Poindexter Expected to Quit – Hurray!
by John Poindexter is expected to quit his position at the Pentagon over the ‘terrorism futures’ market flap. I never even heard about this issue, what …
Month: July 2003
RE: WP: Million-Dollar Recall
The Washington Post’s David Broder thinks that the California recall referendum is a black mark on our democracy. Actually, the recall election simply proves that …
When is it OK to say ‘No’?
According to the Illinois legislature, it’s OK for a woman to say ‘no’ at any time during the sex act. True, technically their new law …
9/11 Victim Compensation
By Rush Limbaugh: I think the vast differences in compensation between victims of the September 11 casualty and those who die serving the country in …
Judge: “Inmate can sue to force state to pay for sex change operation”
Here’s a prime example of why judges need to be directly accountable to the voters: A convicted killer seeking a sex change is entitled, at …
RE: Aggie journalists won’t go down `without a fight’
If the journalism department at Texas A&M is eliminated, as recommended by Liberal Arts Dean Charles Johnson, it would be a great loss to the …
RE: Teacher salary increases
In the July 20th issue of the Houston Chronicle, John Rodgers congratulates HISD for “rewarding veteran teachers for their years of service by giving them …
Music Industry Slitting Its Own Throat
The music industry is killing itself by suing fans who trade files online. Do they think there won’t be a backlash from these people? Very …
Gay Marriage
A (former?) friend of mine, who happens to be gay and will remain unnamed, sent me this link. Here’s the tag line: Join me in …
RE: McGovern on ‘Don’t be another McGovern’
George McGovern issued a challenge to politicians everywhere:“be honest”. Words of wisdom, in truth, and about as likely to be taken to heart by today’s …