I live in San Antonio. My home is perhaps 5 miles from the military’s premier burn center at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. And, as most readers know, I am an Iraq vet. So, the article by Scott Stroud regarding the burn unit resonates with me. See San Antonio Express News story. It is a
DREAM Act Opposition Lacks Rationale
Is opposition to the DREAM act discriminatory? The DREAM act would allow youths who were brought to this country illegally by their parents to obtain citizenship. These young citizens would acquire US citizenship if they attend college or join the military. Some folks oppose the DREAM Act because it would supposedly reward illegal activities or
Man Prosecuted for Checking Wife’s Email
You would think an average prosecutor has better cases to prosecute. A Michigan man is facing charges of felony computer misuse. The man, Leon Walker, used his wife’s email password to review her gmal account. In reading her emails, he learned that she was having an affair with another man. See MSNBC report. The
Man Activates Car Alarms After Layoff
Texas Monthly awards a "Bum Steer" to Omar Ramos-Lopez of Austin, Texas. He was laid off from a used car lot in Austin. The used car dealership used a web-based device in which they could sound the alarm 
remotely of any car whose owner was behind on payments. A friendly reminder to forgetful note holders.
Burglar Posts Goods on Facebook
So, you burglarize someone’s home. If you are also a Facebook user, you might just post a picture of yourself with your ill-gotten gains on FB. That’s what one burglar did. See report. The burglar stole money, an ipod, a laptop and a man’s new winter coat from the home of Marc Fisher, a
Suit Filed over Developmentally Disabled Services
Discrimination takes many forms. One of the most pervasive forms of discrimination is in regard to persons with disabilities. Most are poor, so they have little voice. For 20 years, every state has had a requirement to place developmentally disabled (i.e., "mentally retarded") in some place other than nursing homes. Texas has lagged far behind.
African American Associate Sues Akin Gump
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Bexar Met CEO Fired
We all have a boss. Even CEO’s are overseen by a board. Victor Mercado has learned that the hard way. He was CEO of the Bexar Metropolitan Water District until last night. He was hired in November, 2009. His troubles started in May. that month, he hired a lawyer to address the board and
36th Division Deploys to Iraq
In a historic deployment, the Texas National Guard 36th Infantry Division headquarters is deploying to southern Iraq. See San Antonio Express News report. This will be one of the very few times since World War II that a Guard headquarters has commanded active duty troops. The first time since WWII occurred when when the
DOJ Files Suit Regarding Teacher Denied Leave for the Hajj
The Department of Justice has filed suit against a school district in Illinois, near Chicago, because the school refused to allow a Moslem teacher time off to go on the Hajj. The Hajj is a requirement for Moslems who are financially and physically able. They make a trip to Mecca and pray. It is said