Where I Stand on the Issues

http://www.examiner.com/article/where-i-stand-on-the-issues

Chandler Attorney Announces Run for U.S. Senate

Chandler Attorney Helps Client Beat 83-pound Weed Charge, Announces Run for U.S. Senate

http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/valleyfever/2012/07/a_chandler_defense_attorney_he.php 

Ron Paul proposes $1T in specific budget cuts

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66114.html#threadform

It seems most Americans agree federal spending is out of control and needs to be cut.  However, actually having the courage to identify specific and massive cuts is where all politicians become cowards; at least until now.  I am glad to see Ron Paul has the courage to identify exactly where he would cut federal spending.  No doubt many people will be upset about having their favorite federal program cut, but too bad.  We are at risk of losing the American way of life forever.  

Ron Paul is the only candidate, with the possible exception of Gary Johnson, who actually would improve the problems that are absolutely set to destroy our country.  However, I don’t put much confidence in the ability of the typical American voter to actually do the right thing.  Indeed, they got us into these problems in the first place by electing morons.  Most Americans will be more impressed by a slick suit or an energetic, promise laden speech given by some well polished politician than dry, boring, solutions to our problems.  

As Ronald Reagan once said, “Government is not the solution to our problems, government IS the problem.”  He was right.  A simpler and more direct way to express the problem is as my good friend Ernest Hancock says, “Freedom Good! Government bad, bad, bad, bad, bad!”    

Marc J. Victor   

www.AttorneyForFreedom.com

 

Occupy Wallstreet?

http://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in-washington-dc/occupy-wall-street-the-new-american-revolution

This story is one more example of why our country is in such a mess.  Capitalism is not the problem.  Government interference in the free market is the problem.  The free market is one of the main reasons our country achieved any level of economic greatness.  Capitalism and free enterprise are indispensable components to a free society.  Indeed, the freedom to trade in an unregulated market is a major reason standards of living rise among humans.  Certainly fraud and theft, which are not free transactions at all, have no place in a capitalist society and should be punished when properly proven.  

However, simply protesting against “Wall Street” or capitalism generally reveals a poor understanding of the very concepts which advance humanity and raise standards of living for humans.  To be sure, take a look at countries where markets have been strictly controlled by governments and witness substandard living standards.  Instead of promoting more government interference in markets, Americans should be vigorously clamoring for the government to get out of the way and allow the free market to regulate the flow of goods and services for a change.  Other than a selected few government ordained elite, we would all be better off. 

US Attorney for Arizona Resigns

http://www.azcentral.com/12news/news/articles/2011/08/30/20110830us-attorney-arizona-burke-resigns30-ON.html 

A great law professor of mine once said, “If they get you asking the wrong question, it doesn’t matter what the answer is.”  The wrong question here is, “How should the federal government best observe, track and control the flow of guns?”  The right question is, “What types of things can be done to reduce the violence in our society?”  Guns do not kill or harm people.  Bad people sometimes use guns to injury or kill people.  Focusing on what causes people to hurt and kill others is what we should be focused on. 


The idiotic drug war is probably the single biggest cause of violence in our society.  The prohibition on certain drugs, just like the similarly failed prohibition on alcohol, creates a black market of trade which relies on violence to enforce contracts and to protect or transport goods.  Say what you want about all the bad things that result from the ingestion of alcohol, at least the Miller guy and the Budweiser guy don’t shoot it up in the streets when they disagree.  Peace emanates from a respect for others which includes tolerating the notion that adults are in charge of themselves and have a right to put into their bodies whatever they want without anybody’s permission or approval.

Million Dollar Legal Advice

Previously published by Mark Bennett, Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

The following advice is worth millions of dollars, countless years in prison, and many saved lives.
If everyone followed this advice:
Many fewer people would be charged with crimes. They would, collectively, be saved millions of dollars in attorneys fees (not to mention lower taxes from needing fewer prosecutors and judges). Of those charged with crimes, many fewer would be convicted. They would, collectively, be saved countless years in prison. Of those who avoided prosecution or conviction, many would also avoid the death penalty. Their lives would be saved.
I give you this advice for free:

Don't talk to the police.

Almost everyone in prison is there because they talked to the police. They thought they could explain; they thought they could help themselves.
When the police want to talk to you, it's not for your own good. They're not looking for evidence to clear you. They're looking for evidence against you.
The police tell you, "we're your friends, we can help. Make it easier on yourself. Confess now," so you confess, and go away for the maximum anyway. The police are not your friends.
Or the police ask about a murder: "what do you know about it?" He says, "I was there, but I didn't do it." They ignore the denial, write down "he admits being there," and use that to convict him. The police only hear what they want to hear.
Or the police ask about a robbery: "what do you know about the robbery?" You say, "I didn't do the robbery. I just sold the guy drugs." They charge you with dealing drugs, and you go to prison. The police are sneaky. They are allowed to lie to you to get a confession.
You have a constitutional right not to talk to the police. That means that your refusal to talk can't be used against you. If you keep your mouth shut, nobody will legally be able to consider that in deciding whether you're guilty or not (The cops may think you're guilty, but they think you're guilty anyway).
You also have a constitutional right to a lawyer. If you say, "I want a lawyer," the police are supposed to stop questioning you. Sometimes, though, they don't hear you demand a lawyer. So you have to tell them again. And again. And again:

Cop: Where were you Tuesday night?You: I want a lawyer.Cop: You don't need a lawyer, do you?You: I want a lawyer.Cop: If you're not guilty, why do you need a lawyer?You: I want a lawyer.Cop: I can't do anything for you once you get a lawyer.You: I want a lawyer.

And so on.
If you've already talked to the police, talk to a lawyer before talking any more. Cooperating with the government is sometimes like dancing with a gorilla —you don't stop when you want to stop —but if you started talking without consulting a lawyer, a lawyer can tell you if it is in your best interest to keep cooperating.
If you have an appointment to talk to the police, don't go. Talk to a lawyer first.
After investigating the case and hearing the truth from you (never lie to your lawyer), your lawyer may decide you should talk to the police. In very rare situations, this is a good decision. It should never be done without an investigation, and it should never be taken lightly.