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An open letter to atheists

Dear atheists; You’ve made a big deal about how silly religion is. You’ve called the rest of us foolish for teaching kids about the Power who watches our every move and evaluates whether our thoughts are decent or diabolical. You rolled your eyes when we talked about the

Cats and dogs

Cats and dogs

When someone claims their dog is smart it’s because the dog has learned to obey the person’s commands. When someone says their cat is smart it’s because the person has learned to obey the cat’s commands.1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Yes, this picture means that I have

Housekeeping item: no more anonymous comments

One of my least favorite things to do here is close things down and make it harder for visitors to my site to interact with me, the site, and the other users. Creating an account on a website can be more time-consuming than is worth just to make an offhand

Court decrees: obeying the law not suspicious

See Lowering the Bar [http://www.loweringthebar.net/2013/04/driving-carefully-not-probable-cause.html] , one of my absolute favorite blogs. I’ve often wondered if one could be pulled over for driving at or under the speed limit. After all, everyone drives a little faster than the speed limit. The only reason

Beware a lawmaker with a disarming smile

Beware a lawmaker with a disarming smile

So much has been said lately on the topic of firearms regulation that I’m not sure that there is much to add. As the people of the United States engage in this debate I hope that we can remember what the word «rights» means in the context of governance.

Abbottabad? Abbotta-bing!

Abbottabad? Abbotta-bing!

According to The Economist (9 February 2013) in an effort to improve the city’s international reputation, Abbottabad Pakistan plans to begin construction of an amusement park. It is thought that if people begin associating the name Abbottabad with luxury accommodations and decadent fun, that people will stop thinking of