Daily Archives: 1, December 27, 2009

“But you do worry that at some point that the violence from Latin America starts to spill over so aggressively that law enforcement is overwhelmed,” said Maricopa, AZ County Attorney Andrew Thomas

Phoenix’s kidnappings on track to decrease modestly in 2009, decline attributed to enforcement

JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press Writer / http://www.latimes.com

December 27, 2009 | 10:32 a.m.

PHOENIX (AP) — Abductions in Phoenix, known as America’s kidnapping capital, were on track to decrease modestly in 2009, said police who attributed the expected decline to better efforts at targeting the drug and immigrant smugglers who are committing a majority of those crimes. Continue reading

Should a PA homeowner be “obligated to retreat if confronted by an attacker”? State Rep. Paul Clymer says, No.

Opponents target gun legislation       

By: CHRISTOPHER RUVO / www.phillyburbs.com

Bucks County Courier Times

The measure would allow citizens to stand their ground and use deadly force to fend off an attacker. Opponents call it shoot first legislation. Continue reading