Liberty/Virtue/RuleOfLaw β’ A republic, if you can keep it β’ 8thGen Missourian β’ fmr shoe shine boy & US Atty β’ USMC Col; combat vet; NatSec advisor β’ 1 Tim 1:15
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"[A] wounded or surrendered enemy in international armed conflict has more legal protection than an unborn human in the United States." - @TimGarrisonMO
We must protect unborn children. We must end abortion.
I've been in combat and I've been a civil litigator on the issue of abortion. Here's one of the great ironies I've encountered.
One of the oldest and most fundamental principles of the law of armed conflict β i.e., how nation states engage in mortal combat β is that once an enemy combatant is hors de combat (out of the fight), he is entitled to protection and may not be targeted, even as a "mercy killing" in the case of a mortally wounded soldier.
Put another way, a wounded or surrendered enemy in international armed conflict has more legal protection than an unborn human in the United States.
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I've been in combat and I've been a civil litigator on the issue of abortion. Here's one of the great ironies I've encountered.
One of the oldest and most fundamental principles of the law of armed conflict β i.e., how nation states engage in mortal combat β is that once an enemy combatant is hors de combat (out of the fight), he is entitled to protection and may not be targeted, even as a "mercy killing" in the case of a mortally wounded soldier.
Put another way, a wounded or surrendered enemy in international armed conflict has more legal protection than an unborn human in the United States.
This week, my wife and I made the very difficult decision to terminate the pregnancy due to Trisomy 21.
The choice was not made lightly. We really appreciate all of the personal stories that you guys shared with us, especially the unconditional support we received from fans with no matter what we decided.
I know some of you may be very disappointed to hear this news. We are devastated. This has been extremely traumatic for both of us, especially Ashley.
She underwent the procedure earlier this week and is on the mend. Thankfully, everything went smoothly, but emotionally we are drained.
Trisomy 21, also known as Down Syndrome, is caused by an extra chromosome. It is caused by an error in cell division, like a glitch. The odds of a baby having it is 1 in 1000.
When I first confronted this news, I was shocked but optimistic. If theyβre a little slow intellectually, then weβll make it work. I signed on to be a parent, come what mayβ¦but I just didnβt fully understand what Down Syndrome entailed.
Once we made it public, it became clear that MOST people donβt know what Down Syndrome entails (and no, itβs not the same as Autism):
50% of babies with DS have heart defects. 75% will have hearing challenges. Over 50% will have vision problems. Impaired immune function, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, delayed physical development, poor muscle tone, structural issues with face, decreased lifespan, etcβ¦Sadly, the list is long, feel free to look it upβ¦Down Syndome isnβt a βblessingβ, it is objectively shitty from a health perspective.
I didnβt realize just how rough it is for the child, let alone the familyβ¦more often than not, they would be fully dependent on others for the rest of their life.
The miscarriage risk is also close to 50%, which made matters worseβ¦they may never see the light of day and it puts Ashley further at risk.
We spoke with doctors, friends, family and genetic counselors and learned that up to 90% of women terminate their pregnancy after learning the baby has Trisomy 21.
This was WAY higher than I expected, I thought it would be lower given that I hear so many say they kept or would keep the baby. I believe thatβs because most terminations happen privately, it feels shameful. A lot of judgment being cast.
You never think youβd be in this type of situation until it happens to you and then things change.
To all of my fans who have weighed in on this topic who have Autism, Down Syndrome or any other conditionsβ¦we appreciate you. You matter a lot and weβre glad youβre here. I commend you and your families for having the strength and courage to push forward.
As for us, we made a difficult decision that we believe in the long-run will be beneficial for our family. Thankfully, we had a choice.
It will take a little time to move on, but we are excited to try again in the future and hopefully have a better outcome.
Love you guys & thank you for understanding. β€οΈ
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Free-agent CB LβJarius Sneed is visiting today with the Kansas City Chiefs. Sneed played for the Chiefs before they traded him to the Titans..
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Hereβs one argument for pitchers having to hit: Pretty sure Abner wouldnβt be thrusting his, uh, hips toward the @Cardinals dugout like that if he had to go stand in the batterβs box and risk taking a 93-mph heater in the ribs.
May 27
Abner Uribe with a triple chop toward the Cardinals dugout and Pat Murphy wasnβt happy about it
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.@ScottBradyPA became a good friend during our time as @USAttorneys together in President Trump's first term. One of the finest in our class. @VP could not have made a better choice. Go get 'em, Scott!
May 23
The era of unchecked fraud against the American taxpayer is over. Iβm proud to serve as Executive Director of the @WHFraudTF led by @VP Vance and @AfergusonFTC. As a former Trump United States Attorney, Iβm continuing the fight against criminals who exploit our nation. My promise to you is this: we will fight EVERY DAY to protect you and your loved ones from fraudsters who steal from YOU and threaten our most vulnerable fellow Americans. πΊπΈ
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Standing among the white crosses at the Normandy American Cemetery is moving. Finding the graves of several sons of Missouri made it personal.
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This is vile. Delete it, apologize, and fire whoever was involved. Disgusting.
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Deleted, but not forgotten.
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Saying the quietβbut very obviousβpart out loud.
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Thank you, Stephen Colbert.
ALT An image of Kamala Harris and Stephen Colbert toasting a can of beer on "The Late Show."
ALT An image of Barack Obama and Stephen Colbert laughing in front of Obama campaign memorabilia at the Obama Presidential Library.
ALT An image of Stephen Colbert interviewing a smiling Michelle Obama on "The Late Show."
ALT An image of Joe Biden and Stephen Colbert pointing at each other and smiling.
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Mike Berry is a Marine Corps colleague and personal friend of mine, and would be a phenomenal judge. Former prosecutor, criminal defense, a ton of appellate arguments, principled constitutionalist. A Marine lieutenant colonel and Afghanistan veteran with 21 years of service who can still max out the USMC physical fitness test. Devoted husband, adoptive dad, faithful Christian. Texas and America would benefit from his appointment.
New: A group of conservatives earlier this month pushed Texas's senators to make a pair of lawyers the nominees for two federal judgeships in Dallas. One has since been nominated, another -- a former Cruz staffer -- hasn't. W/@oliviaalafriz news.bloomberglaw.com/us-lawβ¦
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Please send me the approved list of policy issues on which Christians are to have opinions. When it comes to education, sexuality, abortion, marriage, pornography, vaccines, bioscience, the religious roots of our political institutions, etc., weβre more often mocked or told to stop imposing our religious views on others.
May 20
As KC grows its nuclear weapons footprint, where are the Christians? | Opinion kansascity.com/opinion/readeβ¦
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The Missouri Office of Prosecution Services is hiring a General Counsel! Help us promote justice and the rule of law by supporting Missouri's 115 county and circuit attorneys! prosecutors.mo.gov/files/MOPβ¦
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The Supreme Court is corrupt.
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βCountry clerksβ are a dying breed, but they can get you some Dapper Dan pomadeβ¦if you have time to wait.
May 15
Country clerks confused as Missouri AG forces gerrymandered map down their throats | Opinion kansascity.com/opinion/opn-cβ¦
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Hear, hear!
May 16
Mike is a good attorney and, more important, a good man.
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Not sure what those calves are plotting in my woodshedβ¦
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I've been a prosecutor most of my career, known hundreds of LEOs, and placed folded flags into the hands of grieving widows. The dedication, sacrifice, and risk required of police work deserves our deepest appreciation.
#PoliceWeek #BackTheBlue #ThinBlueLine #RuleOfLaw
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Why wonβt Congress act to end the epidemic of violence committed with Revolutionary War muskets?
May 14
A musket from 1776 can fire a lead ball at a velocity of around 1,000 feet per second.
Imagine what that can do to a human body. Yet under federal and most state laws, itβs exempt from gun regulations. Many antique or replica guns arenβt considered firearms and even convicted felons can own them.
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I bet you wonβt immigrate to Mexico for βfree healthcare.β
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This is remarkable. Maybe we should all immigrate to Mexico. Kind of a reverse thing.
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