04-05-11: Father of 9/11 Hero's Moving Reaction to Holder's Announcement on Military Tribunals (Plus:Presidential Policy: Does It Make the Grade?)

Vin's Notes on Islamism: Part Six Documenting Islamist incursions around the globe. Vin Ienco Koran burning and murder, calls to limit freedom of speech in favor of Muslims, and threats to bomb a Royal Wedding. * VIDEOS * TODAY'S HOT PICKS * 1.Video: Rush on Paul Ryan's (R) Next Budget "Substantively Superb, Politically Brilliant " 2. Video: Father of 9/11 Hero's Moving Reaction to Eric Holder's Announcement on Military Tribunals 3. Video: Beck TV: Afghans Chant ‘Death to America' After Friday Prayers 4. Video: Eric Holder Complains About Military Tribunal Venue for 9-11 TERRORIST Mastermind 5. Video: All-Female, American Sortie Flies Bombing Mission Against Taliban 6. Paul Ryan (R): Proposed Budget Cuts $6.2 Trillion In Spending Over The Next 10 Years - Puts The Nation On Track To Pay Off Our National Debt 7. Cost of Illegal Immigrants from a California Teacher Working in a Title 1 School 8. Administration quietly appoints Muslim Brotherhood to key posts 9. Video: Senate Judiciary Chairman Leahy (D): ‘Would Be A Prosecutor's Dream To Try' Sept. 11 Mastermind ‘In A Federal Court' 10. Video: Japan: Dog Reunited with Owner after Spending 3 Weeks At Sea Following Tsunami The Divinity Dupes at Yale Herbert London Bridge-building exercises between faiths, such as one at Yale recently, expect non-Muslims to embrace and tolerate Islam. However, Islam is not expected to respect other faiths. Libyan Constitution on the Make Gary H. Johnson, Jr. The legitimacy of Libya's rebels is ultimately tied to the wording of a constitution that has not yet been finalized. Democracy's Problems with Islam Amil Imani As it welcomed its diverse people, America united them around a set of core values such as respect for human rights, democratic governance, and the rule of law. Why has this changed? Holder Backs Down on Trials for Terrorists at Gitmo Jim Kouri, CPP After criticizing the Bush administration for having military trials for Gitmo detainees, the Obama administration is now doing the same... Lack of a Long Term Plan in Libya James Carafano, PhD, Presidential Policy: Does It Make the Grade? The administration wants to bring a settlement to Libya, but which nations will be tasked to do that? With no clear strategy, a clear outcome will not be coming soon... From a "Murderous Fistfight" to the "Ribbon Creek Massacre" Military History, W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Commemorating this week's anniversaries of defining events in American Military History. Today's Hot Topics We choose, you peruse. 1. Ryan to unveil budget plan that cuts $6 trillion in 10 years (CNN) 2. Holder Blames Congress for Forcing Hand on Military Commissions for 9/11 Detainees (FOX) 3. Obama starts 2nd-term bid as he officially files with FEC (WT) 4. Supreme Court Upholds School Vouchers (CNN) 5. Richard Goldstone's retraction cannot correct his defamation of Israel. (MONA CHAREN) 6. 60% of U.S. Military Deaths in Afghanistan Have Occurred Since Obama Was Inaugurated in 2009 (CNS) 7. Boehner tells Conservatives To Gird For Shutdown (REUTERS) 8. 41 Senate Liberals Vow To Filibuster Budget If It Defunds Planned Parenthood (THE HILL) 9. Illegal Aliens Set To Tilt Election Scales By Being Included In District Headcounts (DC CALLER) 10. Retired Teachers in California Earn More Than Working Teachers in 28 States Will Koran Burning Be Banned in The United States? Allan Wall When senior politicians discuss the suspension of the First Amendment in order not to offend Muslims, will freedom of speech remain protected in the United States? Free Speech in a Non Free World Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld Rachel Ehrenfeld received the 2011 Free Press Society's annual SAPPHO award for her work to keep speech free from spurious litigation. Read her speech to the society. No More Dhimmitude Andrew McCarthy When American politicians suggest throwing out First Amendment Rights to ensure Korans are not burned, instead of condemning Islamic brutality, something must change. Astroturf Pressure Behind Vermont's Rush to Single Payer Healthcare? Robert Maynard Vermont's leadership is pushing to make it the first state to introduce single-payer healthcare. Who is driving this campaign, and why? Media Back Democrats in Union Showdowns Roger Aronoff Union showdowns in Wisconsin, Indiana and Ohio have pitched Democrat-led unions against Republican officials, but the media is showing a distinct bias in its coverage of the conflicts. Click here to sign up for FSM's e-mail updates!