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Saturday, April 16, 2005

Pilfering From The Troops -- Unforgivable

Thirteen people were arrested in connection with the pilfering of cargo headed for troops stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Cargo handlers at the San Francisco International airport stole over $200,000 worth of various items. They would read the customs declarations and steal the contents, then retape... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, April 10, 2005

If It's Qustionable, If It's Ridiculous, If It Has The Slimmest Chance

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a murder conviction because of buttons worn by people in the courtroom. In a two-to-one vote, the judges ruled that the buttons may have influenced the jurors against the defendant, Mathew Musladin, by showing a picture of the victim, Tom Studer,... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, April 8, 2005

Sure To Be A Hit In Prison

Eric Rudolph, the survivalist/bomber who killed and wounded hundreds with his bombs in Alabama and Georgia, including those caused by a backpack bomb he planted at the Atlanta Olympics, has made a deal whereby he will not be sentenced to death, but instead will be given four consecutive life... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 6, 2005

White Supremacist Matthew Hale Gets 40 Years

After a two-hour final summation, Matthew Hale, indicted for soliciting an undercover FBI agent to kill Judge Joan Lefkow, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge James Moody to 40 years. Moody stated that Hale wasn't interested in killing anyone himself, just in trying get others to do his dirty work.... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 2, 2005

Because 'Mama Knows Best"?

The Iowa Supreme Court overturned a conviction that had been upheld on appeal, stating that the offender in the case of a DWI was not given his statutory right to call his mother, actually going so far as using the words "Mama knows best" in its final decision. The boy was videotaped in the back of... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 31, 2005

Schiavo Dies

Terri Schiavo died today. No matter where you stand on this issue, this is a sad thing. However, some are using it as the wake-up call to everyone to be ready for an untimely illness, incapacitation, coma, or death by legally documenting how you wish your affairs conducted. Rightly so. Do not be the... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 28, 2005

Sickness Runs In Family

Roger Bentley, a registered sex offender, was charged with the murder and kidnapping of 10-year-old Jetseta Gage today. The girl had been taken from her home in Iowa City, Iowa while her mother, Trena Gage, was attending class Thursday night, her brother witnessing the girl getting into Bentley's... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 24, 2005

Jeb Refused

A Florida state judge refused to hear Jeb Bush's plea for custody of Terri Schiavo, calling it a an attempt to circumvent other judicial rulings in the case. Quite right. However, the fight over the comatose 41-year-old Terri Schiavo will continue, probably right up to the second she dies. More... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Ridiculous Jeb

In a last minute attempt to have her feeding tube reinserted and sustain her life, Jeb Bush is now attemptin to gain custody of Terri Schiavo. What happened to letting the woman die with dignity? What happened to allowing her to live with dignity? A bunch of self-righteous moralistas pushing for a... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, March 20, 2005

Schindler's List Of One

I have steered clear of most of the Terri Schiavo case. I beleive it to be a deeply personal issue that apparently cannot be settled amongst those who were closest to the poor woman. And the division is a case in black and white. Her parents want to keep her alive, albeit in a vegetative state. Her... Sign in to see full entry.

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