Putting a public option in the comprehensive healthcare reform bill is a stupid idea. Note that I'm not saying that the public option is a stupid idea, nor am I saying that comprehensive reform is a stupid idea. Either or both of those things could be stupid, but that's not what I'm talking about. I'm saying it's stupid to have a comprehensive reform bill and a public option. … [Read more...] about The Public Option to Healthcare Reform is Stupid
Blawg Review #238: Celebrating the International Day of Tolerance … and the NRA’s Birthday
"We tend to idealize tolerance, then wonder why we find ourselves infested with losers and nut cases. -- Patrick Nielsen Hayden "I have seen gross intolerance shown in support of tolerance." -- ColeridgeCue the music. The United Nations has proclaimed today, November 16, as the International Day of Tolerance. This came in the wake of the UN proclaimimg 1995 the International … [Read more...] about Blawg Review #238: Celebrating the International Day of Tolerance … and the NRA’s Birthday
Shoot Them In The Head
The anonymous multi-author blog Popehat has a lot of good stuff, but earlier this week, blogger "Patrick" posted some irresponsible alarmist claptrap that I cannot in good conscience allow to remain unanswered. I'm talking, of course, about his long-winded and poorly-reasoned discourse on the so-called "zombie apocalypse." Patrick tries to frame the debate as a … [Read more...] about Shoot Them In The Head
Meep
What happens when a bunch of students at Danvers High School in Massachusetts have fun at school by saying "Meep" like Beaker on The Muppet Show? Principal Thomas Murray bans it and threatens them with suspension. Then, when a smart-ass lawyer sends an email to school officials saying, in its entirety, Meep. Sincerely,Theodora Michaels ...what happens then? Assistant Principal … [Read more...] about Meep
Eliot Spitzer’s Madam Has a Few Questions
This is priceless: Dear Professor Lessig:I have been informed that you are having former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer speak on ethics this Thursday November 12, 2009. This sounds fascinating and I would love to attend but the restrictions of my probation won't allow me to travel out side New York City. For nearly 5 years, I supplied Mr. Spitzer with high priced escorts … [Read more...] about Eliot Spitzer’s Madam Has a Few Questions