Wednesday, November 15, 2006

We're the Only Ones Making You Feel Good All Under Enough

A Portland police officer pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of official misconduct for asking two women to show him their underwear during a traffic stop in July.
Honest to God, I don't go looking for these...

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[Thanks to Bud]

Don't They Mean "Insecurity Van"?


TWO masked gunmen robbed a security van at a petrol station yesterday and escaped with tens of thousands of pounds.

The robbers threatened the two-man van crew with a semiautomatic gun as they filled up a cash machine at the garage.

That's some security. Why is it I assume the guards were unarmed?

Oh, that's right--it's the UK. Stupid question, forget I asked it...

We're the Only Ones Elite and Tactical Enough

A court hearing is scheduled for Tuesday for four Chicago Police officers accused of using their badges to break into homes and rob them...[They] targeted both known drug dealers and innocent residents. They face home invasion, kidnapping and armed violence charges.

Prosecutors say the officers from the elite “special operations section,” abused their authority to terrorize and steal from people.
As opposed to Chicago cops legally terrorizing and stealing from people, I suppose...

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[Via Cousin G]

Insanity in the UK

We need to reach out to our fellow Americans and help them understand the difference between fact and emotion as it pertains to guns. It is not now, nor has it ever been, enough to preach to the choir.


No doubt. I'm open to suggestions on how this can be done.

Oh, the Humanitas!

Although the guards are known for their plumed helmets and halberds, some also pack guns. Security is also provided by plainclothes agents and Italian police, who patrol outside the square and stand ready as sharpshooters atop buildings during public ceremonies...

Since the Sept. 11 attacks, the Vatican has tightened security in St. Peter's Square when the pope is present: Knapsacks, purses and camera bags are searched or passed through X-ray machines, and visitors must pass through metal-detection gates or submit to a metal-detecting wand check.
But...but...but that's inhuman!

Zoo.com: Preventing Kids from Realizing It's a Jungle Out There

It filters the results against a database of more than 50,000 "adult" words and phrases, to reduce the risk of children's exposure to inappropriate or harmful material on the Web. Content pertaining to guns, violence and unlawful drugs is also filtered.
What did Mr. Orwell say? Ignorance is strength...

Get 'em while they're young.

[Via Cousin G]

This Day in History: November 15

After 16 months of debate, the Continental Congress, sitting in its temporary capital of York, Pennsylvania, agrees to adopt the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union on this day in 1777. Not until March 1, 1781, would the last of the 13 states, Maryland, ratify the agreement.