In the most recent Republican debate, there was an interesting exchange between the three leading candidates concerning the issue of torture. The hypothetical question was placed to the candidates that there had been suicide bombings in the U.S., and a… Continue Reading
I told the story of the Ivory Door at dinner tonight with the partners of the firm, both of whom are smart and perceptive. One of them quickly asked the question, “Well, would you really want to be Prometheus?” I… Continue Reading
This story from Germany is somewhat troubling. A man and a woman grew up in separate households, and as adults they met and fell in love. Twist is, they then found out that they are actually siblings; the man was… Continue Reading
Last night I went to a class for temporary judges. There were over 200 people there; I even ran in to some lawyers I know from the practice, who I had no idea served as temporary judges. The program works… Continue Reading
Once upon a time (well, actually just a few years ago), two male penguins — the father and another male named Roy and Silo by the zookeepers — were observed trying to “hatch” a rock with, obviously, no results. Now,… Continue Reading
Watch this video first. The animation is quite good and the story is compelling. Now ask yourself: Why is the kiwi bird crying at the end? Do you admire the kiwi? How is the kiwi any different from that guy… Continue Reading
I am not the only one taking notice of the fact that Battlestar Galactica is one of the best-written shows on television. One guy has suggested that this show is a fantastic lens for analysis of contemporary legal issues. He’s… Continue Reading
There are fewer better explainers of evolution than Richard Dawkins. There are also fewer bigger critics of religion than he, and perhaps it’s no wonder. No field of science has been attacked more directly, consistently, or successfully than evolution in… Continue Reading
It occurred to me this morning, listening to more news reports from London, what a great friend the United States has had in British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Back in September of 2001, Tony Blair flew in an uncertain time… Continue Reading