We're the Only Ones "Enquiring Minds Want to Know" Enough

Two Ohio police chiefs are under investigation for a plot involving the surrogate carrying the twins of Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.

The officers allegedly broke into the surrogate's home in an attempt to dig up dirt they hoped to sell to the tabloids. [More]

"Only Ones" and scandal. Hardly news here, but it ought to compete for a while with "Jon and Kate Divorce," or "Morgan Freeman 'Incest' Shocker," and maybe even "Bat Boy Hates Prop 8."

And not to be cruel, but Seth McFarlane kind'a nails it here...

[Via Ed M]

Q&A

To ask -- or not -- about guns in a playmate's home [More]

I know some gun owners bristle at this. It depends on how the question is posed, and the demeanor of the questioner.

I always encourage parents to make an effort to know the home conditions where they allow their kids to play. Are there any aggressive dogs? Does the place look like a dump? Do the parents look and act OK?

Answers to a direct question can be noncommittal:

I'm on top of the hazards in my home and we take care to provide a safe environment.

Depending on how you assess the situation, you can decide to share more information as appropriate. It may be a great opportunity to educate, or you may have a person you don't want your kid being anywhere near.

It's a two-way street.

You don't have guns in your home and proper training to know how and when to use them? How will you protect my child when he's in your care?

[Via Ed M]

We're the Only Ones Underreporting Enough

The Detroit Police Department is systematically undercounting homicides, leading to a falsely low murder rate in a city that regularly ranks among the nation's deadliest, a Detroit News review of police and medical examiner records shows. [More]

So Detroit "Only Ones" are no better than the rest of that hellhole's government? Imagine that.

And they're trying to make it appear safer than it is. I wonder why?

Y'know, they've been doing commercials here to attract tourism to Detroit, and I just have to laugh every time they come on. You couldn't pay me...

[Via William T]

GAO 'Mexican Crime Gun' Report 'Incomplete'

In other words, a bureaucrat with ideological and career incentives--one who is unaccountable to the American people-- is attempting to leverage changes to laws they will be accountable for. And people in positions of influence are listening. [More]

Who is this guy? What does he believe? Who does he serve?

Don't you think--before giving him what he wants--we ought to find out?

And where the hell are the national gun groups on this story?

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column calls for more complete reporting.

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This Day in History: June 20

On June 20, 1777, Burgoyne's expedition set out in full military review before Carleton, who remained behind in Canada with 3,770 troops. On that same day, he issued a proclamation that only served to alienate all the populace. [More]