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In case you missed it in the Open Thread below and comments, please read the story of one of ours. What Passes for Justice in America Today? by Red no more Why the burglar alarm went off, Steve Haver still … Continue reading →

“bullet” In Germany, people are getting poisoned by smoking pot that has been mixed with particles of lead in order to increase its weight and maximize profits. A dangerous and stupid practice that should, and probably will, backfire on those … Continue reading →

Apparently getting a job as a coroner in the UK requires three things: Ears A creative imagination The ability to talk in nonsensical convoluted sentences. Cannabis Linked to Man’s Suicide A CORONER has urged MPs to look into the death … Continue reading →

Via Rob at To the People comes this nice little piece in the Washington Post. Federal employees used government credit cards to pay for lingerie, gambling, iPods, Internet dating services, and a $13,000 steak-and-liquor dinner, according to a new audit … Continue reading →

Interviewed in Oregon What would you do as president about the federal government not recognizing Oregon‰s Medical Marijuana Program as legal? We‰ve got to have a clear understanding of the workings of pain relief and the control of pain. And … Continue reading →

“bullet” Remember when Attorney General Mukasey was screaming that we would shortly be overrun by armies of violent criminals because of the adjustment to crack sentencing? Turns out he was… what’s the word… lying. Christian Science Monitor: In an effort … Continue reading →

I have to admit that I really don’t understand the Colombian free trade deal that’s such a big deal these days. Sure, I get some of the broad strokes, but I haven’t read enough to know what the impact will … Continue reading →

For those who have followed the Cobert Report, you know that Stephen Colbert uses a special kind of humor to skewer his opponents. He pretends to agree with points of view he opposes in order to show how absurd or … Continue reading →

I got this today from Senator Obama: Dear Peter: Thank you for contacting me about your concerns with the excessive use of force by law enforcement officers. I appreciate hearing from you. I am troubled by accounts of unnecessary force … Continue reading →

“bullet” Fun with numbers. Check out this interesting Data Rider — a probability engine for computing correlations between large numbers of factors. The chart compares prevalence for certain factors within states to the death rates in those states. Note where … Continue reading →