Author: Mark Draughn
SCATTERSHOT DEPT.
Scattershot Posting
I’m busy on my day job lately, and I don’t have time to write much, but here are a few stories that caught my eye: This appears to be yet another self-righteous animal rescue operation that has become an excuse for small people to exercise power over others. At least this time, they didn’t kill… Read more
JOURNALISM DEPT.
Crime Rampages Out of Control in the 16th Police District!
People running stop signs! Illegal truck parking! Somebody thinks her neighbor might be selling drugs to his friends! Sigh. That’s the problem with living in a very safe neighborhood. Not much police news. My second Chi-Town Daily News story is up. I did manage to work in a bit about lesbians. Well…implied lesbians. Read more
SPORTS DEPT.
800 Photos of the 2007 Chicago Marathon
The Turn Into Chinatown I wasn’t planning to take any pictures of the Chicago Marathon this year because I knew I’d be too busy to process and upload all the photos. However, when I woke up unusually early on Sunday morning I decided I could at least drive back to Chinatown and take some pictures,… Read more
RELIGION DEPT.
Ann Coulter Explains Why Christianity Is Better
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… Read more
SPORTS DEPT.
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… Read more
