Are We Safer?
Regardless of whether the "new" audio and video tapes of Osama bin Laden are real and recent, the fact that these are the best that he and al Qaida can do to scare us should pretty much tell you that the war on terror is working. Trust the Bush-man I say.
Friday, September 12, 2003
Recall, Hanging Chads and the 9th Circuit
If the dweebs in the 9th Circuit holds up the recall because they think punch card ballots "disenfranchise" minorities, then we may as well push this rationale to its most logical conclusion by investigating whether "Gay" Davis was really elected back in '98. Heck, why not go back and investigate every past gubernatorial election where punch card ballots were used!
My utter contempt for the ACLU grows.
If the dweebs in the 9th Circuit holds up the recall because they think punch card ballots "disenfranchise" minorities, then we may as well push this rationale to its most logical conclusion by investigating whether "Gay" Davis was really elected back in '98. Heck, why not go back and investigate every past gubernatorial election where punch card ballots were used!
My utter contempt for the ACLU grows.
Stop Beating a Dead Horse!
So essentially says the 11th Circuit to homosexuals challenging the constitutionality of Alabama's "deviate sexual intercourse" law.
In the wake of the Lawrence decision the statute has been declared dead by the Alabama Attorney General, who as the chief law enforcement officer of the state ought to know. But the corpse is not dead enough to suit the plaintiffs, who want the federal courts to drive a stake through its heart by adding our pronouncement to the Attorney General’s. For the reasons that follow, they don’t have standing to get us to speak on the subject beyond what we must say in order to dispose of their appeal from the district court’s dismissal of their complaint for lack of standing.
So essentially says the 11th Circuit to homosexuals challenging the constitutionality of Alabama's "deviate sexual intercourse" law.
In the wake of the Lawrence decision the statute has been declared dead by the Alabama Attorney General, who as the chief law enforcement officer of the state ought to know. But the corpse is not dead enough to suit the plaintiffs, who want the federal courts to drive a stake through its heart by adding our pronouncement to the Attorney General’s. For the reasons that follow, they don’t have standing to get us to speak on the subject beyond what we must say in order to dispose of their appeal from the district court’s dismissal of their complaint for lack of standing.
Thursday, September 11, 2003
Lots of God at the SCOTUS
Bush weighs in on state aid for religious education case and Buckethead (a.k.a. Michael Newdow) formally clamors for Scalia to recuse himself from the Pledge 'o Allegiance case.
Bush weighs in on state aid for religious education case and Buckethead (a.k.a. Michael Newdow) formally clamors for Scalia to recuse himself from the Pledge 'o Allegiance case.
Liberal Media Bias Example Five Billion and Two
Straight off the headline no less: Bishops Back Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment
Straight off the headline no less: Bishops Back Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment
Wednesday, September 10, 2003
Tuesday, September 09, 2003
The Revenge of Palsgraf
If you're a lawyer or at least a second semester first year law student, you know what this tort case is and the kind of debate it elicits. Well, over at Mark Shea's blog, there's been some grumbling by Mr. Shea and various commenters about a ruling by a federal district court judge that the 9/11 terrorist attack was a "foreseeable risk." Such a ruling effectively opens the door for several civil lawsuits that have been filed by survivors of 9/11 victims against some of the airlines and airplane manufacturers whose planes got hijacked and destroyed.
As you'll see in his comment boxes, if you bother to look, I have initially taken what appears to be a minority position; that is, I think the judge's ruling might be correct, and that the airlines and manufacturers could be held liable for negligence. Since I haven't read Palsgraf in quite some time, I'm wondering if my position here falls under the Cardozo perspective on liability or the Andrews perspective. Little help from gallery.
If you're a lawyer or at least a second semester first year law student, you know what this tort case is and the kind of debate it elicits. Well, over at Mark Shea's blog, there's been some grumbling by Mr. Shea and various commenters about a ruling by a federal district court judge that the 9/11 terrorist attack was a "foreseeable risk." Such a ruling effectively opens the door for several civil lawsuits that have been filed by survivors of 9/11 victims against some of the airlines and airplane manufacturers whose planes got hijacked and destroyed.
As you'll see in his comment boxes, if you bother to look, I have initially taken what appears to be a minority position; that is, I think the judge's ruling might be correct, and that the airlines and manufacturers could be held liable for negligence. Since I haven't read Palsgraf in quite some time, I'm wondering if my position here falls under the Cardozo perspective on liability or the Andrews perspective. Little help from gallery.
Real Men...
protest Gay Day.
The group and site seem a bit too fundamentalist, but I think they're generally ok.
protest Gay Day.
The group and site seem a bit too fundamentalist, but I think they're generally ok.
It's Getting More Ridiculous
Taking her cue from the Alabama Ten Commandments monument case, a Texas woman is suing to remove a courthouse Bible display that is part of a tribute to a businessman who helped found a homeless shelter.
If this thing gets any traction, expect demands that government funded statues of Fr. Junipero Serra in California not have any rosary depictions on them, that the word "Father" not be included with "Junipero Serra," and that the statues not depict Fr. Serra with his Franciscan robes.
Taking her cue from the Alabama Ten Commandments monument case, a Texas woman is suing to remove a courthouse Bible display that is part of a tribute to a businessman who helped found a homeless shelter.
If this thing gets any traction, expect demands that government funded statues of Fr. Junipero Serra in California not have any rosary depictions on them, that the word "Father" not be included with "Junipero Serra," and that the statues not depict Fr. Serra with his Franciscan robes.
Saturday, September 06, 2003
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.
"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.
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.
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