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Gap of Opinion on Flinn Case Wider than B-52 She Flew

majorcox — Fri, 18 Jun 1999 22:20:08 +0000

American opinion is divided over the way the Air Force handled the case of 1stLt Kelly Flinn. Lt Flinn, an Air Force B-52 bomber pilot, resigned under pressure from the Secretary of the Air Force with less than an honorable discharge because she had an adulterous relationship.

As with the O.J. Simpson case, everyone . . . → Read More: Gap of Opinion on Flinn Case Wider than B-52 She Flew

Female Buffalo Soldier Lived Life of Excitement, Inspiration

majorcox — Thu, 16 Jul 1998 04:02:24 +0000

I recently ran across the interesting story of Cathay Williams, a female buffalo soldier. I became interested in this legendary woman after a neighbor brought an article about her to my attention. Cathay Williams was born into slavery around Independence, Missouri, in 1842. Her mother was a slave named Martha Williams and her father is unknown, some researchers believe he was a manumitted Negro. . . . → Read More: Female Buffalo Soldier Lived Life of Excitement, Inspiration

Crudeness, Harassment Not Same: Paula Jones Case Dismissed

majorcox — Thu, 09 Apr 1998 13:13:22 +0000

Heretofore, this column remained silent with respect to President Clinton’s widely publicized sexual diversions. On a public level, I didn’t think it was any of my business whether he did or did not do any of any of the things his accusers claimed. I wanted to wait for the legal proceedings to conclude before commenting. In a surprising turn of events, those proceedings concluded on the 1st day of April with reports that President Clinton thought the judge’s opinion was an April fool’s joke. It was no joke. U.S. District Judge Susan Webber Wright dismissed Paula Jones’ sexual harassment lawsuit against Mr. Clinton. . . . → Read More: Crudeness, Harassment Not Same: Paula Jones Case Dismissed

A Case For Criminalization

majorcox — Thu, 19 Feb 1998 05:14:09 +0000

My comments on criminalizing racial discrimination have generated a great deal of debate. For those yet to agree with my position, consider the following case: . . . → Read More: A Case For Criminalization

Alabamians Need Choice of Marriages

majorcox — Wed, 03 Sep 1997 23:02:23 +0000

A Time Magazine poll (July 1997) reveals a lot about how Americans feel about divorce. In the poll, 50 percent of respondents thought that it should be more difficult for married couples to get divorced. For couples with young children, the figure rose to 61 percent. Ironically, asked if the government should make divorce . . . → Read More: Alabamians Need Choice of Marriages

Extortion Is Criminal, But So Is This Kind Of Child Abuse

majorcox — Wed, 06 Aug 1997 13:26:43 +0000

The recent extortion trial and subsequent conviction of 22 year old Autumn Jackson by a New York Federal District Court, unfolded as a classic tragedy. A jury convicted Ms. Jackson of attempting to extort $40,000,000 from Bill Cosby, the famous television comic/actor/pitch-man. During the trial, Ms. Jackson claimed that she was "negotiating" with the man she believed to be her father. Jackson and co-defendants, Jose Medina, 51, a former tennis instructor, and Boris Sabas, 42, a small business owner, are scheduled for sentencing by Judge Barbara Jones in October. When they are sentenced, Jackson could receive up to 12 years in prison and $750,000 in fines. Under federal sentencing guidelines, Judge Jones can impose a lesser sentence if she determines that there are mitigating or unusual circumstances in the case. There are many. . . . → Read More: Extortion Is Criminal, But So Is This Kind Of Child Abuse

Lovings Case’s Lessons Linger

majorcox — Wed, 16 Jul 1997 22:54:19 +0000

According to various news accounts, early on the morning of July 15, 1958, Richard and Mildred Loving awoke in their bed with three flashlights shining in their eyes. A voice behind the lights demanded, “What are you doing in bed with this lady?”

“I am his wife,” Mildred answered. Richard pointed to their five . . . → Read More: Lovings Case’s Lessons Linger

Durr Lecture Series Brightens City’s Intellectual Climate

majorcox — Wed, 16 Apr 1997 21:26:40 +0000

Auburn University at Montgomery’s (AUM) Clifford J. Durr Lecture series continues to attract distinguished thinkers. Studs Terkel and Charles Morgan, Jr. spoke at the 1997 lecture. They told many wonderful stories about their experiences with Virginia and Clifford Durr. Through their anecdote laden speeches, the two long time friends of the Durrs also exposed . . . → Read More: Durr Lecture Series Brightens City’s Intellectual Climate

New Rejection Of Liberalism Strikes At Core National Values

majorcox — Wed, 05 Mar 1997 23:58:30 +0000

Alabama politicians, as well those in other states, are rejecting the fundamental principles of Liberalism in ever increasing numbers. Why are so many politicians, including Alabama Governor Fob James, turning away from our core values, as expressed by the founders of our country in the Constitution?

Religious freedom is one of our core values, . . . → Read More: New Rejection Of Liberalism Strikes At Core National Values