Arlene Sawicki of the Illinois Family Institute is concerned about, well, what the Illinois Family Instutute is usually concerned about: Chicago parades include the famous St. Patrick's Day Parade in March, where the Chicago River is tinted green in honor of the Irish. The Polish American Constitution Day Parade, held May 1st, celebrates the first European democratic … [Read more...] about Will The Gay Pride Parade Be Indecent?
Your Witness – Review
This seems to be the right time for publishing reviews of Your Witness: Lessons on Cross-Examination and Life From Great Chicago Trial Lawyers, edited by Steven F. Molo and James R. Figliulo. Already Scott Greenfield has posted a review, and Mark Bennett posted his review just a little later. I guess it's my turn. Your Witness consists of 50 … [Read more...] about Your Witness – Review
Heller: Gun Owners Get a Cookie
The Supreme Court finally released their long-awaited 2nd Amendment decision in Heller, and it seems to support an individual right to bear arms...in your own home, in D.C., if your name is Dick Heller, and all you want is a city gun permit. That's according to Scott Greenfield's analysis of Heller. They announced a fundamental individual right, yet also allowed all … [Read more...] about Heller: Gun Owners Get a Cookie
DUI Is Still Dangerous
After posting yesterday's explanation of how drunk driving isn't as dangerous as you might think from reading MADD propaganda, I began to worry that people might get the wrong impression. Let me clear this up: Drunk driving is very dangerous. Keep in mind, that we're only talking about fatal drunk-driving. There are going to be a lot more non-fatal accidents that leave … [Read more...] about DUI Is Still Dangerous
The Predator Trend Continues
More coolness found at Hit & Run: This is connected to the story that Sonny Landham (who played Billy in Predator) is running for Senator in Kentucky. If he wins, he'll be the third Predator star to gain political office. Early in his career, Landham took off his clothes in a few adult fims, so naturally he's running on the Libertarian ticket. Read the story at Hit & … [Read more...] about The Predator Trend Continues