Changes to Miranda rights

Sherry Colb blogs about the recent Supreme Court ruling on Miranda rights. In the Case of Warden v. Thompkins, the Court ruled that when a suspect is being interrogated and wants to insert the right to remain silent, the suspect have to tell the interrogators. In spite of staying silent for most of the time, the police interrogated the suspect for 3 hours until he confessed. Colbs explain the two different views on the right to remain silent. On one view, it’s only the right not to respond, even if the suspect is sitting in the interrogation room for hours. The other view is the right not to respond. The Court believe it’s only the right not to respond. It the suspect wants to remain silent, the suspect have to tell the interrogators that.
I’m diagnosed with autism and I’m concerned what effect this would have on people how are diagnosed with mental disease. Growing up in special needs school, I met a lot of people who could be pressured to talk. In spite of the ruling, I believe every police department should recognize the right not to be interrogated.
In other News, Missouri voters would have the chance to express how they feel about a portion of Obamacare, the mandate to get health insurance. On August 3rd, the would have a chance to vote for Prop. C, stating the federal government does not have the authority force people to get health insurance.

I'm running for the 64th district.

I'm running for State Representative of the 64th district. I am in favor of medical marijuana. I supported proposition A, a halve cents sales tax to restore, improve, and expand Metro services. I voted against the gay marriage ban in 2004. I'm pro-choice. I support school choice, low taxes, and oppose eminent domain abuse. I'm running in the Republican Primary in a Democratic district. I want my constituents to know that as State Representative, I'm willing to break ranks with the Republican Party if necessary for the betterment of the district.
I just want to say, I'm not part of the St. Louis Tea Party because they are not sensitive to the needs of my district. My message to the Republican Party is to think long and hard before embracing the Tea Party.
The Republican Party I know is the Party of Lincoln, a Party that supports school choice and stand for economic freedom. As State Representative, will work with legislators on both side of the isle to find bi-partisan solutions.
I hope I can have your support. Please email me at damienherr@yahoo.com to find out what you can do to help my candidacy.
And support the Safe Chemical Act of 2010 because toxic chemicals can cause everything from asthma to cancer and children are the most vulnerable. Unfortunately, nearly 85% of all chemicals are not tested for health effect.

St. Louis Marijuana Liberation Day

*Stop the Lies
*End the Prison State
*Stop all cannabis arrest

Come join us as we March to the Arch in support of Worldwide Marijuana Liberation Day 2010 on Saturday, May 1!

We'll be meeting at Keiner Plaza (near the old courthouse at Broadway and Market) at 3:30 P.M. and we march to the Arch at 4:20!

We'll have special guest speakers and lots of excitement down at the Arch and a party afterwards on the landing.

This event is free and open to the public.

Prop. A passed

Prop. A passed with 63%. of the vote. Now Metro does not have to cut needed services. Opponents argue the tax would hurt businesses. But if people lose their jobs because they can't get to work, then employers would have to pay the unemployment tax. I will continue to support public transportation.
Another goal I continue to support is the decriminalize marijuana petition. There is going to be a meeting this Thursday February 11, 2010 at
7:00 P.M. at CAMP at 3026 Cherokee in the City of St. Louis, 63118 - everyone is welcome!

Yes, I'm on the ballot and I'm Republican

I'm running for I'm running for State Representative of the 64th district to legalize medical marijuana, support public transportation and oppose eminent domain abuse. Today I was circulating a city wide ballot initiative to decriminalize marijuana. I'm a director of the Greater St. Louis Area of NORML. I am always looking for volunteers to circulate the petition as well. Please spread the word and visit my facebook page.