danger of Legal Precedents

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

When a precedent relevant to one question is applied to a largely unrelated one, a travesty of justice can result.

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Self-Righteousness on a Bumper Sticker

Saturday, October 17th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

A slogan with so many layers of arrogance that it deserves a careful dissection.

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Fourteenth Amendment Shootout at the Supreme Court

Thursday, October 15th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

A case before the Court will decide how far the states can go when it comes to gun control.

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Are You More Likely to Be Shot Because You Own a Gun?

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Yet another flawed study attempts to make the case for keeping citizens defenseless.

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What Does the Constitution Really Say About Religion?

Sunday, October 11th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

The Supreme Court has redefined the Establishment Clause far beyond the original public meaning.

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In-Flight Entertainment: Not Always Suitable for Children

Sunday, September 27th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

And when the movies aren't appropriate for kids, it's not like you can get up and leave.

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‘Stand Your Ground Laws’: An Unfortunate Necessity

Monday, September 21st, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Laws removing the obligation to retreat when attacked are necessary to put some fear into would-be attackers.

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The Living Constitution vs. Original Public Meaning

Saturday, September 12th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Born in the 1930s, the "living Constitution" model has allowed justices to bypass the people and the legislative process.

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Against Gay Marriage? Come Out of the Closet!

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

A new proposal would require wedding-related businesses whose owners oppose gay marriage to wear a scarlet letter.

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Made in the USA

Friday, August 28th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Here's some good news. We still manufacture in America, and you might just be surprised what we still make.

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Social Conservatives, Liberals Get Each Other Wrong on Welfare

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Opposition to the welfare state is not about animus towards the poor. It is about implementing a reasonable and effective program.

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No, ‘Every Other Developed Country’ Does Not Have Single-Payer Health Care

Thursday, July 30th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Countries considered single-payer are reliant on private insurance, and such a system won't cure all our ills.

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Can More Government Lead to Less Government?

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Libertarianism isn't quite as simple and clear-cut as it seems.

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Why Wal-Mart Embraced Obamacare

Monday, July 13th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

By agreeing to support the Democrats' health plan, the giant retailer will seal the doom of some competitors.

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What’s So Funny About Armed Revolution?

Friday, July 10th, 2009 - by Clayton E. Cramer

The Iranian people could indeed benefit from having the right to bear arms right now.

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