OK, here's the last word on cell phones, at least for now.Seen yesterday while driving in Belmont: an older man riding his bicycle, not wearing a helmet, talking on his cell phone.Discuss. … [Read more...]
DFA Endorses Jehlen
DFA has endorsed Pat Jehlen for Massachusetts State Senate: "Jehlen has the experience, vision, and determination to stand up for all families of the 2nd Middlesex District. During her fourteen years as a state representative, she has … [Read more...]
It takes a moron
Hillary's village seems to have found its idiot: Here's a sweet review of Rick Santorum's new book, which includes these pearls: "The notion that college education is acost-effective way to help poor, low-skill unmarried mothers with … [Read more...]
Lehigh (with a little help from my friends)
Whatever he's on, I want some... Scot Lehigh seems really impressed that Mitt's still acting like he's the governor and stuff. Last week's tonguebath of Our Guv included this wisdom (my emphasis):Although it is stances struck with an … [Read more...]
Death Penalty vs. Keeping people alive
So Our Guv had a hearing on his new "flawless" death penalty plan. David has already dealt with the issue of its expense, which would be enormous. The bill's prospects for passage are dim. But there's also a convergence of … [Read more...]
But what does he MEAN by that?
President Bush, in his radio address today, spoke of his approach to nominating Sandra Day O'Connor's successor as follows:My nominee will be a fair-minded individual who represents the mainstream of American law and American values.He said … [Read more...]
An ounce of prevention
(Well, since everyone's using the front page except me, here goes...)Bob, I say this with all the love and respect in the world: Get real.Outlawing cell-phone-driving would *prevent* reckless driving. (As does the drinking age, although I'm … [Read more...]
Vive La Liberte
A hearty endorsement to my colleague David's pro-freedom editorialrejecting the Globe's proposed prohibition on cell phone use whiledriving. As readers Stomv and Ken point out in the Comments thread to David's post, wealready have laws … [Read more...]
Rehnquist to reporters: I’m staying, so piss off!
Chief Justice William Rehnquist released the following statement today after being released from the hospital:I want to put to rest the speculation and unfounded rumors of my imminent retirement. I am not about to announce my retirement. I … [Read more...]
Let’s ban more stuff!
Today the Globe, echoing my co-blogger's similar call months ago, has endorsed a bill that would ban all use of cellphones by anyone while driving, except in case of emergency. The reasoning: It is inherently distracting to talk on … [Read more...]