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Subscribe to RSSTwo stories in the news today—both of which bubbled up on the web over the weekend—seem to be about civil liberties in a society that depends on uniformed law enforcement to keep the peace and keep us safe. They both make for good reading, good debate, and both stories differ (as is often the case) from the first versions we often hear.
In the first case, a Rochester woman was arrested for videotaping police from her own front lawn. The charges against her were dropped today, but not before a subsequent police action on her street. The other story has to do with a 95-year-old woman and her treatment by the TSA.
And my favorite link of the day may say a lot about our new world. Here's a hint: Read it to the end. It's also helpful to have 1) a memory of a time when people were quoted by name, and 2) a sense of humor. Always essential.
We're back for a new week, and we hope you can join us tonight.
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Brian I'm lost for words and my brain hurts with so much nonsense. After hearing Bachmann is the Republican/Tea Party front runner that is about it. When we go under the bottom we're hosed.
see you same time same place
Brian, You made me LOL with your comment of "welcome to the NFL" aftr Kelly O'Donnell's report on Michelle Bachmann and her comment of John Wayne. I do not remember you EVER making a comment like that after Barack Obama made the comment about visiting 57 states. Sounds like Welcome to the NFL comments only apply to republicans.
No fair and balance at NBC/MSNBC is there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't worry JustBfair we will have a Tea Party President in office and hear much more from Michele Bachmann and finally we don't have to listen to the ramblings of Obama who as we see not as intelligent as Michele or even Sarah. Finally the US can show off the best we have to lead our country instead of a stupid uneducated Nobel Prize winning President. I'm sure the World leader will quickly dominate Michele for the Nobel Prize and wait to her great speeches. I can see the crowds all over the World calling the name of the new US Tea Party President. The best example of leadership since the cheers and honors that President Bush got while he was President. Oh said 57 States but Michele admits her mistakes and just ask we go along with it and give her our vote. A 10th grader asked to debate the Tea Party President but she didn't ask to debate President Obama wonder why. But your right this is what the US thinks is the best we have to offer and Obama just doesn't measure up to the Bachmann or Palin.
If you want fair and balanced news there is always Fox News
Quite a bit of rambling jackierawlings. Maybe much to your surprise, George Bush sucked as president. Took us into 1 war we should have never been in and stayed much to long in the other. He and the republicans and then the demacrats spent us into a hole your grandkids will never pay off. Then came President Obama who wants to give ALL our wealth away to the third world countries and what is left over will go to his rich buddies on wall street. I have had enough of Hope and Change. If he is in office for another 4 years, our grandkids grandkids will never be able to pay off the debt and will most likely be living in a third world like country right here in what used to be the good ole USA.
As for Michelle Bachmann or Palin being president, heaven forbid that ever happen. For many many years, we have been governed by political elites. For a real CHANGE lets give a real business man a chance. He could not screw up things anymore than they are at this point. Lets put Herman Cain in the whitehouse. Brian will not even put his picture up or say his name on the nightly news.
Welcome to the NFL - but at least the NFL is welcomed to use Tom Petty's music. Nice tidbit about Hillary using Petty's "American Girl" - kudos to the member of your staff who got that scoop.
Good Evening Mr.Williams, A fine broadcast this evening as always!
Terrible the situation on many States either dealing with flooding or wildfires. A desperate and scary time for many people in the effected areas. One thoughts and prayers go out to all of them.
The "Making A Difference" segment by Chris Jansing about the woman who founded "Project Being There" to help children in a Vietnamese orphanage was heartwarming and moving. She is doing wonderful work!
Thank You for the broadcast Mr.Williams. Peace to You and to All!
Be Well Everyone!
Stay Extra,Extra Safe Richard!
Take Extra Good Care Richard and Crew!
Lisa
Brian: I am perplexed regarding the incident of a 95 year old woman being shaken down by theTSA. This is an elderly very sick individual being harassed by employees who are trained to spot terrorists. The daughter gave a harrowing description of what her mother endured. The TSA said, the team used the right procedure because something was detected under her clothes, and she was in a wheelchair. It's true that some noble villain could emply this technique to undermine the screening procedure, but in this case the operation was not appropriate. I wonder if TSA screeners are ever screened themselves? If I were the son of this lady, I would file a lawsuit so laege, most of the money would have to come from the World Bank.
Clarence Clemmons is gone, but that great sax sound will live on. When clarence wailed out a tune, you knew who was playing that wonderful instrument. We'll all miss him. I'll catch you on tonight's broadcast.
My daughter was in madison WI a few weeks ago. She had a bottle of lotion that they didn't want her to have. She protested since LA had let her have it. They then wanted to screen everything convincing her that she would miss her plane. She was given the opportunity to add it to a checked bag but there was not enough time. She wanted to leave the line then but they would not let her. They physically preventer her from leaving. She got mad and they slapped handcuffs on her that were too tight and hurt her. She screamed. Then they called the local police and charged her with disorderly conduct. All this over her wanting to keep her hand lotion. It cost the ticket for the flight she missed, another ticket to LA and an over night stay plus bail. How wrong is this heavy handed jack boot mentality going to go? A minor treated as a terrorist and they did this to her knowing it would cost at least a $1000? This must stop!!!