As a libertarian, I'd like our government to be a lot smaller, but even I acknowledge that there are a number of essential government functions. One of the most important of these is the justice system. That's why it angers me so much that our justice system (at all levels) has drifted so far from the core mission of protecting us from people doing bad things. Instead, it seems … [Read more...] about The Sex Crimes of Children
Scattershot 2009-09-21
Random shots around the web: How not to conduct an emergency drill. Scott Greenfield: So badass he doesn't remember how to give up. I agree with Peter Suderman: Patrick Swayze's coolest movie was neither Ghost nor Dirty Dancing. ...as well they should. … [Read more...] about Scattershot 2009-09-21
Sunday Song Lyrics – Tits On The Radio
I haven't done a Sunday Song Lyric in a long time, but I just recently heard a cut off the Scissor Sisters' debut album, Scissor Sisters , and I found an insight that I have to share: Creamsicle sky while the sun sets in the west Where are the queers on the piers, heard they gave it their best Now they got jobs at a local fast food chain Flippin' tricks for the burger, since … [Read more...] about Sunday Song Lyrics – Tits On The Radio
Scattershot 2009-09-14
Random shots around the web: Not the craziest religion I've ever heard about: godchuck. (Warning: Plays Music) My wife and I have had conversations like this. … [Read more...] about Scattershot 2009-09-14
Norman Borlaug, R.I.P.
Nobel prize winning agricultural scientist Norman Borlaug died yesterday at the age of 95. If history is just, people a thousand years from now should still be talking about him. I wrote about him here. … [Read more...] about Norman Borlaug, R.I.P.