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Friday, February 20, 2004
Posted by RFTR
OpinionJournal - Taste: "SMOKE GETS IN THEIR EYES: Though California already bans smoking in restaurants, bars and office buildings, there is one haven of liberty left: most of its state prisons. But that's all about to change if a bill that just passed the state Assembly becomes law. It's a second-hand smoke issue, say state authorities, who claim that the bill would improve inmate health and save the state a small fortune in related medical costs. But when the San Diego Union-Tribune asked a group of prisoners what they thought, they said it was the worst idea since the state abolished weight-lifting equipment a few years back. As one prisoner told the paper: 'I'm very hard to get along with when I can't smoke.' "
OK. Pure and simple: California has lost it. You really want to take away a calming influence from the prisoners? How about we take away their cable TV first? (via Running for the Right) Wednesday, February 18, 2004
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'Breathalyzer in every car' bill passes house (via The Volokh Conspiracy)
I'd like to say I'm against this, but I'm not sure how to do so. It's kind of tough to say I'm against taking away the right to drive drunk. Maybe there's something wrong on public health grounds? James-- I don't support a right to sell cocaine, but I'm also not going to support a bill allowing a police officer to search everyone he sees. I'm with the ACLU on this, it punishes law-abiding citizens. As for the "who will pay for it" part of the article... puhleeez. So you're going to give a tax credit to pay for it, which means that you'll have to get more tax revenue from everyone (and by everyone I mean those "evil" rich people). Let's hope this doesn't become a trend. Brian --That's why I keep you around--those are exactly the reasons I was looking for. Thanks. Posted by RFTR
Andrew Sullivan will be on Chris Matthews tonight. Try not to miss it..
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Andrew Sullivan is a smart guy
I'm currently watching his appearance on Bill Maher's HBO political show. If you'd like to see it, I have it on HBO On Demand, and I'd be happy to make a tape for anyone. He's witty, and doesn't back down. The more I read and see of this guy, the more I respect him, even when I disagree with his opinions. Bill Maher: [introduces the gay marriage topic] and Rob, you're a gay man Rob Schneider: I'm willing to learn Sullivan: Really? We can have a drink afterwards, right? Schneider: Let me just say this. I am for-- Sullivan: [he's wearing a blue shirt, Schneider wearing a red one] We can be red and blue American finally getting together. Schneider: I am for gay marriage-- Sullivan: And I'm right behind you. HILARIOUS. Tuesday, February 17, 2004
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CNN.com - Scientists discover new form of mad cow disease - Feb. 16, 2004: "If a new form of the disease were affecting humans there should be an increase in the incidence of CJD, said Brown, who was not part of the research team. "
This can't be classified as anything but bad news. Monday, February 16, 2004
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