There's been a lot of discussion in the criminal defense bloggosphere about the role of the criminal defense lawyer. Basically, prosecutors are supposedly charged with seeking justice. The question naturally arises then, are criminal defense lawyers also supposed to seek justice? And if so, what is their duty to their client? As near as I can tell, it started with a comment … [Read more...] about Of Criminal Defense and Flushing Toilets
I Am Not An FBI Agent
This is the seal of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, of which I am not an employee or representative:I am not trying to deceive you into thinking I am an agent or representative of the FBI, nor am I trying to assert any authority, FBI-like or otherwise. No matter what those goofballs at the FBI think.(Hat tip: Popehat, Gideon, Mark Bennett, Jeff Gamso, and Scott … [Read more...] about I Am Not An FBI Agent
Modesty Survey OR How To Dress Like a Slut
Hey girls -- and I'm talking to you teenagers here -- you want to know how to dress so that cute boys will notice you? Just check out this survey by the The Rebelution ("a teenage rebellion against low expectations") and find out what clothing boys think is a stumbling block for a girl who seeks a modest appearance. Then dress like that. Some sample results: 70% of guys think … [Read more...] about Modesty Survey OR How To Dress Like a Slut
A Pleasant Alternative to the Things Unsaid
This bit of embarassment to my whole gender has already been shredded here and here and here, so let me just offer a constructive suggestion: Dear Anne, Congratulations on your wedding day. I wish you and Robert all the best. Kind regards, Andrew Would that have been so fucking hard? … [Read more...] about A Pleasant Alternative to the Things Unsaid
Gerry Spence and the Economic Of Extremism
Economists generally believe that extremism is probably a mistake. That's because every choice involves a trade off. You'll start with the easiest trades first, but as you push to greater extremes, you'll have to trade off more and more things of value. For example, if you set out to own the fastest production car in the world, it will probably turn out to be uncomfortable, … [Read more...] about Gerry Spence and the Economic Of Extremism