American Sniper
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Law
Appeals Court Says Chris Kyle Shouldn’t Owe Jesse Ventura $1.8M
There could be a new trial for the defamation portion of the suit.
Arts & Entertainment
Who Was the Real Chris Kyle?
Likely he was something in between the extremes of a saintly defender of liberty and a racist serial killer.
Crime
Chris Kyle’s Accused Killer Won’t Face Death Penalty
The trial of Eddie Routh is set to begin in February.
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Arts & Entertainment
Bradley Cooper Wears Short Shorts to Play Chris Kyle in American Sniper
So that's how Navy SEALs dress.
Crime
What Troubles Me About the Legend of Chris Kyle
I've no doubt that Kyle's wartime heroics saved many American lives, and that he and men like him deserve our thanks for the sacrifices they made. But in considering his legacy, I can't get past that story (first written by Mike on this blog, and fleshed out at the beginning of his magazine piece) about Kyle killing two would-be carjackers at a gas station along Highway 67 south of Dallas. Leave aside for the moment the issue of whether this story is true. Let's say that it all went down precisely as Kyle described it to Mike. I find that even more disturbing then if he'd just made the whole thing up. Here's why: