Let me be perfectly clear about this: Scott Andringa tried to put a paraplegic man in prison for 25 years for having too many pain pills. This happened a few years ago, and obviously the story is a bit more complicated than I can summarize in that one sentence, but that's basically what happened. The paraplegic man is named Richard Paey. He's been in a car accident, he's … [Read more...] about Prosecutor Scott Andringa Tried To Put a Paraplegic Man In Prison For 25 Years For Having Too Many Pain Pills
Can’t Deduct Defense?
It's a good question, really... Over at Popehat, Patrick has this to say about Joel Rosenberg's defense fund: Note that this is not tax-deductible. The government does not encourage its subjects to stand up for the blameless. Well, why the hell not? As far as I can tell, the tax rule for legal expenses is that the expenses are tax deductible only if they are business or income … [Read more...] about Can’t Deduct Defense?
Shut Up About Yer Damned Snow!
Geez, every frickin' time I gotta hear about it! A snowstorm hits the east coast, and it's national news. You know why? Because that's where all the news organizations have their big offices--New York and Washington--and it's not really news until it happens to them. But you know what? North American weather patterns move from west to east, so every time you folks on the east … [Read more...] about Shut Up About Yer Damned Snow!
More Reasons Why the TSA is the Worst Agency Ever
Jennifer Abel gets off a good rant explaining part of the problem: Should've left well enough alone. Should've stayed off-line. But no-I checked a couple of news websites instead and read something which must've shown on my face, for my boyfriend asked, "What's wrong?" "Nothing," I snapped in the same tone of voice most people use to say "Fuck you and everyone you love." Then … [Read more...] about More Reasons Why the TSA is the Worst Agency Ever
Merry Christmas, Joel
I just wanted to take a moment to wish Joel Rosenberg a Merry Christmas! Yeah, Joel, you heard me. I know you're Jewish, so I suppose it's just Chinese food on Saturday to you, but I'm glad you're home with your family today. For a while there, that was not a sure thing, so I think it's cause for a bit of merriment. … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas, Joel