What's the Deal with Democrats Banning Books?
What is going on at Amazon?
Hello, Common Sense Ohio listeners! We're back with another episode that's bound to stir some thoughts and, as always, encourage a bit of good old common sense.
Let's start by setting the scene for a bizarre case that caught our attention – the situation involving Bryn Spejcher out in California. This one has got a lot of folks talking and for good reason. Bryn, while under the influence of some potent marijuana, ends up stabbing her boyfriend 108 times. The outcome? No jail time, just 100 hours of community service, and a couple of years of probation. Quite the light sentence considering the crime!
Drug Consumption and Legal Consequences: "What was the evidence that she was completely impaired and out of her mind, and how strong was that? How is it that she consumed the drug? Did she even know that that was the drug laced with something that she didn't know?"
— Steve Palmer
This begs the question – how far does the concept of 'diminished capacity' as a defense stretch our criminal justice system? It's a real quagmire when you factor in intoxication defenses involving substances like alcohol versus marijuana – and with recreational pot being legalized here in Ohio, well, let's just say this issue might hit closer to home than we'd like.
Potency of Modern Marijuana: "pot today is way more potent than it used to be. So, you know, I guess I can understand how you could get blown out of your mind, smoking pot."
— Norm Murdock
Turning our gaze towards the Democrats and their recent approach to book banning, let's chat about what's been happening with Amazon. They seem to have taken a leaf out of some Orwellian manual, trying to suppress discussions about alternatives and letting certain information slip into the void.
Be it the topic of impeachment, taken lightly these days by our government officials, or our own dear state's dealings with wages, we've got to keep our eyes peeled and senses sharp. You simply can't trust an administration where the cabinet's memories are as ephemeral as the documents they misplace.
Recorded at the 511 Studios, in the Brewery District in downtown Columbus, OH.
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Stephen Palmer is the Managing Partner for the law firm, Palmer Legal Defense. He has specialized almost exclusively in criminal defense for over 26 years. Steve is also a partner in Criminal Defense Consultants, a firm focused wholly on helping criminal defense attorneys design winning strategies for their clients.
Norm Murdock is an automobile racing driver and owner of a high-performance and restoration car parts company. He earned undergraduate degrees in literature and journalism and graduated with a Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1985. He worked in the IT industry for two years before launching a career in government relations in Columbus, Ohio. Norm has assisted clients in the Transportation, Education, Healthcare, and Public Infrastructure sectors.
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