Tuesday, December 03, 2002

From the Washington Post, on how to create a parallel universe. We now have in place a scenario where until this war terrorism is over, our personal freedom can be put aside any time someone in the adminstration says so.  How is this different than what the bad guys do, again?  How will we know if the war is over? Oh, that's right, it will not be over, so just enjoy your time in prison if you happen to be snagged by these fools. "At the end of the day in our constitutional system, someone will have to decide whether that [decision to designate someone an enemy combatant] is a right or just decision," Olson said. "Who will finally decide that? Will it be a judge, or will it be the president of the United States, elected by the people, specifically to perform that function, with the capacity to have the information at his disposal with the assistance of those who work for him?" I'm feelin' better already, no need for no courts to look out for my legal rights! 1:18:56 PM

Via BurningBird, Kriselda Jarnsaxa in The Occoquan Inquirer on what we might do to move forward with real focus. Just a hint, it is not helplessness in the face of vague threats:) 10:13:43 AM

Via Dave Weinberger, likely to disappear soon into pay to see content, but still worth the read, the Boston Globe on John Rawls passing. As a confirmed liberal, amen on the luck vs. merit focus.  One of the defining characteristics of we liberals is our commitment to identifying the difference! 8:58:16 AM

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