07-08-11: Gun-Free School Zones (Plus: Senator Marco Rubio [R] Video)

Beware of Dr. Jihad by Michelle Malkin Our homeland security officials have sent fresh warnings to foreign governments that "human bombs" may try to board planes with surgically implanted explosives. * VIDEOS * TODAY'S HOT PICKS * 1. VIDEO: Marco Rubio [R] "We Don't Need New Taxes, We Need New Taxpayers" 2. VIDEO: Rick Santelli Attacks Gov't Spending in Latest Battle Cry 3. VIDEO: Vet Gets Eviction Notice over Patriotic Displays 4. VIDEO: Rep. Keith Ellison [D]: Social Security Not Contributing To Deficit 5. VIDEO: Once a lawyer, now a baker 6. VIDEO: Judiciary Committee Probes Justice Kagan‘s Role in Obamacare 7. VIDEO: The much anticipated Sarah Palin documentary 8. VIDEO: Writing in Cursive: Skill Lost on America's Youth? 9. VIDEO: JDL Disrupts Pali Propagandizer Omar Barghouti In Toronto University Speaking Event 10. VIDEO: Saudi Columnist: Women In Arab World Are ‘Slaves' Gun-Free School Zones Tom McLaughlin The irony of having a law that demands that schools be gun-free zones is that, should someone with ill intent bring a gun into the building, no-one would be able to do a thing about it. Islam the Alien Edward Cline An author gives his personal opinion on Islam, comparing the irrationality of its desire to subjugate rational societies to its beliefs to the motivations of fictional aliens. How Do We (and Afghanistan) Negotiate with the Taliban? Dr. Laina Farhat-Holzman Negotiating with the Taliban presupposes that they are going to hold the same respect for agreements as we do. They have no intention of honoring terms set by infidels. Punishing Good Citizenship Marilyn Penn Trials of high profile cases become opportunities for jurors to make a buck from spin-off deals. Is this being fair to the principles of justice, where a jury acts from civic duty and not for profit? Terrorist Dohrn Linked to Mexican Killer Case Cliff Kincaid The White House tried to prevent the execution of child-killing illegal alien Humberto Leal Garcia. Former terrorist Bernadine Dohrn lobbied against his execution. Was she listened to? Today's Hot Topics We choose, you peruse. 1. Top Obama adviser says unemployment won't be key in 2012 [THE HILL] 2. Anti-Terror Sensor That Scans Crowds for Bombers Tested in U.K. [FOX] 3. House votes to cut off aid to Libyan rebels [WT] 4. Security Shake-Up: Pentagon's Second-Ranking Official Announces Resignation [THE BLAZE] 5. Boehner: Tax reform 'under discussion' but GOP won't allow hikes [THE HILL] 6. Report: Obama's oil company tax proposal would jeopardize thousands of jobs 7. Why the Shock Over Atlanta Teacher Cheating? [PAJAMAS] 8. Mortgage Aid for Unemployed Expanded [WSJ] 9. Debt Talks Turn to Social Security Cuts [BLOOMBERG] 10. Issa Says He Doesn't Believe Holder's Testimony Was Accurate [CNS] Egypt: Desire for Money - Jizya - Prompts Attacks on Christians Raymond Ibrahim Egypt's Christians are being offered no protection by the interim government as Salafist Muslims attack them and demand they pay "protection money" - the jizya tax. Iran Approaching Fission? I'm Talking Politics, not Nukes Dr. Michael Ledeen President Ahmadinejad of Iran is in a confrontation with the Mullahs and his position is at risk, but he attacks the Revolutionary Guards who were formerly his allies. Quote of the Day - July 8, 2011 The quality of greatness... Freedom of the Press, or Aiding and Abetting a Crime? Barry Shaw The Israeli blockade is legal. Therefore, the journalists who are vowing to embed themselves within the Gaza flotilla - such as those from Russia Today - will be complicit in a crime. cick here to sign up for FSM's e-mail updates!