Cost cutting suggestion to Maryland Governor O'Malley and his response
1. Sell the Governor's Mansion and live in your own house.2. Give up your paycheck, go back to practicing law, and do governor work on evenings and weekends. You will do much less harm that way.Bill CookeThe Governor's response:Response to your correspondence to Governor Martin O'MalleyWednesday, November 18, 2009 1:23 PMSTATE OF MARYLANDOFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Dear Mr. Cooke: Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on Maryland's fiscal situation and our effort to change and reform our state government to move Maryland forward in these difficult times. We truly appreciate receiving in

Taser gun used on 10-year-old girl who 'refused to take shower' - Telegraph
Taser gun used on 10-year-old girl who 'refused to take shower' - TelegraphAnother brave Public Serpent

Crime is crime is crime - Margaret Thatcher
Back in the 80s there were some criminals in prison in Northern Ireland who fancied themselves "prisoners of war" because they committed their crimes for a political reason. However, the British government refused to treat them as POWs because that would have legitimized their criminal activity. A few of them went on a hun

Legalise drugs and save Scotland £2bn a year, says think-tank - The Daily Record
Legalise drugs and save Scotland £2bn a year, says think-tank - The Daily RecordThis think tank has some good ideas, but if you overregulate drugs, new black markets will sprout up.

United Smokers And Drinkers Against Tax Abuse
I just found this blog - United Smokers And Drinkers Against Tax Abuse - haven't read much of it yet, but it looks worth checking out.