Sunday, August 30, 2009

compassionate Release

The Lede (A NY Times Blog)



Listen to this story on NPR.


So, here is a story that has taken several interesting turns since 1988... What do you think? In particular, what do you think about the idea of a compassionate release? Do you think that compassionate release is ok sometimes and not at other times? What kinds of criteria do you think might need in place for this type of thing? What do you think would happen if we instituted this policy in the American prison system? [Remember these are questions to get you started on this topic. They do not need, however, to restrain or limit your discussion.]

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Hmmm ... let's get started.


Scenario: you are on a blind date, the date is going terribly, and this "mystery date" asks, "What is your favorite infomercial?"
You say . . .