If you're a criminal defense lawyer or a prosecutor who likes to interpret other state's statutes or even just an ordinary person like me who's fascinated by legal stuff, I have a small challenge for you. When I was writing the post below on some strange questions of law and morality, I read at Classically Liberal that it's illegal in Illinois for an 18-year old … [Read more...] about A Challenge For My Crimlaw Readers
A Couple of Questions for the Candidates
Over at Classically Liberal, they raise in interesting question that someone really ought to ask John McCain. As we all know by now, Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol has a 17-year old daughter who is pregnant by her 18-year old boy friend. I don't see how this has anything to do with Palin's qualifications for vice president. But here's the thing: In McCain's home state of … [Read more...] about A Couple of Questions for the Candidates
Raising the Bar: Stephen Bochco Strikes Back
No, unlike David Feige, Stephen Bochco did not leave a comment on my blog. What he did was make the second episode of Raising the Bar. This one was much more polished than the pilot: The actors are more believable, the dialogue dances and flows, and the cases are far more interesting. Even the lighting on the set is better. Also, they seem to have cranked up the realism a bit. … [Read more...] about Raising the Bar: Stephen Bochco Strikes Back
Searching For Freedom In Campaign ’08
On-again/off-again libertarian Steve Chapman is dead on in this devastating criticism of Barack Obama's campaign: The Founding Fathers set out to protect "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," but Barack Obama has a different idea.The "essence of America's promise," he declared in Denver, is "individual responsibility and mutual responsibility"--rather than, say, … [Read more...] about Searching For Freedom In Campaign ’08
David Feige Strikes Back
It's not every day a Hollywood producer leaves a comment on one of my posts, so I thought I'd share. David Feige, one of the creators of Raising the Bar, commented on my review of the show. David was a blogger before he was a producer, and I guess he hasn't forgotten his roots. That's pretty cool. First of all, thanks for giving the show a chance. If you stick with it, I don't … [Read more...] about David Feige Strikes Back