Civilian Trials for Terrorists = Good Idea
I think Ed Brayton makes the case.
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Persecution for Christians who Accept Evolution
ByhenryWhen Troy Brittain started blogging, I knew we’d get some good stuff, and his post More Irony from the ID Creationist Crowd is a good example. It seems unlikely that the real interest of the ID crowd is academic freedom.
Libby Found Guilty
ByhenryOf course, if I reversed the numbers, I could say, “found not guilty.” He was found guilty of 4 of 5 counts, according to the Washington Post. I would hate to second-guess the jury, even though I have grave doubts on the average IQ of a jury that could survive voir dire under the circumstances….
If True, This is Good
ByhenryPublic pressure is sometimes a good thing, as shown by this story on Rep. Jefferson. See my previous comment.
Jon Stewart on the Debt Deal
ByhenrySometimes one finds more truth in comedy than in the regular medai. The Daily ShowGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook Of course, if you think about it, we, the American people, would thus be our own worst enemy. And regarding the 77% who think our leaders…
Prepare, then Vote!
ByhenrySince the Foley scandal broke I’ve read and heard a number of commentators talk about the danger of evangelical Christians staying home on election day. The suggestion is that especially the conservative “family values” voters will be so put off by the Foley scandal and the apparent lack of action by the leadership to deal…