It's hardly the greatest infringement of free speech I've ever heard of, but this doesn't sound right: The manager of a North Chicago sandwich shop learned in a Lake County courtroom this week that the difference between a joke in poor taste and an inflammatory remark is about 75 bucks. Arjunsinh Sindha, 64, said he feels as if he was treated unfairly when he was fined $75 … [Read more...] about “Hey, are you a terrorist?”
Know Any Good Protest Songs?
I'm trying to put together a music playlist, and so I'm appealing to you, my Gentle Readers, to help me find songs of a certain type. I'm calling them protest songs, but that's probably not a very good description. I'm not talking about, for example, '60's anti-war chants, and I'd like to avoid an excess of Dylan. The only way I can think of to explain what I want is to give a … [Read more...] about Know Any Good Protest Songs?
Of Criminal Defense and Flushing Toilets
There's been a lot of discussion in the criminal defense bloggosphere about the role of the criminal defense lawyer. Basically, prosecutors are supposedly charged with seeking justice. The question naturally arises then, are criminal defense lawyers also supposed to seek justice? And if so, what is their duty to their client? As near as I can tell, it started with a comment … [Read more...] about Of Criminal Defense and Flushing Toilets
I Am Not An FBI Agent
This is the seal of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, of which I am not an employee or representative:I am not trying to deceive you into thinking I am an agent or representative of the FBI, nor am I trying to assert any authority, FBI-like or otherwise. No matter what those goofballs at the FBI think.(Hat tip: Popehat, Gideon, Mark Bennett, Jeff Gamso, and Scott … [Read more...] about I Am Not An FBI Agent
Modesty Survey OR How To Dress Like a Slut
Hey girls -- and I'm talking to you teenagers here -- you want to know how to dress so that cute boys will notice you? Just check out this survey by the The Rebelution ("a teenage rebellion against low expectations") and find out what clothing boys think is a stumbling block for a girl who seeks a modest appearance. Then dress like that. Some sample results: 70% of guys think … [Read more...] about Modesty Survey OR How To Dress Like a Slut