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Union leader to cops: Go work where politicians don’t hate you

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(Originally published in WND.) With police forces across the country struggling to staff at even minimal levels and crime skyrocket in major cities, one would think politicians would recognize the needed service police provide their communities. The problem is that leftist politicians despise admitting when they are wrong, even when the evidence shows them contrary information. In Los Angeles, things seem to have gotten so bad as the police union negotiates with the city that … Read more

The Downside of Ending Cash Bail – The Intended Consequences of this Clandestine Policy

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts discusses the move by the state of Illinois, and how it could open a door for potential re-offenders. The Illinois Supreme Court just paved the way for the state to end cash bail, with the law set to be implemented in mid-September. This is the first state in the nation to take such a step; and while some are hailing it as a victory against economic discrimination, others see it … Read more

“My Arrest is Imminent,” says Donald Trump: A Law Enforcement Perspective with Officer Michael Letts

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Former President Donald Trump’s announcement of his imminent arrest has stirred the nation, making us question the very fundamentals of our justice system. To shed light on this alarming development, we have Officer Michael Letts with us today. As a seasoned police officer and founder, President and CEO of Invest USA, Officer Letts provides a unique perspective on how this upheaval is viewed within law enforcement circles. Q&A: 1. Officer Letts, given President Trump’s declaration … Read more

Following What Took Place In Henry County, Atlanta Citizens Should Finally See the Value Of Their Police Officers (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts discusses the shooting that took place over the weekend, and why the police should be commended in bringing down the suspect. Yet another harrowing “active shooter” event took place over the weekend in Henry County in the state of Georgia, resulting in the deaths of four people. However, thanks to police acting so quickly, the suspect wasn’t able to do that much more damage – and it’s something the citizens … Read more

Defund the police movement wrecks America’s third-largest city (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in Fox News.) The plunge into lawlessness can be attributed to liberal policies and inept governance. The defund the police movement continues to wreak havoc on the streets of Chicago, as lawlessness and crime reach unprecedented levels. The city that was once known for its vibrant culture and thriving communities has now become a hotbed of violence and chaos.  As a conservative and a former policeman, I am deeply concerned about the state of … Read more

Are we on the cusp of hiring Mercenaries to fight U.S. wars? (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in American Thinker.) Amid discussions surrounding the future of the U.S. military, there are voices advocating for the employment of mercenaries as a potential solution. While some presidential advisors argue in favor of the benefits mercenaries may offer, it is important to critically examine the implications of such a strategy. Instead of expanding the military through the use of mercenaries, an alternative approach would involve reevaluating foreign engagements. By focusing on avoiding unnecessary … Read more

Atlanta Police Are Under Attack Yet Again, and Things Are Getting Quickly Out of Hand

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts discusses the intentional fire that resulted in the destruction of police motorcycles – and if the situation could get worse. Tempers have already been flaring between Atlanta police officers and other residents of the city – and now they’ve suddenly come to a boil. Over the weekend, several Atlanta Police Department motorcycles were set ablaze intentionally by unidentified suspects, who used incendiary devices to spark the flames. The fire marks … Read more

A Judge Just Stopped the Biden Administration From Trying To Censor Posts On Social Media – But What Was the President Up To?

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts ponders why President Biden would be going after social media – especially with the current situation surrounding his son, Hunter. The First Amendment has won yet again – but the most recent case involving it has certainly left a lot of questions. Per this report from The Epoch Times, a federal judge has partially granted an injunction that would prevent various Biden administration officials and agencies from working alongside big … Read more

City by the Bay Feels the Brunt of Woke (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally appeared in NewsMax.) San Francisco is imploding, and they have no one to blame but themselves. The government and citizens turned on the police and the rule of law in an effort to virtue signal, and it came back to bite them. Those actions just a few years ago started a ripple effect that even when San Franciscans realized the problem, they couldn’t stop it. It had become an out-of-control snowball, rolling down a … Read more

Letts: More Americans Are Going Conservative – And Biden Thinks That Makes Them a Threat

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(Originally published in Western Journal.) Recently, a Gallup poll revealed that the number of Americans who identify as conservative has risen dramatically. Based on the survey, 38 percent of Americans consider themselves conservative on social issues — the highest that number has been since 2012. For that matter, economic conservatism also rose, with 44 percent of Americans taking that route. By comparison, the percentage of individuals who identify as liberal on social issues has dropped, going … Read more

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security Reportedly Ignored Vital Information Regarding January 6th (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts provides his thoughts on the matter, as well as what this potentially means for those arrested at the U.S. Capitol. The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security are once again on the justice radar, following findings from what took place on January 6th, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol. According to AP News, both departments reportedly downplayed “a massive amount of intelligence information” ahead of the gathering, in which several dozen … Read more

New York is hiding criminal histories (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in American Thinker.) New York is inviting criminals to move to the state.  Not literally, but its actions once again are showing that it won’t hold criminals accountable.  It began with liberal politicians decriminalizing certain crimes and forcing police to prioritize the calls they answer because of shortages of police officers.  However, some criminals do get arrested.  If that happened, liberal district attorneys drop charges, or liberal judges dismiss cases. If criminals are unlucky enough to … Read more

Why Is Mysterious White Powder Getting Sent To Donald Trump and Others?

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts takes a closer look at this concerning matter. Targeted political threats are becoming more commonplace, especially with some people unable to hold back about how they feel about them. With that, we’ve seen a number of mystery powder letters sent to Kansas Republicans, former President Trump, and Supreme Court Justice Thomas. Though none of these have yet to cause any casualties, it’s a trend that’s deeply disturbing – and potentially … Read more

The IRS May No Longer Be Able To Buy Guns and Ammo – And Have To Sell the Ones They Currently Have (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts praises the new bill put together by Sen. Ernst – but still can’t help but wonder why the IRS needed weapons to begin with. In the past, it was reported that the IRS was somehow arming its agents with guns and ammunition, though it failed to disclose why it was doing so. However, Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is putting together a bill that could end that. Titled the “Why … Read more

Only certain Black lives matter to BLM (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally posted in American Thinker.) The very people who wanted to defund the police are now finding themselves defunded. Why? Technically, the answer would be mismanagement of funds, but in part, it could be said that they weren’t living up to their name. People are starting to see beyond the name and realize that not all black lives mattered, just the ones who were friends and family with the organization’s management. In some regards, Black … Read more

Latest DOJ Move Against Former President Donald Trump, Showing Their Double Standard (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts discusses why President Joe Biden is being so well protected. Concern that Washington D.C. is living under a double standard expands. While Congress awaits the documentation by the FBI surrounding President Joe Biden’s reported dealings with Ukraine’s Burisma President, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken it upon themselves to indict former President Donald Trump regarding the possession of classified documents. One double standard is that Biden has his own … Read more

Reflecting On What Took Place in Uvalde One Year Later (By Michael Letts)

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Looking back on the horrifying incident – and what we may have learned from it. (Originally posted in Front Page Mag.) It still frustrates me to see what unfolded in Uvalde, Texas last year at Robb Elementary. On May 24th, 2022, a lone gunman entered the school, killing 19 students and two teachers while injuring 17 others. It’s considered the deadliest school shooting in Texas history. But the thing that many are still looking at … Read more

FBI Contempt of Congress Hearings: Is It A Blatant Betrayal of Public Trust? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts once again discusses the troubled bureau, and what could come next. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the current stand-off revolving around FBI Director Christopher Wray’s refusal to disclose potentially incriminating documents regarding President Biden. We’ll examine the potential consequences this confrontation could have on public trust, as well as the role of law enforcement in preserving transparency. Joining us now to discuss this further is Michael Letts, esteemed … Read more

President Biden Believes Pushing the Debt Ceiling Is Good For the United States, But Does It Really Show His Irresponsible Side? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts addresses the actions surrounding the debt ceiling, but also wonders where this will lead us in the future. There’s been a lot of back and forth surrounding the “debt ceiling” that the United States is currently facing, but apparently the Senate has managed to find a solution – and President Joe Biden is likely to sign off quickly on it. Biden has already faced immense pressure from his peers surrounding … Read more

Asheville Gets It on Police Officer Retention (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in NewsMax.) Asheville is a small- to medium-sized Southern city of 95,000 people. It’s not often in the national news as an example of something good or bad, but it is having deal with the fallout of the “Defund the Police” movement. We have come to expect large cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York to have problems with spiking crime. We have seen some small town devastated by the horrendous “Defund … Read more

Durham Believes FBI Should Have Never Conducted the Trump/Russia Investigation in 2016 (By: Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in Front Page Magazine.) But why let them off easy over it? For the longest time now, I’ve been questioning the actions of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Asking why they would be going after Christians over simple comments or, for that matter, parents who exhibit “bad behavior” when discussing sporting events. And don’t even get me started on why they led an “invasion” onto former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. But Special … Read more

Police Departments Are Facing an Uphill Struggle When It Comes To Hiring New Recruits (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts discusses what police departments – and their governments – can do to bring in much-needed new ranks. Police departments have already faced trouble over the past few years, between dwindling government funds and the entire “Defund the Police” campaign. But now they face even more concerns, as they struggle to bring in new officers to fill their vacancies. A new report from the Washington Post notes that some cities, including San Francisco … Read more

Uvalde: What Have We Learned One Year Later? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts reflects on the tragic event and explains how police response has increased for the better since then. This week marks the one year since a lone gunman infiltrated Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, killing 19 children and two adults. However, this incident has left a lot more questions than answers. For instance, why were so many police officers standing around outside, unable to move into the school to stop the … Read more

The Staggering Amount of Warrantless Searches Conducted By the FBI Can’t Go By Unanswered (Guest: Michael Letts)

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The law enforcement veteran and founder of InVest USA discusses a new report that explains just how far the FBI went for its own style of justice. As if the FBI weren’t already in enough trouble with whistleblower reports, a new filing by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) revealed some rather disturbing numbers right before the weekend. Per its report, the FBI improperly used warrantless search powers against citizens of the United States a staggering 278,000 … Read more

West Hollywood Is Finally Hiring Police Forces Again, But Why Was This Colossal Mistake Made In the First Place?

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts hopes other cities will learn from the California city’s mistake. It wasn’t even a year ago when the West Hollywood City Council voted to cut four police officers from their force, replacing them with unarmed “security ambassadors” in an effort to keep crime from running rampant. Alas, that plan didn’t work – in the least. Following months of robberies, assaults and other crimes within the city, the Council has reversed its … Read more

Portlant wants to re-fund its police (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in the American Thinker.) Portland, OR was one of the leading voices in the “Defund the Police” movement in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Politicians gave into the demands of like-minded rioters and activists and began cutting the budget of the city’s Bureau of Police. On its face, this should have been seen as a bad decision since the very people making the demands were rioting and damaging private and public property. … Read more

A Police Reform Bill Leads to Loss of Key Members of DC’s Force (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in Front Page Magazine.) Why do police officers leave their job? A few years prior, it could have been for a number of smaller reasons. Retirement was a big reason, though a certain few probably feel as if the job isn’t for them anymore. But those reasons sure have escalated over the past few years. Thanks to the “defund the police” movement that thousands of rioters and politicians have followed, police officers have … Read more

Soros-backed prosecutor Kim Gardner’s out; now it’s time to do better (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in American Thinker.) Kim Gardner is out as St. Louis circuit attorney. She resigned on May 4. Part of her resignation letter to Governor Mike Parson says, “Stepping back is the most powerful thing I can do to stop these outsiders from taking your views and your rights. I wanted to help the people of St. Louis when I took this job, and that’s still my north star. So, with a heavy heart but a … Read more

The Chinese Communist Party Takes Up Residence in America (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in Front Page Mag.) So you might have already known about the U.S. shooting down a Chinese surveillance balloon over U.S. shores just a few weeks ago – an act, by the way, that China wasn’t exactly too crazy about. But little did I realize just what kind of occupancy they would be taking up here. I’ve read two different reports now involving the Chinese Communist Party (or CCP for short) and how … Read more

Walmart Flees Chicago Amid Rampant Crime – Politicians Could Stop the Bleeding, But They Won’t (Guest: Michael Letts)

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(Originally appeared in The Western Journal.) Walmart announced its decision to close half of its stores in Chicago around the same time that hundreds of teens rioted for three days for no reason and promised more of the same. Politicians and media say there is no connection. It just shows how deceptive and ignorant they are. So how can this be? In a city with 2.7 million people, how can one of the most successful … Read more

Washington DC Police Continues to Be In Peril With the Departure of a Beloved Police Chief (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts wonders what kind of leadership Mayor Muriel E. Bowser truly provides. Even though the GOP has voted to dismantle a police reform law within the District, the Washington DC police are continuing to feel the after-effects with the departure of a much-respected police chief. Robert J. Contee III has retired from the force, looking to move into a top-level position within the FBI, according to the Washington Post. This is the latest … Read more

San Francisco State University believes assault and ransoming is a ‘disruption’ (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in American Thinker.) A mob assaults a woman and holds her for ransom.  The violence is caught on video, but no arrests are made.  And a San Francisco State University official praises the criminals. Is it any surprise that crime is running rampant in San Francisco and California?  The politicians can’t figure out who the criminals are. Earlier this month, a transgender mob assaulted Riley Gaines, a former NCAA women’s swimming champion, who, unlike “Lia” Thomas, is a … Read more

Six More Chinese Police Stations Appear To Be Operating In the United States (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts details why this should be of great concern to investigators. Even with the FBI making an arrest locally at a Chinese police station in New York a couple of weeks ago, that isn’t stopping new stations from setting up shop in the United States. A new report from The Epoch Times that six additional Chinese police stations have begun operating in the United States, spanning between California and New York. This is … Read more

Atlanta Police Receiving Active Shooter Vests April 27 after Domestic Terrorists Attacked site of Police Training Facility (Guest: Michael Letts)

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ATLANTA (April 26, 2023)– Media Event: InVestUSA, a 501c3 nonprofit is donating Ten Active shooter vests to the Atlanta Police Department in recognition of their noteworthy and heroic response to the defense of their training facility earlier from groups of domestic terrorists from around the country. Michael Letts, President and CEO of InVest USA said, “We representing millions of Americans across this country are proud to stand with Atlanta’s finest heroes who demonstrated that a … Read more

Bragg’s Empty Case (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in Front Page Mag.) How justice works – and doesn’t. Earlier this week, Donald Trump became the first former President to surrender to indictment charges brought upon him by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, including a reported payout to former porn star Stormy Daniels. (He would plead “not guilty” to these charges before returning to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.) Bragg insists that he … Read more

The GOP Have Fought Back Against Washington D.C.’s Troublesome Police Reform Law, But Not Everything Is So Easily Resolved (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts fears that police will still have an uphill battle if President Biden vetoes the disapproval. Things have been very rough for police officers over the past couple of years, between millions of dollars being removed from official budgets and the uproar from the “Defund the Police” movement. Now, Republicans just handed Washington D.C. officers a major victory – though it’s not likely to last. Mid-last week, the House voted to … Read more

A Lack of Lawyers Sets Oregon’s Criminals Free (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published on NewsMax.) Oregon, and especially, Portland, have had a shortage of public defenders for years. An American Bar Association report last year found that Oregon has only 31% of the attorneys it needs. This means the state needs nearly 1,300 more public defenders. The problem is now at a crisis level, in part, because of the soaring crime in cities like Portland. Indigent defendants are having to wait longer for their cases to go to … Read more

After Leak of FBI Memo Targeting Catholics, Christopher Wray Needs to Go (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in Western Journal.) I think we’ve seen just about enough from the FBI to take action. Over the past few months, we’ve heard from several whistleblowers (mainly former employees) who have had enough of Director Christopher Wray’s controversial decisions. This, on top of what we’ve seen at Mar-a-Lago and surrounding investigations of Hunter Biden, has just led to an amazing amount of imbalance. And apparently, the House Judiciary Committee has seen enough, too. … Read more

The Chinese Communist Party Is Starting To Pop More In the U.S., But What Can Be Done Before It Becomes Too Widespread? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts believes the Senate Judiciary Committee needs to act before things get worse with the CCP. There has been tension growing between the United States and China as of late; and now there are signs that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is trying to take up space within our very country. Just a few weeks after the U.S. had shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon over its territory, two separate incidents … Read more

Chicago Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson’s Refusal To Hire More Police Officers Is Coming Back To Bite Him With Rising Crime and “Teen Takeover” (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts explains why the Mayor-elect needs to do something now, before the city succumbs to even more chaos. Chicago has already seen a great deal of trouble over the years under former Mayor Lori Lightfoot, particularly with its lacking police presence and rising criminal activity. But now, under Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson, matters are getting much worse in the city. As reported over the weekend, a “Teen Takeover” has taken place, with hundreds … Read more

A 21-Year Old Air National Guardsman Has Been Arrested For Leaking Top Secret Documents, And It Just Makes No Sense (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts is confused as to how Jack Teixeira got his hands on such information – and why he did what he did with it. People do make dumb decisions these days – but it’s going to take an awful lot to top the colossal blunder that Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira just committed. The 21-year old was arrested Friday morning after reportedly leaking classified documents online through social channels. He has … Read more

If Chicagoans Want to Reduce Crime, Why do They Keep Voting Left? (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in CNS News.) When Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her bid for re-election last month, most people assumed the largest contributor to the loss was the rampant crime in the city. A poll conducted Jan. 31 to Feb. 3 found that 47 percent of likely mayoral election voters identified crimeand public safety as the most important issue in determining their vote. “Throughout her term, she has been criticized for her soft-on-crime approach, which has led to … Read more

House Judiciary Committee to Question FBI Director Over Spying on Churches (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts will demonstrate how misguided the FBI is. For months now, we’ve been hearing reports about the imbalanced and inappropriate enforcement  taking place within the FBI, from the unwarranted “invasion” of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate to several former employees turned whistleblowers discussing the disturbing practices of bureau director Christopher Wray and his agents. But now, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and his House Judiciary Committee are finally moving forward with their … Read more

Want Good Officers? See Beyond the Dollars (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published on NewsMax.) Just as defunding the police isn’t the answer to problems that Democrats have with policing in America, neither is turning policing into a money pit where money is thrown at the problem without understanding what the problem is. It hasn’t worked with education or government, and it won’t work with policing. Politicians have shown they just don’t understand. While cities that cut back on police funding found that it worsened the … Read more

In 2023 Democrats Find it OK to Blame 9 Year Old Victims for Being Shot (By Michael Letts)

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(This article originally published in CNS News.) On February 14, 2018, Nikolas Cruz opened fire on students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida and murdered 17 people. In the wake of that tragedy, imagine what the reaction would have been if people would have blamed the shooting on the dead people or raised money on behalf of causes Cruz supported. It didn’t happen. Even though Democrats went out and tried to … Read more

Democrats are using police to protect their power grabs (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in American Thinker.) Democrats don’t like the police, but they are more than willing to use them to enforce their abuses of power and overstepping of authority. A recent example of this is how police are used to help Democrats violate freedom of speech and freedom of assembly and the civil rights of Christians because Democrats don’t like their opinions. Members of two pro-life groups were arrested in North Carolina for praying and … Read more

Bragg’s War on the NYPD (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally appeared on Front Page Mag.) So, there are people out there that think our police officers are a scourge with no right to exist or exhibit their authority and that they don’t care about people. Nonproductive drivel like this litters the Internet highway and social media. Oh, but they couldn’t be more wrong. I’ve been on the front lines alongside my brothers and sisters in blue for over 30 years. Believe me when I … Read more

Guns are Blamed for Mental Health Problems (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in CNS News.) Much of the news recently has been dominated by the shooting and murder of three children and three faculty of a Tennessee Christian school by a trans-man. It is a tragic story, particularly for the loved ones of those killed. It is also shaping up as a hate crime against the students and faculty because of their Christian beliefs. Bookending those stories were often stories of Democrats and anti-gun advocates … Read more

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