Year: 2011

  • CRIME AND PUNISHMENT DEPT.

    We All Knew This Was Coming: Caylee’s Law

    I haven’t posted anything about Casey Anthony trial. I’d pretty much like to keep it that way because, really, I don’t know anything about the case. On the other hand, I know there’s a long and painful history of laws like this: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 6, 2011 Contacts: Michelle Crowder, “Caylee’s Law” petition-starter, 918-289-8479 (CDT)Brian… Read more

  • TRAVEL DEPT.

    The Road to Chicago

    So, after I drove to Avalon, I had to drive back to Chicago. My wife had gone to Avalon ahead of me with her friends, and I was going to meet her there and bring her home. We were planning to swing south into Kentucky to visit family on the way. Step one was getting… Read more

  • SELF PROMOTION DEPT.

    Recently on Nobody’s Business

    Acouple of things from the other blog: Maggie McNeill gives a nice overview of the different styles of laws about prostitution. My road trip gives me an excuse to address one of the sillier arguments against libertarianism.   Read more

  • TRAVEL DEPT.

    The Road to Avalon

    So I just drove from Chicago to the Jersey Shore, and boy are my arms tired… Knees. I meant to say, boy are my knees tired. They got really stiff from sitting in one position for 20 hours of drive time over 2 days. I wanted to leave on Thursday morning, but a couple of… Read more

  • SCATTERSHOT DEPT.

    Scattershot 2011-06-23

    I’m going to take a break for a week or so (maybe), but here are a few random shots around the web: I’ve always wondered why the TSA doesn’t make it easier for passengers at security checkpoints to mail packages that they’re not allowed to take on planes. I believe Jennifer has stumbled on the… Read more