Link: Congressional Problem Creation.
Most of the great problems we face are caused by politicians creating solutions to problems they created in the first place. Politicians and a large percentage of the public lose sight of the unavoidable fact that for every created benefit, there's also a created cost or, as Nobel Laureate Milton Friedman put it, "There's no free lunch."
h/t Oleg Volk RTWT
A South Carolina grandmother has become a sensation among stressed-out U.S. military men and women around the globe by sending the most incongruous of gifts: pliable, google-eye dolls.
This is really cool. Silly, but cool.
Jill Porter: How many must die before gun lobby gets message?
Uhm, all of us.
Seriously, Sebastian takes her to task.
All of us indeed. How many law-abiding gun owners are killing cops? Or launching murderous killing sprees? Breaking into homes and terrorizing the residents? I just want to know, Jill Porter, just what is it that frightens you about my guns?
Link: The LawDog Files: We Interrupt ....
that someone has attempted to use hijack Lawdog's blogging renown in order to further their romantic/sexual endeavors. Now only knowing Lawdog through his blog and having never met him in person, I am convinced that this is a seriously seriously bad idea.
Now down in the area of South Florida that I grew up in, this would probably be solved by the use of the nearby swamp, a cypress stump, and a thick rope. Some assembly required. I think the Lawdog is much much more imaginative.
Buddy, if I were you? I'd find a deep hole to hide in.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms says its agents are searching a Valley gun shop in connection with weapons sent to Mexico.
An ATF spokesman said weapons are being seized and a search warrans are being served at the XCalibur Gun Shop, which is located on Cave Creek Road just south of Thunderbird Road.
The VPC dares not look at the bottom seven states instead of the arbitrary five. That is because, lo and behold, New Hampshire ranks seventh from the bottom in per capita gun deaths. New Hampshire is undeniably a strong pro-gun state that greatly respects the individual right to keep and bear arms.
RTWT, h/t Of Arms and the Law
Link: Google Reader (36).
The subject has arisen, in my small circle of daily-read blogs, about blogging anonymously vs. under your name. Various justifications have been brought up on both sides- avoiding harassment vs. exercising discretion, living up to your statements online vs. no one knowing if you do, so you don’t have to.
I don't really get read enough to worry about this, but I'm pretty much in between. I'm neither completely anonymous nor overtly out. I.e. it wouldn't take much work to find out just who I am. But I never blog about work and rarely about my family. Just my opinions. Anyone that wants to know more can just ask. My email address is on the left.
Link: Cavalry Arms.
Cavalry Arms is proud to support the Arizona Citizens Defense League by running and sponsoring the Independence Day Action Rifle Match. All proceeds from the match will go directly to AZCDL to continue the fight for our rights in Arizona. AZCDL has achieved legislative results completely out of proportion to their size, they deserve our support. Come out and support AZCDL and celebrate Independence Day in a way that would make the founders of our great nation proud!
I plan to be there. Hope to see you.
Link: ESPN - Central Washington offers the ultimate act of sportsmanship - College Sports.
Western Oregon senior Sara Tucholsky had never hit a home run in her career. Central Washington senior Mallory Holtman was already her school's career leader in them. But when a twist of fate and a torn knee ligament brought them face to face with each other and face to face with the end of their playing days, they combined on a home run trot that celebrated the collective human spirit far more than individual athletic achievement.
RTWT. Please.
