Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Where's Our Right to Lie?
Ever lied online?
Back in '80s when the Internet more closely resembled a series of tubes, the state of Rhode Island passed a law making it illegal to lie online. And until this week, this law was still in effect, according to the Associated Press.
That's right, in Rhode Island someone could actually be slapped with a misdemeanor charge, fined up to $500, and sentenced up to a year in prison for lying about their age on an online dating site, fibbing on Facebook about how many people were at a house party, or pumping up their resume on LinkedIn.
According to the Associated Press, lawmakers have finally caught up with the times and voted to repeal this antiquated law.
"This law made virtually the entire population of Rhode Island a criminal," executive director of the Rhode Island American Civil Liberties Union Steven Brown told the Associated Press. "When this bill was enacted nobody had any idea what its ramifications were. Telling fibs may be wrong, but it shouldn't be criminal activity."
Originally the law was meant to crack down on scammers and con artists but it also made the "transmission of false data" illegal, according to the Associated Press. Quickly the Internet outgrew the law.
The state representative who proposed tossing the law, Chris Blazejewski, told the Associated Press that it was probably unconstitutional. What's more, it wasn't very useful -- only a few people had ever been prosecuted for not telling the truth online.
"There are a lot of things we don't condone in our society that aren't crimes," Blazejewski said. "We take freedom of speech very seriously in this country and we should be concerned about the real and serious possibility of further erosion to our First A
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Sunday, June 24, 2012
Where's OUR (New Jersey's) Common Sense?
Frank Roder of New Jersey was ticketed on Thursday for failing to use his emergency brake, after which his Jeep flew into the Rahway River. Roder had leaped out of the vehicle because his son opened the door and was running straight toward a 35-foot embankment, according to Fox News.
"He hopped out, and I thought that was OK. I was just going to park," Roder, 38, told the station. "He just took off, made a beeline for the edge."
Roder said he narrowly saved his little boy Aidan, but his 2006 Jeep Commander wasn't so lucky. Roder knew something was wrong when the kid said, "Um, Daddy ..."
And then, the Jeep was gone. It slid down an embankment and into the muddy water below.
A cop on the scene reportedly handed him a pair of tickets -- one for the brake, and another for failure to produce his insurance card, which was in the water-bound Jeep -- and told Roder he should have just applied the brake.
"I say, 'Really? And if I did and my boy stepped over the edge and fell instead of the Jeep, then where would I be?' He says, 'Jail, for child endangerment'."
Though miffed and carless, Roder plans on paying his $50 and $60 tickets,
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Friday, June 22, 2012
Common Sense
Sandusky Convicted of 45 Counts
Originally printed at http://www.ksee24.com/news/local/Sandusky-Convicted-of-45-Counts-160091845.html
By Kimberly Kaplan and Michael Isikoff, NBC News, and M. Alex Johnson, msnbc.comJune 22, 2012
Jerry
Sandusky was convicted of 45 counts of child sexual abuse Friday night
and faces spending the rest of his life in state prison.
Sandusky's attorney, Joseph Amendola, asked Judge John Cleland to allow Sandusky to be released on house arrest, but Cleland summarily rejected the request, saying: "Bail is revoked. Mr. Sandusky is remanded to the custody of the sheriff."
Sandusky was immediately led out of the courthouse in handcuffs as a large crowd of onlookers cheered.
Sandusky, 68, the former longtime defensive coordinator at Penn State, had denied all 48 counts alleging that he abused 10 boys over 15 years. Two grand jury reports accused him of having used his connection to one of the nation's premier college football programs to "groom" the boys, whom he met through his Second Mile charity for troubled children, for sexual relationships.
Sandusky's attorney, Joseph Amendola, asked Judge John Cleland to allow Sandusky to be released on house arrest, but Cleland summarily rejected the request, saying: "Bail is revoked. Mr. Sandusky is remanded to the custody of the sheriff."
Sandusky was immediately led out of the courthouse in handcuffs as a large crowd of onlookers cheered.
Sandusky, 68, the former longtime defensive coordinator at Penn State, had denied all 48 counts alleging that he abused 10 boys over 15 years. Two grand jury reports accused him of having used his connection to one of the nation's premier college football programs to "groom" the boys, whom he met through his Second Mile charity for troubled children, for sexual relationships.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Happy Fathers Day!
I Would believe that most Fathers start out Feeling like this!
Then sort of grow into the Life long Position!
They all have one thing in common, they all have
Dadisms....................
Don't ask me, ask your mother.
I'll play catch after I read the paper.
Coffee will stunt your growth.
A little dirt never hurt anyone--just wipe it off..
Get your elbows off the table.
This is your last warning.
I'm not just talking to hear my own voice!
Stop crying or I'll give you a reason to cry.
Don't forget to check your oil.
You're only young once.
You're gonna like it, whether you like it or not!
The early bird gets the worm. Rise and shine!
If your friend jumped off a bridge would you?
You have things so easy!
Don't look at me in that tone of voice!
What do you think this is, your birthday?
How many times do I have to pound that into your head?
What part of NO don't you understand?
I don't care what other people are doing! I'm not everybody else's father!
Didn't your teacher learn you anything?!
Two wrongs do not make a right.
Don't use that tone with me!
Am I talking to a brick wall?
If I catch you doing that one more time, I'll...
Wipe your feet!
Enough is enough!
Don't make me stop the car!
What did I just get finished telling you
You'll realize the value of money once you start earning.
Turn off those lights. Do you think I am made of money?
Now you listen to ME, Buster!
I told you... Now see.
I told you, keep your eye on the ball.
This will hurt me a lot more than it hurts you.
We're not lost. I'm just not sure where we are.
When I was your age, I treated MY father with respect.
As long as you live under my roof, you'll live by my rules.
I'll tell you why. Because I said so. That's why.
Do what I say, not what I do.
but no matter what WE ALL LOVE FATHERS!
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
What ......A Humorous Look at Ourselves.........
Aries
You are the pioneer type and hold most people in contempt. You are quick tempered, impatient and scornful of advice. You are a prick.
Taurus
You are practical and persistent. You have a dogged determination and will work like hell. You are stubborn and bullheaded and will not accept advice from others. Most Taurus's play with themselves a lot.
Gemini
You are a quick and intelligent thinker. People like you because you are bisexual. However, you are inclined to expect too much for too little leading people to conclude that you are cheap.
Cancer
You are sympathetic and understanding to others peoples problems. They think you are a sucker. On the other hand, you are always putting things off, and that is why you never get anything done.
Leo
You consider yourself a born leader while others think you are pushy Most Leo's are bullies by nature. You are vain and cannot tolerate honest criticism. Your arrogance causes friction with others.
Virgo
You are the logical type and hate disorder. This nitpicking is sickening to your friends. You are cold and unemotional and often fall asleep while making love. Virgos make excellent IRS agents.
Libra
You are the artistic type and have a difficult time with reality. If you are male you are most likely gay. Most Libra women are considered easy. Changes of employment lead to are expected because of your inability to cope.
Sagittarius
You are optimistic and enthusiastic. You are have a reckless tendency to rely on luck since you lack talent. The majority of Sagittarius are substance abusers. People laugh at you a great deal because you are always getting screwed.
Scorpio
You are shrewd in business and cannot be trusted. You achieve the pinnacle of success because of your lack of ethics. You are the perfect son of a bitch. Most Scorpios are socially retarded.
Capricorn
You are conservative and afraid of taking risks. You don't do much of anything and are considered lazy. There has never been a Capricorn of any real importance. Capricorns should avoid standing still for long periods of time as they tend to attract pigeons.
Aquarius
You have an inventive mind and are inclined to be progressive . You lie a great deal. On the other hand you are inclined to be careless and impractical causing you to make the same mistakes repeatedly.
To the casual observer you appear stupid.
Pisces
You have a vivid imagination and often think you are being followed. You have a minor influence over your associates and people resent you for flaunting your power. You lack confidence and class.
Which one are You?
kinda has that ring of TRUTH to it!
I am a Sagittarius!
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Monday, May 21, 2012
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