I think the drug war has been arguably the single most devastating, dysfunctional, harmful social policy since slavery. That's Norm Stamper, retired Seattle Police Chief. He's just one of the current and former police officers and other criminal justice professionals who are members of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition. Here's a short video of some of their speakers: … [Read more...] about Law Enforcement Against Prohibition
Beautiful Crime-Free Glenview
I found this sign in a small park-like area in Glenview, Illinois:Pet Regulations I'm amused by the little figurines of the dog and its owner with the pooper-scooper. I'm also fascinated with the kind of thinking that must have gone into deciding on a maximum leash length. Were there incidents with long-leashed dogs? Was 8 feet the compromise value after a debate? … [Read more...] about Beautiful Crime-Free Glenview
“It’s the warrantless, stupid!”
KipEsquire gets the NSA wiretapping decision exactly right. And he got it right back in January too. … [Read more...] about “It’s the warrantless, stupid!”
Natalie Tells It Like It Is
I missed this when it happened, but I guess Natalie Portman was trying to break out of her Star-Wars/princess/Sesame Street/kiddie-movie image, and picked an SNL bit to do it: Natalie Tells It Like It Is I never used to pay much attention to her, but after seeing this video, I think I'm getting a bit of a crush. I think you will too. [link repaired 12/31/2006] … [Read more...] about Natalie Tells It Like It Is
Just to Let You Know
I just threw away the 12-page manual that came with my small desk fan, including 2 pages of IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO PREVENT INJURY. So if I suddenly stop blogging, you'll know what went wrong. … [Read more...] about Just to Let You Know