Wednesday morning roundup

Latin American prisons (perhaps this doesn't apply to all countries, but the Times didn't make that exception) are a disaster.

Kathleen Parker reminds the presidential candidates that Southerners don't appreciate condescension. We've discussed how no group likes to be referred to by an associated food, but I will take this opportunity to point out that I'm in the south now, and I had the most amazing hush puppies yesterday.