Tuesday, May 31, 2005

The PETA Spy
Yes, this is illegal. Yes, I disagree with the girl's beliefs. Yes, if I was on a jury hearing a case arising from these matters, I would vote against her in a second. But you know what . . . it is kind of cool in an odd irrational way at the same time. Go figure.

Monday, May 30, 2005

Housing Prices Will Create Perverse Politics
Are you one of these recent home buyers in a hot market? Are you worried that after plunking down half a million for a one bedroom in a bad neighborhood in the bay area that prices are going to crash? Do you want to protect your investment that you probably overpaid for? Vote for putative zoning restrictions. Of course, this might not be efficient for the overall market, but is that really your problem?

Sunday, May 29, 2005

Something Is Rotten in Denmark.......
Some are suggesting that Bush should pick a "moderate" to replace Rehnquist. Others are hoping the Republicans learn from the past so they aren't condemned to repeat it.
Homeland Security, Protecting America
From movie pirating that is. Aren't these guys, you know, supposed to be doing something else.........like fighting domestic terrorism?
Man Released After Serving 35 Years for Stealing TV Set
No, he was not wrongfully convicted. But the sentence seems grossly extreme. There is a need for deterance and retribution in making criminals serve their time. But how much time is too much time? How much is not enough? How do we make these decisions? Things to ponder............

Saturday, May 28, 2005

Power Corrupts: Republican Ideological Drift
Witness the change in Republican policy towards the Department of Education.

Thursday, May 26, 2005

European Superiority Watch
Today: Superior Free Speech Rights