Ouch
In seeming honor of the highly anticipated theatrical release of Freddy vs. Jason, presented for your weekend edification are two incredibly wierd stories of human mutilation here and here.
Friday, August 15, 2003
See Lawrence v. Texas
It didn't take very long for a polygamist to try and use the Lawrence sodomy case in support of his warped lifestyle. The court didn't buy it here, but you gotta know this kind of issue isn't going to go away. It's not in the nature of the Lawrence decision for this to happen.
It didn't take very long for a polygamist to try and use the Lawrence sodomy case in support of his warped lifestyle. The court didn't buy it here, but you gotta know this kind of issue isn't going to go away. It's not in the nature of the Lawrence decision for this to happen.
Nice Idea, But It's Not That Simple
This is pure speculation, but I'm guessing Joe Murray isn't Catholic, otherwise he would know that public excommunications by the Church are rare and seem to only occur when a schism on the scale of Martin Luther or Archbishop Lefebvre is being promoted. Also, a Catholic essentially excommunicates himself when he knowingly refuses to repent from a grave or mortal sin. Nice sentiment, though.
For too long Christians in positions of authority, particularly those proclaiming membership in the communion of the Catholic Church, have separated their Catholic obligations from their public responsibilities. Justice Kennedy celebrates homosexual sodomy, Senator Ted Kennedy advocates for increased abortion rights, and the list goes on and on. It is now time for the Catholic Church to stand up and defend the faith. It is time for the Church to excommunicate such cafeteria Catholics from communion with the Church -- and it should start with Justice Kennedy.
This is pure speculation, but I'm guessing Joe Murray isn't Catholic, otherwise he would know that public excommunications by the Church are rare and seem to only occur when a schism on the scale of Martin Luther or Archbishop Lefebvre is being promoted. Also, a Catholic essentially excommunicates himself when he knowingly refuses to repent from a grave or mortal sin. Nice sentiment, though.
For too long Christians in positions of authority, particularly those proclaiming membership in the communion of the Catholic Church, have separated their Catholic obligations from their public responsibilities. Justice Kennedy celebrates homosexual sodomy, Senator Ted Kennedy advocates for increased abortion rights, and the list goes on and on. It is now time for the Catholic Church to stand up and defend the faith. It is time for the Church to excommunicate such cafeteria Catholics from communion with the Church -- and it should start with Justice Kennedy.
The (R) by His Name Means Nothing
First Ahnold chooses billionaire and noted supporter of Planned Parenthood Warren Buffet to be his financial policy guru, now he's allowing well-known actor, Democrat and child molester Rob Lowe to be the co-chair of his campaign. Men and women of good conscience in California, I beseech you to look beyond celebrity and party designation, and support a candidate who stands for and upholds traditional moral values. If you're not going hold someone like Ahnold up to this, then you better never criticize anyone who would politically support someone like David Duke or Louis Farrakkan (sp?).
Update: Turns out Rob "Almost Roman Polanski" Lowe has signed on as a "Senior Advisor" for the Scharzinfinosfn... campaign.
First Ahnold chooses billionaire and noted supporter of Planned Parenthood Warren Buffet to be his financial policy guru, now he's allowing well-known actor, Democrat and child molester Rob Lowe to be the co-chair of his campaign. Men and women of good conscience in California, I beseech you to look beyond celebrity and party designation, and support a candidate who stands for and upholds traditional moral values. If you're not going hold someone like Ahnold up to this, then you better never criticize anyone who would politically support someone like David Duke or Louis Farrakkan (sp?).
Update: Turns out Rob "Almost Roman Polanski" Lowe has signed on as a "Senior Advisor" for the Scharzinfinosfn... campaign.
Good Thing I Wasn't a Voting Juror
The defendants in the murder trial I was an alternate juror on were found guilty. Although it is possible I could have changed my mind after reviewing all the evidence again, I don't think I would have voted to convict based on everything I can remember hearing and seeing. Bottom line is that I don't believe the prosecutor satisfactorily proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendents (who by all other accounts are dirtbags) intentionally, with premeditation and deliberation, aided and abetted a murder. At the cost of appearing pretentious and self-important, I can only speculate what kind of influence I would have had on the other jurors if I was allowed to participate in deliberations.
The defendants in the murder trial I was an alternate juror on were found guilty. Although it is possible I could have changed my mind after reviewing all the evidence again, I don't think I would have voted to convict based on everything I can remember hearing and seeing. Bottom line is that I don't believe the prosecutor satisfactorily proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendents (who by all other accounts are dirtbags) intentionally, with premeditation and deliberation, aided and abetted a murder. At the cost of appearing pretentious and self-important, I can only speculate what kind of influence I would have had on the other jurors if I was allowed to participate in deliberations.
Wednesday, August 13, 2003
New Yahk Sued for Unlawful Discrimination
A few weeks ago, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that the City authorized 3.2 million dollars to establish the Harvey Milk School as the first publicly funded LGBTQ school in America. The money diverted to the School was taken from the capital expansion funds, and thus much needed capital expenditures for needy schools have suffered.
[editor's note: LGBTQ=Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer]
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The lawsuit challenges the validity of the public school. New York Chancellor Regulation A-830 requires an equal education opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on “sexual orientation.” Thus the School, which discriminates against heterosexuals, violates the Regulation.
A few weeks ago, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that the City authorized 3.2 million dollars to establish the Harvey Milk School as the first publicly funded LGBTQ school in America. The money diverted to the School was taken from the capital expansion funds, and thus much needed capital expenditures for needy schools have suffered.
[editor's note: LGBTQ=Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer]
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The lawsuit challenges the validity of the public school. New York Chancellor Regulation A-830 requires an equal education opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on “sexual orientation.” Thus the School, which discriminates against heterosexuals, violates the Regulation.
Tuesday, August 12, 2003
Friday, August 08, 2003
It's Finally Over (pretty much)
Except for being on call in case three jurors can't make it through deliberations, my jury obligations are finally over. Unless it gets press coverage, I unfortunately won't be able to find out what the verdict is because the courthouse is too far from my office, and there is no way I can take off from work.
Even though the case I was on took almost a month, I should probably count my lucky stars that the date of my service started when it did, because going on the same building was the jury selection for Al Davis' lawsuit against the City of Oakland. (In case you don't know, Al Davis is the owner of the Oakland Raiders football team.) You can bet that baby is going to take a few months to get done.
Except for being on call in case three jurors can't make it through deliberations, my jury obligations are finally over. Unless it gets press coverage, I unfortunately won't be able to find out what the verdict is because the courthouse is too far from my office, and there is no way I can take off from work.
Even though the case I was on took almost a month, I should probably count my lucky stars that the date of my service started when it did, because going on the same building was the jury selection for Al Davis' lawsuit against the City of Oakland. (In case you don't know, Al Davis is the owner of the Oakland Raiders football team.) You can bet that baby is going to take a few months to get done.
CBS Sucks
Rivaled only by the ineptness of The New York Times, the "eye network" is called on the carpet for falsely reporting that the Vatican had a document and rule that required silence in priest sex abuse cases.
Rivaled only by the ineptness of The New York Times, the "eye network" is called on the carpet for falsely reporting that the Vatican had a document and rule that required silence in priest sex abuse cases.
Thursday, August 07, 2003
Monday, August 04, 2003
Sovereignty Shmovereignty
Justice Ruth Buzzy Ginsberg says citing more international case law for Supreme Court decisions is a good thing.
"Our island or lone ranger mentality is beginning to change," Ginsburg said during a speech to the American Constitution Society, a liberal lawyers group holding its first convention.
Justices "are becoming more open to comparative and international law perspectives," said Ginsburg, who has supported a more global view of judicial decision making.
Justice Ruth Buzzy Ginsberg says citing more international case law for Supreme Court decisions is a good thing.
"Our island or lone ranger mentality is beginning to change," Ginsburg said during a speech to the American Constitution Society, a liberal lawyers group holding its first convention.
Justices "are becoming more open to comparative and international law perspectives," said Ginsburg, who has supported a more global view of judicial decision making.
Friday, August 01, 2003
This is Asinine
A Federal District Court judge has ruled that the City of San Diego's longtime lease of public land to the Boy Scouts is unconstitutional because the Scouts are a religious organization. That's right. Apparently, if you are a group that excludes atheists and homosexuals from membership, you are, according to U.S. District Judge Napoleon Jones Jr., a religious institution.
A Federal District Court judge has ruled that the City of San Diego's longtime lease of public land to the Boy Scouts is unconstitutional because the Scouts are a religious organization. That's right. Apparently, if you are a group that excludes atheists and homosexuals from membership, you are, according to U.S. District Judge Napoleon Jones Jr., a religious institution.
It He's Elected, I'm Moving
Porn king Larry Flynt wants to rule California.
The Hustler magazine publisher has filed initial paperwork to run in the gubernatorial recall election and says he may spend a large amount of his own money if people take his candidacy seriously.
Porn king Larry Flynt wants to rule California.
The Hustler magazine publisher has filed initial paperwork to run in the gubernatorial recall election and says he may spend a large amount of his own money if people take his candidacy seriously.
Monday, July 28, 2003
Is Dubya Conservative?
It may seem to be a no-brainer, but after reading this editorial by George Will, you might have second thoughts.
Money quote: How do you say "Souter" in Spanish? "Gonzales."
It may seem to be a no-brainer, but after reading this editorial by George Will, you might have second thoughts.
Money quote: How do you say "Souter" in Spanish? "Gonzales."
Vatican to Issue Instructions Regarding "Gay Marriages"
Let's hope the language is stern and definitive, and leaves no room for arguements that the instructions are just mere suggestions.
The instructions are in a document prepared by the Church's guardian of orthodoxy, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
It is titled, Considerations Regarding Proposals to Give Legal Recognition to Unions Between Homosexual Persons.
Pope John Paul and top Vatican officials have been speaking out for months against legislative proposals to legalise same-sex marriages in Europe, North America and elsewhere.
Let's hope the language is stern and definitive, and leaves no room for arguements that the instructions are just mere suggestions.
The instructions are in a document prepared by the Church's guardian of orthodoxy, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
It is titled, Considerations Regarding Proposals to Give Legal Recognition to Unions Between Homosexual Persons.
Pope John Paul and top Vatican officials have been speaking out for months against legislative proposals to legalise same-sex marriages in Europe, North America and elsewhere.
Saturday, July 26, 2003
Thursday, July 24, 2003
It's Almost Like Having a Coach on the Playing Field
Contrary to my expectations, I have been chosen to serve as an alternate juror in a criminal case. My theory for why this has occurred is as follows: The jury selection process had been dragging on for three days, it was getting near the end of the work day when I was finally called to be interviewed, the case is not expected to go longer than a week and a half, the 12 member jury had just been set, and alternate jurors don't get to vote. Taken all together, I guess the attorneys in the case just didn't really care that I'm a lawyer. Nevertheless, once the trial is over, I think I'm going to ask the attorneys why they decided to leave me in as an alternate at the risk of my having to become a voting juror and influencing how other jurors vote.
Contrary to my expectations, I have been chosen to serve as an alternate juror in a criminal case. My theory for why this has occurred is as follows: The jury selection process had been dragging on for three days, it was getting near the end of the work day when I was finally called to be interviewed, the case is not expected to go longer than a week and a half, the 12 member jury had just been set, and alternate jurors don't get to vote. Taken all together, I guess the attorneys in the case just didn't really care that I'm a lawyer. Nevertheless, once the trial is over, I think I'm going to ask the attorneys why they decided to leave me in as an alternate at the risk of my having to become a voting juror and influencing how other jurors vote.
Tuesday, July 15, 2003
New Lows in Our Ever Declining Culture
Hunting for Bambi is the brainchild of Michael Burdick. Men pay anywhere from $5000 to $10,000 for the chance to come to the middle of the desert to shoot what they call "Bambis" with a paint ball gun. Burdick says men have come from as far away as Germany. The men get a video tape of their hunt to take home and show their friends.
What are "Bambis" you may ask? Click here to read the full story. It's pretty sad...and disturbing.
Hunting for Bambi is the brainchild of Michael Burdick. Men pay anywhere from $5000 to $10,000 for the chance to come to the middle of the desert to shoot what they call "Bambis" with a paint ball gun. Burdick says men have come from as far away as Germany. The men get a video tape of their hunt to take home and show their friends.
What are "Bambis" you may ask? Click here to read the full story. It's pretty sad...and disturbing.
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