IQ2US: Abolish the Death Penalty

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

A recent Gallup poll found that Americans are still largely supportive of the death penalty, with 6 in 10 in favor as punishment for murder. Legal in 32 states, it has come under renewed scrutiny in light of several botched executions in 2014. At the heart of the debate are many complicated questions. Within a flawed criminal justice system, is it possible to know every person’s guilt with a sufficient degree of certainty? Does the fear of death reduce crime? Are there race and class biases in sentencing? Are some crimes so heinous in nature that punishment by death is the only appropriate measure, or is capital punishment always immoral? Should we abolish the death penalty?

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Jim Bohannon: Friday, April 17, 2015

America In The Morning with Jim Bohannon
Episode for 4/17/2015.

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IQ2US: The President Has Exceeded His Constitutional Authority by Waging War Without Congressional Authorization

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

The President has launched a sustained, long-term military campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. But did he have constitutional power to do so? The Constitution carefully divides the war powers of the United States between Congress and the President. Article II provides that “The President shall be Commander in Chief.” But Article I provides that “The Congress shall have Power … To Declare War.” In this case, Congress has not declared war; the President ordered the attacks unilaterally. Did he exceed his authority and violate the Constitution?
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Patricia Nan Anderson: Children's Behavior Makes Sense

Children's Behavior Makes Sense
Don't believe me? Listen to this
slightly-longer than 5-minute conversation.

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