New Jersey has made another step toward joining the civilized world...

Corzine Signs Law Abolishes Death Penalty in New Jersey

Although it doesn't make me sorry I moved away, it does significantly improve my opinion of my native state.

I've been prodded out of the shadows by an outpouring of demand (well, one person asked) that I post a letter I wrote to our local newspaper. I was inspired by L&J's lovely wedding, as well as the knowledge that our local state rep -- he's the Minority Whip -- would be playing a key role in the upcoming drama associated with the attempt to ban ( Read more... )