When I first wrote about the botched drug raid in which Atlanta police killed a 92-year-old woman, I assumed that none of the officers were at fault. After all, the raid was legal because they had a warrant. Mrs. Johnston wasn't actually a drug dealer, but apparently she didn't realize the invaders were police, so she shot at them in self-defense. The police, in fear for … [Read more...] about Possible Charges in the Kathryn Johnston Case
Bootsy, R.I.P.
This is my friend Cindy's cat, Bootsy, who unexpectedly passed away earlier today. Bootsy was 6 years old. … [Read more...] about Bootsy, R.I.P.
Someone Must Suffer for this Defeat
I don't really understand sports much. Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass writes: Please don't take it out on this team, and please don't take it out on quarterback Rex Grossman. ... And now that they've lost this Super Bowl, the last thing we need to do as fans is to keep pressing down on them some more. It's not honorable, and it's not worthy. If he means we shouldn't … [Read more...] about Someone Must Suffer for this Defeat
Go Bears!
Update: Er...not so much. … [Read more...] about Go Bears!
A Modest Proposal for Iraq: Pocket the Victory
[Note: This post is part of what was supposed to be a series of satirical posts that explore aspects of the United States' involvement in conflicts in the Middle East. If it seems neither funny nor informative, that's because these posts didn't work out. Please don't assume I actually believe any of what I'm saying.]President Bush has offered his plan for Iraq, and in … [Read more...] about A Modest Proposal for Iraq: Pocket the Victory