Monthly Archives: June 2008

Supreme Court decides death penalty in child rape cases is unconstitutional

I was surprised to hear that yesterday the US Supreme Court ruled that the death penalty for child rape cases is unconstitutional, calling it “cruel and unusual punishment.”  This was a case brought to the US Supreme court from Louisiana, … Continue reading

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“Cash only” at the gas pump?

Some gas stations have decided to stop accepting credit cards completely, and have switched over to “cash only” at their pumps.  They say that the credit card fees are costing them too much money and they can’t afford to pay … Continue reading

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Prison break in Afghanistan

Well, I don’t know which news is getting the most press, Tim Russert dying from heart failure, or the big prison break in Afghanistan.  No, I take that back, the death of Tim Russert is getting the most press.  I … Continue reading

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