The Nurse Who Wouldn't Draw (First) Blood by Kevin Wilson This article was first appeared in The Havok Journal in September 2017. By now, you’ve all likely seen the video of the nurse in Utah who got arrested for refusing to let a cop draw blood from an unconscious patient. Just about everyone and their brother has dissected the video down to the microscopic level, … [Read more...]
The Failed War on Drugs
The Failed War on Drugs by James A. Gagliano It is difficult to write these words. But the War on Drugs has been a colossal failure. Recently reflecting on my own participation in this war, as a retired federal agent who was assigned to several counter-narcotics units with the FBI and NYPD during a 25-year law enforcement career, I recently stumbled upon a reckoning. … [Read more...]
Lessons Dad Taught Me
Lessons Dad Taught Me by Michael Bama Katt ______________________________________________________________________ 1. Stand up to shake a man’s hand. 2. You ain't much of a man if you can't handle being around people who don't see the world through your lens. 3. And you ain't much of a man if you can't have your opinion challenged. 4. Never make … [Read more...]
The Military Utility of the “Porn-Sniffing Dog”
The Military Utility of the "Porn-Sniffing Dog" by Scott Faith This article first appeared in The Havok Journal 22 September 2016. I'll admit it, I was skeptical when I first read a story about a "porn-sniffing dog." "How does that work exactly," I wondered. It was disconcerting to think about what someone would have to do to his porn to make it where a dog can sniff … [Read more...]
If You Say You Miss September 12th, 2001, You’re a Shortsighted A–hole
If You Say You Miss 9/12, You’re a Shortsighted A--hole by John Chandler I always forget about September 11, 2001 until September 11, 2001. The specifics I mean. There’s always reminders and stories on social media and something goes viral and makes the rounds on social media. This year it was iPhone alarms for the planes hitting, which I thought was clever. Some images … [Read more...]
Why the American Public Should Not Fear Terrorists
Why the American Public Should Not Fear Terrorists by Marshall McGurk Editor's note: This article first appeared in The Havok journal on 31 August 2015. “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s words from his first inaugural address on March 4, 1933 are more appropriate now than ever before. His tirade against fear was meant to … [Read more...]
How To Talk To Your Kids About September 11th
How To Talk To Your Kids About September 11th by Justina Bahrain September 11th is a date none of us will forget but that many of our children know little about. That day and its aftermath are important parts of our history that we want to share with our children but may hesitate to do since it is a scary thought for adults let alone the delicate minds of our children. Here … [Read more...]
A Warrior’s Tirade: The Price of Identity Politics
A Warrior's Tirade: The Price of Identity Politics by Michael Bama Katt Shouldn't come as much of a surprise how far ranging my natural habitat is. My first 35 years were military/conservative, and I've since picked up some very dear friends from over there on the port side of plumb. I'm grateful for most all y'all. If you break my friends down to their fundamental … [Read more...]
Know Your Flag and National Anthem Etiquette
Know Your Flag and National Anthem Etiquette by Marshall McGurk San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick ignited a national conversation when he remained seated for the National Anthem during a preseason game on August 26, 2016. The discussion points are many: patriotism, race and racism in America, free speech, and even leadership. On Labor Day and every day, … [Read more...]
The Draft Next Door: The First Generation of the “Warrior Class?”
The Draft Next Door: The First Generation of the "Warrior Class?" by Christopher Paul Meyer I live next door to musicians. There are three of them, all in their mid-twenties. They're really friendly, even when they drink and smoke dope. But I'm the square. I'm the one who they see ambling to my truck in full camouflage in the darkness of an early weekend morning. I'm the … [Read more...]
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