Wednesday morning roundup

Things fail and wildlife (and sometimes people) die when we fail to maintain infrastructure.

So glad someone's counterdemonstrating against the military funeral protesters. More on the issue here.

Good for Metro for fighting to keep Virginia's seats on the board local. You know that governor would just gut funding to the system.

Speaking of Real Virginia, see Toles on Cuccinelli.

Milbank reports on ratings of conservativism.

Courtland Milloy chats with former DC mayor Tony Williams, who emphasizes the role of journalism in keeping elected officials honest.

Brace yourself: Glenn Beck on slavery.

Feast your senses on this example of a libertarian society.

No do not move an ugly statue from Moscow to St. Petersburg, where there's actually a beautiful skyline to ruin.