I've been reading some other journal posts about marriage, mostly related to the court battles in California to allow or prohibit same-sex unions. The articles themselves are interesting and sometimes thought-provoking, but many of the reader comments are downright frightening ( Read more... )

There was a political cartoon in the Basel newspaper Saturday that, sadly, is probably closer to the truth than anyone really wants to admit: The cartoon shows McCain and Obama looking out a window at a crumbling building with a sign "American Financial Crisis". McCain says to Obama, "Um, do you still want the job?" and Obama answers "Hmmm ( Read more... )