January 2011
3 posts
Apparently some are troubled by my use of "Ben...
The argument seems to go something like this: “He was punished by the NFL and he wasn’t even convicted. He wasn’t even prosecuted. Look at how he’s changed. He feels real bad, and besides, we don’t know for sure what actually happened. But he wasn’t even prosecuted, damn it! Also, I am a Steelers fan and we are in the Super Bowl, so STFU.”
To which I...
“But when you illegally download a book, you’re simply guaranteeing that a...”
– An Incident We’d Rather Not Discuss - “Free” Books Aren’t Free (via longstride)
Stop telling me now isn't the right time
When is the right time to hold the spewers of venom and of reprehensible incitement to violence responsible for their behavior?
Oh, right. Never, because it might make someone uncomfortable.
Go ahead, crazy right wing: keep bringing your guns to political events, keep threatening Second Amendment remedies. Worship your guns and feel free to win at the bullet box if you lose at the ballot box....