Why Many Mormons Are Uncomfortable with Mitt Romney
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http://bigthink.com/ According to Matthew Bowman, author of The Mormon People, Mormons have "a fairly well developed sense of persecution and a sense...that the nation might be hostile to them." That is why, Bowman argues many Mormons are "uncomfortable with Mitt Romney's bid for the presidency." Directed / Produced by Elizabeth Rodd and Jonat... Read more
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- -: Why Many Mormons Are Uncomfortable with Mitt Romney
March 16, 2012 (about 12 years ago)http://bigthink.com/ According to Matthew Bowman, author of The Mormon People, Mormons have "a fairly well developed sense of persecution and a sense...that the nation might be hostile to them." That is why, Bowman argues many Mormons are "uncomfortable with Mitt Romney's bid for the presidency....
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- -: Gun Rights and the Supreme Court - Libertarian David Boaz
August 5, 2008 (over 15 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2008/07/09/David_Boaz_The_Coming_Century_of_Liberty Cato Institute Vice President David Boaz gives his opinion on gun rights in the United States, and discusses the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on Heller v. District of Columbia - the 2008 overturning of ...
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- -: Does the 2nd Amendment Ensure an Individual's Right to Bear Arms?
November 18, 2008 (over 15 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2008/07/25/Winning_the_DC_Gun_Ban_Case_The_Attorneys_Discuss Former Solicitor General to the U.S. Supreme Court Walter Dellinger argues that, based on the history of the term "militia" as it relates to the U.S. Constitution, the 2nd Amendment should not be read ...
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George Washington: Sixth Annual Message to Congress
November 19, 1794 (over 229 years ago)President George Washington discusses his response to The Whiskey Rebellion and calls for the establishment of a permanent militia and that recompense be paid to those citizens who lost property in the process of defending the laws of the government. He calls for the pay down of US debt and fore...
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James Madison: Eighth Annual Message
December 3, 1816 (over 207 years ago)With his retirement from public office drawing near, President James Madison reviews the present state of the county and makes recommendations for Congress' future pursuits, including stricter laws to abolish the slave trade, a system of weights and measures, a university in D.C. and a revamped j...
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George Washington: Proclamation against Opposition to Execution of Laws and Excise Duties in Western Pennsylvania
August 7, 1794 (over 229 years ago)President George Washington outlines various incidents of disorder prior to declaring the power of the President to call upon a militia to enforce the law.
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George Washington: Proclamation of Militia Service
September 25, 1794 (over 229 years ago)President George Washington calls on militias of multiple states to quell an uprising in Western Pennsylvania (The Whiskey Rebellion) to insure that a small proportion of the United States shall not dictate to the whole Union and order will be restored.
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Thomas Jefferson: Seventh Annual Message
October 27, 1807 (over 216 years ago)In a speech referencing many historical events, President Thomas Jefferson speaks to Congress of the British's attack on the frigate Chesapeake, and the accompanying need to reinforce the nations militia and navy. He also speaks on Indian affairs and the thwarted treasonous acts of Aaron Burr.
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