Got this bit about Mel Gibson's recent DUI bust from TMZ.com: Once inside the car, a source directly connected with the case says Gibson began banging himself against the seat. The report says Gibson told the deputy, "You mother f****r. I'm going to f*** you." The report also says "Gibson almost continually [sic] threatened me saying he 'owns Malibu' and will spend all of his … [Read more...] about Mel Gibson and those F*****g Jews
Lebanon in a Nutshell
Top two AP wire stories on Yahoo:Hezbollah politicians back peace package Hezbollah fires new rockets into Israel And so it goes. … [Read more...] about Lebanon in a Nutshell
Too Much SWAT, Part 2
In response to an article I wrote last month about Police Shootings that Make You Go Hmmmm..., a Chicago SWAT team member named Erick left an interesting comment. I responded to part of it yesterday in Too Much SWAT, Part 1. Here's the rest of Erick's comment: In response to raids including non-violent crimes let me shed light onto the fact that it's not unusual for a pot … [Read more...] about Too Much SWAT, Part 2
A Great Idea From the Instapundit
Glenn Reynolds blogged the arrested-for-photographing-the-cops story too. Of course, he did it earlier. In his commentary, he offers this terrific idea: I think we need civil rights legislation making this kind of arrest illegal. Treble damages, plus the right to civil forfeiture of any police property or equipment used in the arrest. Oh, and respondeat superior liability … [Read more...] about A Great Idea From the Instapundit
Ignorance of the Law
The story is a little vague, and there may be more to the incident, but it seems a Philadelphia police officer has proven his ignorance of the rights of the free press: PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia family said they are outraged over the arrest of one of their family members. The family of Neftaly Cruz said police had no right to come onto their property and arrest … [Read more...] about Ignorance of the Law