I thought the Sully thing was funny, but more for the meta. He was the Perfect Injured Patrolman on H:LOTS and everybody's bitch on Oz, so, funny.(I do think Denis Leary may be obsessed by the Izzard Experience in a different way than people here.) As for the New Ghost, am I an asshole if I thought "Hey, he's a dead guy, too."?

the premise that one can lose the right to live, but has to do so by their own action really that inconsistent?

An interesting way to put the question. If thought of in those terms, no, it's not inconsistent. But, just going by speaking with pro-lifers in my own family, many of them really don't view it in that light. According to them, fetuses deserve life, regardless of the circumstances of their conception or the mother's condition. Criminals don't, regardless of whether they are mentally impaired, saddled with bad representation in court, or penalized by having the wrong color of skin. (When I point out to them the percentages of black vs. white criminals on death row, as well as how many of those released from prison after DNA and other evidence has come to light have been of color, they just say that if you're convicted, you're guilty. Period.)

But I have had a limited number of people to speak with about such matters (my mom told me a long time ago not to argue social issues with certain people in my family). I'm sure that I'm dealing with a very restricted viewpoint, and should probably read up on others before making any other comments. Sorry about mentioning it!

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I just got off the phone with my mentor/cool co-worker from the last contract gig I had here at the Evil Empire. She informed me that the hiring manager on her team is waiting for my resume in relation to the open full-time position they have, and I should give him a call to say hi. She apparently told him I was thinking about applying, and he was quite pleased at the idea.

flail, flail, flail

Bob Novak seems to think Rehnquist will retire as soon as Bush gets back to DC tonight.

I would go to Hilton. But since I'm going anyway in a week anyway, maybe this weekend I'd go to Akumal.

When I point out to them the percentages of black vs. white criminals on death row, as well as how many of those released from prison after DNA and other evidence has come to light have been of color, they just say that if you're convicted, you're guilty. Period.

Some people refuse to have their world views challanged. I hate people like that (not to say that I hate Kathy A's relatives).

It also took me to a Monty Python place. "Notice they don't so much fly as plummet."

Plus the sound effects.... "Baaaahhhh--thud."

Oh god, now I'm snorting. Stop it!!!1!

Yeah. Novak's been saying that Rehnquist will retire this week. Other sources say "Monday at the latest."

!!!

Jilli, that's both keen and weird.

Whoot! That's exciting, Jilli.

It's for that open full time position on the Supreme Court, right? Right?