As IRS crusades against Americans hiding money offshore, Latin American tax cheats flock to U.S. banks

By Michael Hudson

U.S. and its banks called "biggest tax haven" in world

Excerpts from this story referencing "law-abiding citizens":

"… s, dentists, architects and other affluent Latin Americans who are usually law-abiding citizens — except when it comes to reporting their incomes and bank balances to t …"

Carrying concealed weapons just keeps getting easier

By Rick Schmitt

A multitude of states have eased requirements to carry concealed weapons

Excerpts from this story referencing "law-abiding citizens":

"… s put to a final vote. “Right now, a bad guy knows that is a place where law-abiding citizens will not carry a firearm.”The lawmakers had already heard in committee f …"

"… ome Republicans expressed grave doubts, saying the law would put otherwise law-abiding citizens in an inherently dangerous environment.Tavern owners didn’t need the tro …"

"… members.Even when justified, however, the use of force can leave otherwise law-abiding citizens with powerfully ambivalent feelings.When somebody drove off with his car w …"

NRA pushed 'stand your ground' laws across the nation

By Susan Ferriss

Gun-rights group used endorsements, campaign cash and political pressure to spread laws nationwide.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Trayvon Martin":

"… is now under a cloud as a result of the controversial February shooting of Trayvon Martin, 17, in Sanford, Fla. The 28-year-old shooter, George Zimmerman, who was l …"

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As firearm ownership rises, Florida gun murders increase

In the last decade, gun murders in Florida have surged 38 percent. Experts are divided about the cause.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Trayvon Martin":

"… s “stand your ground” law in the February 2012 shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Those on both sides of the gun control debate say the killing emboldened …"