It's Aiding and Abetting a Crime if You Ask Me
"Gray-out" Davis signs bill allowing illegals in California to get driver's licenses. When you read the article, notice that the only opponent of the bill who is quoted is from some organization called the European American Culture Council of Sacramento. Yeah, there is no liberal media bias.
Saturday, September 06, 2003
Friday, September 05, 2003
Why I Might Begrudgingly Vote for Ahnuld
Because it'll only take about 30% of the vote to win, there are way too many people running, the only legitimate pro-life and family candidate, Tom McClintock, probably can't win even if Arnie were to drop out, and I might be able to accept the rationalization that a vote for steroid-boy is a vote against Cruz "MEChA"mante and Gray Davis.
You know what's really sad? Three of the probable top vote getters, which includes Davis, are all (allegedly) Catholic, yet not one of them is pro-life.
Because it'll only take about 30% of the vote to win, there are way too many people running, the only legitimate pro-life and family candidate, Tom McClintock, probably can't win even if Arnie were to drop out, and I might be able to accept the rationalization that a vote for steroid-boy is a vote against Cruz "MEChA"mante and Gray Davis.
You know what's really sad? Three of the probable top vote getters, which includes Davis, are all (allegedly) Catholic, yet not one of them is pro-life.
USCCB Prez. Upholds Celibacy Requirement
In doing so, it was good to see Bishop Gregory point out that celibacy has nothing to do with America's priest shortage, and that several Protestant denominations also have a clerical shortage, even though ministers of such sects are free to marry. Want proof? Go here.
In doing so, it was good to see Bishop Gregory point out that celibacy has nothing to do with America's priest shortage, and that several Protestant denominations also have a clerical shortage, even though ministers of such sects are free to marry. Want proof? Go here.
Thursday, September 04, 2003
Show Suggestions
Looks as though Fox is running a contest where people can pitch their show ideas, and the best one gets produced. Given the popularity of so-called "reality shows," I think it might be cool to have a show that documents the experiences of first year (i.e., 1L) law students. If you think contestants on shows like Survivor are cutthroat, you should see what some first year law students will resort to in order to make the grade. It can be viscious.
Looks as though Fox is running a contest where people can pitch their show ideas, and the best one gets produced. Given the popularity of so-called "reality shows," I think it might be cool to have a show that documents the experiences of first year (i.e., 1L) law students. If you think contestants on shows like Survivor are cutthroat, you should see what some first year law students will resort to in order to make the grade. It can be viscious.
Bells of Saint Mary's
A nice little piece on a small town's successful effort to save a historic church building. However, the sentence about the church "being the only church in America to offer the traditional Latin Mass exclusively -- and twice daily -- with ecclesiastical approval" is not correct. Although it doesn't have official status as a parish yet, St. Stephen's in Sacramento is another ecclesiastically approved church that exclusively offers the traditional Latin Mass.
A nice little piece on a small town's successful effort to save a historic church building. However, the sentence about the church "being the only church in America to offer the traditional Latin Mass exclusively -- and twice daily -- with ecclesiastical approval" is not correct. Although it doesn't have official status as a parish yet, St. Stephen's in Sacramento is another ecclesiastically approved church that exclusively offers the traditional Latin Mass.
Maybe Next Time He Should Hand Out Condoms
The 3rd Circuit Cout of Appeals upholds a school's right to prohibit an elementary student from passing out pencils with a Christian religious message on them, even though they were only passed out during a holiday classroom party.
"As a general matter, the elementary school classroom, especially for kindergartners and first graders, is not a place for student advocacy. To require a school to permit the promotion of a specific message would infringe upon a school's legitimate area of control," Chief U.S. Circuit Judge Anthony J. Scirica wrote in Walz v. Egg Harbor Township Board of Education.
Real rabble rousers, those five and six year olds. Plus, who can really trust that they're going to throw away something that they don't want. Once again, Big Brother knows what is best.
The 3rd Circuit Cout of Appeals upholds a school's right to prohibit an elementary student from passing out pencils with a Christian religious message on them, even though they were only passed out during a holiday classroom party.
"As a general matter, the elementary school classroom, especially for kindergartners and first graders, is not a place for student advocacy. To require a school to permit the promotion of a specific message would infringe upon a school's legitimate area of control," Chief U.S. Circuit Judge Anthony J. Scirica wrote in Walz v. Egg Harbor Township Board of Education.
Real rabble rousers, those five and six year olds. Plus, who can really trust that they're going to throw away something that they don't want. Once again, Big Brother knows what is best.
Gray Davis on Death, Taxes and Republicans
From yesterday's Recall "debate" in Walnut Creek: "[Republicans] would rather shoot their mothers than raise any taxes"
Strange how a man who finds nothing wrong with killing preborn children would be morally outraged by someone who would intentionally kill his mother.
From yesterday's Recall "debate" in Walnut Creek: "[Republicans] would rather shoot their mothers than raise any taxes"
Strange how a man who finds nothing wrong with killing preborn children would be morally outraged by someone who would intentionally kill his mother.
Liberal Media Bias Example #2 Billion and Five
Lots of media attention on the execution of "pro-life" murderer Paul Hill and almost zippo on the motion to vacate filing by Sandra Cano, "Mary Doe" in Doe v. Bolton, the companion case to the more recognizable Roe v. Wade.
Lots of media attention on the execution of "pro-life" murderer Paul Hill and almost zippo on the motion to vacate filing by Sandra Cano, "Mary Doe" in Doe v. Bolton, the companion case to the more recognizable Roe v. Wade.
Wednesday, September 03, 2003
The Vatican and Science
Although it suggestively dispels the myth that the Church is anti-science, there are enough partial untruths that requires the reading of this article to be done in light of this tract.
Although it suggestively dispels the myth that the Church is anti-science, there are enough partial untruths that requires the reading of this article to be done in light of this tract.
Does Your Parish Display the American Flag?
I've been to parishes that do, but apprently it isn't widespread, as evidenced by this Letter to the Editor.
I've been to parishes that do, but apprently it isn't widespread, as evidenced by this Letter to the Editor.
I Should Have Done This to Get out of Jury Duty
Although mooning the jury didn't really get this guy off the hook for burglary and criminal assault.
Although mooning the jury didn't really get this guy off the hook for burglary and criminal assault.
CA State Senate Dems Tell Boy Scouts What to Believe
Your California tax dollars at work.
The legislation was sponsored by Assemblywoman Jackie Goldberg, D-Los Angeles, herself a lesbian.
"I think it's important for the state of California to speak up and not be silent, and to say to the Scouts, if you have a religious belief, that's your belief. But keep it separate from a youth-serving agency that serves kids in all neighborhoods," Goldberg told the paper. "I hope we put pressure on them to make this open to all kids. Anybody who knows me and my family knows we love scouting. This is out of concern for (Scouts)."
Your California tax dollars at work.
The legislation was sponsored by Assemblywoman Jackie Goldberg, D-Los Angeles, herself a lesbian.
"I think it's important for the state of California to speak up and not be silent, and to say to the Scouts, if you have a religious belief, that's your belief. But keep it separate from a youth-serving agency that serves kids in all neighborhoods," Goldberg told the paper. "I hope we put pressure on them to make this open to all kids. Anybody who knows me and my family knows we love scouting. This is out of concern for (Scouts)."
CA Dems: Drivers Licenses for Everbody!
The message being conveyed is clear: If it gets you votes, it's not illegal.
The message being conveyed is clear: If it gets you votes, it's not illegal.
Tuesday, September 02, 2003
Inmates on Death Row Get Life
By an 8-3 vote, the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said all condemned inmates sentenced by a judge should have their sentences commuted to life terms.
"By deciding that judges are not constitutionally permitted to decide whether defendants are eligible for the death penalty, the Supreme Court altered the fundamental bedrock principles applicable to capital murder trials," Judge Sidney R. Thomas wrote for the court.
Although I'm not an avid proponent of the death penalty, I'm a little troubled by the 9th Circuit's retroactive application of the cited Supreme Court decision (Ring v. Arizona). I'm not sure this was the Supreme Court's intent, but I guess we'll find out on appeal.
By an 8-3 vote, the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said all condemned inmates sentenced by a judge should have their sentences commuted to life terms.
"By deciding that judges are not constitutionally permitted to decide whether defendants are eligible for the death penalty, the Supreme Court altered the fundamental bedrock principles applicable to capital murder trials," Judge Sidney R. Thomas wrote for the court.
Although I'm not an avid proponent of the death penalty, I'm a little troubled by the 9th Circuit's retroactive application of the cited Supreme Court decision (Ring v. Arizona). I'm not sure this was the Supreme Court's intent, but I guess we'll find out on appeal.
Deeper and Deeper Into the Cultural Abyss
The Fox Network is planning a reality show based on people's divorce experiences. This is just plain sad.
The Fox Network is planning a reality show based on people's divorce experiences. This is just plain sad.
Isn't Life an Interest?
Ran across this statute in the California Civil Code:
43.1. A child conceived, but not yet born, is deemed an existing person, so far as necessary for the child's interests in the event of the child's subsequent birth.
The applicability of this statute has generally been limited to personal injury cases. It would be kind of interesting, though, if someone could assert this statute in order to be appointed an unborn child's guardian ad litem for the purpose of stopping an abortion.
Ran across this statute in the California Civil Code:
43.1. A child conceived, but not yet born, is deemed an existing person, so far as necessary for the child's interests in the event of the child's subsequent birth.
The applicability of this statute has generally been limited to personal injury cases. It would be kind of interesting, though, if someone could assert this statute in order to be appointed an unborn child's guardian ad litem for the purpose of stopping an abortion.
Friday, August 29, 2003
What Have You Been Smoking?!
I go to a local Kinko's here in Sacramento to get the Amicus Brief I was editing copied and bound. While writing out my order, the adolescent male desk clerk decides to engage in some idle chit chat with me and asks if I'm "ready" for the long weekend. To be polite I say that I am, and that I'll probably drive down to San Francisco to hang out with relatives. In response, the clerk tells me he thinks San Francisco is great, because of its rich and diverse culture. I generally agree with him and add that there's a lot more to do there than here in Sacto. Then right out of the pages of, I don't know, uninformed naivete, the obviously mushy-minded desk clerk says to me "Yeah, and you also don't get the 'hate-on' there (San Fran.) for thinking outside of the box."
Somewhat shocked by this comment, I almost wanted to rhetorically ask this kid if he thought a devout pro-life Catholic would ever have a snowball's chance in Hell to be elected Mayor of San Francisco. However, because I really wanted my order to be filled by the end of the day, I just kind of smiled and said I would be back later to pick up my materials.
The Youth of America, ladies and gentleman. Sigh.
I go to a local Kinko's here in Sacramento to get the Amicus Brief I was editing copied and bound. While writing out my order, the adolescent male desk clerk decides to engage in some idle chit chat with me and asks if I'm "ready" for the long weekend. To be polite I say that I am, and that I'll probably drive down to San Francisco to hang out with relatives. In response, the clerk tells me he thinks San Francisco is great, because of its rich and diverse culture. I generally agree with him and add that there's a lot more to do there than here in Sacto. Then right out of the pages of, I don't know, uninformed naivete, the obviously mushy-minded desk clerk says to me "Yeah, and you also don't get the 'hate-on' there (San Fran.) for thinking outside of the box."
Somewhat shocked by this comment, I almost wanted to rhetorically ask this kid if he thought a devout pro-life Catholic would ever have a snowball's chance in Hell to be elected Mayor of San Francisco. However, because I really wanted my order to be filled by the end of the day, I just kind of smiled and said I would be back later to pick up my materials.
The Youth of America, ladies and gentleman. Sigh.
Yes, Senator Schumer is a Grade A Moron
Guess who had the responsibility of overseeing the court ordered removal of the 10 Commandments monument in Alabama, even though he personally believed the ruling to be incorrect. Devout Catholic and Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal nominee Bill Pryor, whom Sen. Schumer did not believe was capable of following the law if it conflicted with his religious beliefs.
Eat !#*% Chucky!
Guess who had the responsibility of overseeing the court ordered removal of the 10 Commandments monument in Alabama, even though he personally believed the ruling to be incorrect. Devout Catholic and Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal nominee Bill Pryor, whom Sen. Schumer did not believe was capable of following the law if it conflicted with his religious beliefs.
Eat !#*% Chucky!
Where Have I Been?
I had no idea Prez. Bush had nominated California Supreme Court Justice Janice Brown to the D.C. Court of Appeals. Anyway, as expected, the hard Left has got its panties all wadded up over it.
"Janice Rogers Brown is the far right's dream judge," said Ralph G. Neas, president of People for the American Way. "She embodies Clarence Thomas's ideological extremism and Antonin Scalia's abrasiveness and right-wing activism."
Images of Charlie Brown listening to his teacher speak inaudible sounds pop up whenever I see these remarks.
I had no idea Prez. Bush had nominated California Supreme Court Justice Janice Brown to the D.C. Court of Appeals. Anyway, as expected, the hard Left has got its panties all wadded up over it.
"Janice Rogers Brown is the far right's dream judge," said Ralph G. Neas, president of People for the American Way. "She embodies Clarence Thomas's ideological extremism and Antonin Scalia's abrasiveness and right-wing activism."
Images of Charlie Brown listening to his teacher speak inaudible sounds pop up whenever I see these remarks.
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