Archive for October, 2006

In Columbus Next Week

Thursday, October 26th, 2006

We’re going to be in Columbus this Sunday through next Sunday for my sister’s wedding. Anyone who reads this and lives in Columbus or therebouts (that means you Erik) and is going to be around, definitely let me know. Does anyone know a good place to eat / drink where 10-15 people can comfortably socialize? […]

Draconian Justice

Monday, October 23rd, 2006

I just read that Enron’s ex-CEO, Jeff Skilling, was sentenced to 24 years in prison.
I’m no fan of corporate corruption, and justice did need to be served, but come on… 24 years? This sentence is essentially a death sentence. He’s already in his 50s. This ends his life. He will lose his wife, his […]

US Tortures Man Tortured by Al Qaeda

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

More reasons why the power to imprison people should not be given solely to the executive branch. What will it take to wake us up?

What the Military Commisions Act Really Means

Thursday, October 19th, 2006

If you think that the latest bill signed by the President, Military Commisions Act only applies to non-citizen enemy combatants, do yourself a favor, as an American, and listen to this podcast. This is not, nor should it be, a partisan issue. This latest bill is an insult to all of us, and shame on […]

GLOCAL Discussion: Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

Wednesday, October 18th, 2006

Austin will be speaking at Mid-City Nazarene Church about slavery and human trafficking this weekend. I’ll be there, and if you’re in San Diego and want to join what should be a fascinating and alarming wake up call, I’d encourage anybody to join.
Austin works with Free the Slaves and they are recently promoting efforts […]