I got the design for the book cover for In Defense of Flogging. That’s always kind of an exciting moment. I like it. And the front and back flaps: The book will be out June 1. You can pre-order on Amazon, if you’re so inclined.
Month: March 2011
Community Policing Dispatch
Has an interview with me.
Our Worst Justice
From an LA Timescolumn by Jonathan Turley: “Clarence Thomas insisted that his wife was being attacked because she believes in the same things he does and because they were ‘focused on defending liberty.’” Wow. I like liberty. Why all the brouhaha? Thomas reported “none” in answering specific questions about “spousal non-investment income” on annual forms. … In truth she had…
The Banana Boat Is In!
1905 Baltimore Harbor. To appreciate the details in the picture, you need to click here and then click on “full size.” I’m assuming this picture is taken from where the aquarium is, looking northwest. Anybody know?
Balto Tow Scandal
More from the Sun: A federal grand jury has indicted 10 Baltimore police officers and two repair shop workers…. Only 10 officers who were charged last month are named in the indictment. Seven others named in the scheme remain charged in the criminal complaint. They could be indicted later, but not taking their cases before a grand jury is typically…
The Problem With King
Peter King sees nothing wrong with the hearings he’s holding on Muslim radicalization in America. I can’t imagine anything productive or less radical coming from these hearings. But my main objection–even fear–is that these hearings will allow the next terrorist attempt to be successful, thus “proving” their point, and creating a horrible vicious cycle. How are these hearings dangerous? Because,…
Another Day, Another Drug Raid
What makes this one unique is that they got Snoop! And pictures.
Marisol Valles García, former police chief, seeks asylum
The story in the Times.
“Hello, 911, I broke into this house… can you send police?”
I wonder how this call came out. “Homeowner in his own home”? [thanks to A.H.]
Fight the Terror
I received an email from Richard Hughbank with a letter written by Police Major Joseph Bail, Jr. (ret.). This is in response to the Washington Monthlyarticle I linked to a short while back. Hughbank asked if I would post it. It’s too long to post. It’s very long (too long?). But I’m happy to link to it. Mostly it’s a…