No charges planned vs. Cmdr. White, Navy official says
The Tim White family in Penscacola, Fla., in 2014. (Photo on White family website by Dave & Jess Marshall) By David Tulis No charges are planned against Lt. Cmdr. Tim White of Chattanooga, the officer who used his pistol to fire back at a Muslim martyr who shot down four Marines and fatally wounded a Navy […]
Why state should not tax access to public records (3 wondrous points)
A roomful of people from media and activist groups argue against taxing access to public records. I am in the back, standing alone in my best suit next to the door. (Photo Brian Hornback at Brianhornback.com) By David Tulis State government should not attempt to charge people to view public records because government is “a […]
Should $79 billion state nickel, dime us to inspect public records?
By this simple form we can learn about the operations of state government. By David Tulis The general assembly is considering a pay wall for people to merely peek at state government studies, dossiers, reports, filings, grant requests and the like. In meetings this week in Knoxville, Nashville and Jackson, officials are soliciting public comment […]
In social engineering coup, city throws 1,500 souls onto streets without due process
A Christian and free market analysis of the eviction of 1,500 people in East Ridge, Tenn., posits several points. The landlord was denied due process. The residents were denied due process when many were evicted without notice in the night amid a thunderstorm. The eviction over two days by the city manager was under executive […]
Lesson for next clerk: Stand on higher ground than personal conscience
Gays are acting on their beliefs demanding marriage license. Should county clerks rely on personal beliefs, too, or upon something stronger? (Photo of Times Free Press, Sept. 3, 2015, Page A3) Kim cannot and will not violate her conscience. — Mat Staver, attorney for Rowan County clerk Kim Davis By David Tulis Kim Davis is […]
Sheriff’s duty to protect gutsy law-abiding county clerk
Jack Carter, sheriff of Rowan County, Ky. Any policy or law or judicial interpretation, purporting to define marriage as anything other than the historical institution and legal contract between one man and one woman is contrary to the public policy of this state and shall be void and unenforceable in Tennessee. [bolds added] — A […]
Thrive 2055 to bring HUD rules, rich-poor & urban-rural conflict
John Anthony of Sustainable Freedom Lab in Chattanooga explains the pitfalls of regional sustainable development and how programs such as Thrive 2055 will effect local officials, the poor and homeowners if allowed to advance. Mr. Anthony will appear live on the David Tulis show Tuesday at 10 a.m. AM 1240 Hot News Talk Radio in […]
Davis’ interposition defies lawless authority; Republicans disappoint
Kim Davis, a good faith county clerk By Matt Trewhella Kim Davis and the other clerks in Kentucky who are defying an immoral and unconstitutional Supreme Court ruling are to be commended. Precious few magistrates in our nation have decided not to pay homage to the Supreme Court. The ruling is immoral because it impugns […]
Muslim credo impels attacks, Hammond says; sheriff using U.S. intel
Sheriff Jim Hammond tells David Tulis that Hamilton County residents need to be aware of the political ambitions of Mohammedanism leading to subjugation of the U.S. and its democratic institutions. (Photo AM 1240 Hot News Talk Radio) By Keon Rose The Muslim attacker in Chattanooga was living out the tenets of a totalitarian faith, and […]
Beacon sues Nashville to free homeowners using AirBnB
P.J. and Rachel Anderson of Nashville are oppressed by an arbitrary city government rule barring their involvement with Airbnb, the sharing app for room and house rentals. (Photo Beacon Center) By Justin Owen Beacon made headlines last week when we announced the formation of a new legal foundation to challenge unfair and unconstitutional laws on […]