Check out this awesome video of Ann Coulter explaining how things would be better in this country if everyone was Christian. I'm especially impressed with how she explains the advantages of being a Christian to her Jewish host: Well, it's a lot easier, it's kind of a fast track. You have to obey...You have to obey, we have the fast track program...ours is more like Federal … [Read more...] about Ann Coulter Explains Why Christianity Is Better
Marathon Responsibilities and Risks
The recent meltdown of the Chicago Marathon serves as an interesting example for discussing issues of responsibility and risk taking. Over at Marathon Pundit, John Ruberry is taking issue with a Chicago Tribune opinion piece by Mike Downey, who has offered his take on who is responsible for the meltdown of the Chicago Marathon. He says it's the runners' fault. I think he's … [Read more...] about Marathon Responsibilities and Risks
No Hard Feelings
Ken Lammers posts a fascinating account of prosecuting a habitual offender. … [Read more...] about No Hard Feelings
More On the Marathon Problems
The story of yesterday's marathon meltdown is taking shape. Runners continue to report water shortages along the way, but marathon officials insist there was plenty of water to be had. Friend-of-the-blog John Ruberry ran in the race (and finished it), and he reported no problems getting water. On the other hand, I was in Chinatown briefly in a largely unsuccessful attempt to … [Read more...] about More On the Marathon Problems
Evil Lawmaking: DUI
It's all been building up to this. When it comes to Evil Lawmaking, DUI has it all. Every evil lawmaking practice I've mentioned so far, and then some. That alone makes it an example of the evil lawmaking practice of Piling On. The DUI laws are are twisted maze created by decades of legislators trying to prove they're tough on crime. I'm not very good at reading statutes, … [Read more...] about Evil Lawmaking: DUI