Eugene Volokh points out that Washington state has some really strict laws about the relationships between healthcare providers and their patients. The usual rationale behind these laws is that an exploitive power relationship exists between a doctor and his patients, but I don't understand how that works. Perhaps in some (possibly mythical) past era doctors were viewed as … [Read more...] about Power and Relationships
The Black Donnellys
This show has not been on the air yet, but as a critic, I am able to get advanced copies of shows. Okay, I’m full of it. I got it from Netflix. It's available on DVD with a mid-season recap of the show Heroes. NBC doesn’t seem to be fully behind this show. The Netflix DVD gives Heroes top billing and it only features a recap of the season so far. You would think that … [Read more...] about The Black Donnellys
Iraq: Why We Didn’t Win When We Won
President Bush has offered his plan for Iraq, and in fielding criticism of it, Press Secretary Tony Snow has said anybody who didn't like Bush's plan should offer a better one. I'm planning to answer that challenge in a series of modest proposals. This is just background. Jennifer the Feral Genius wrote in her blog: ...I can’t quite bring myself to believe we’re going to … [Read more...] about Iraq: Why We Didn’t Win When We Won
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Me
I don't normally do memes, but I've been too busy to write much original material this week, so here goes. (Tom at Doors of Deception tagged me with this one.) Five things people who know me might be surprised to hear: Floater. I have a permanent floater in my left eye that's right near the center of my vision. When it drifts in to the exact center, I tend to reflexively … [Read more...] about Five Things You Didn’t Know About Me
Never Get Busted: Mixed Messages
A few weeks ago, I mentioned former police officer Barry Cooper and his hugely hyped but not-yet-released Never Get Busted video that purported to explain how not to get busted for drugs. My gut feeling was that it was going to be a big disappointment. Nevertheless, I ordered a copy, on the theory that I could watch it so that you don't have to. I haven't received the video … [Read more...] about Never Get Busted: Mixed Messages