Thursday, March 1, 2012

Thursday morning roundup

This family's case epitomizes the truth behind choice: nobody else can tell this woman what's best for her family; only she should, and should have the right to, make that decision.

What Russian election fraud looks like at the local level.

China-India border tensions heat up.

The Pearl family did not appreciate the posthumous baptism of their late son, but still managed a gracious response.

Fareed Zacharia recommends a reality-based Afghanistan policy.

The wealthy have a tendency to be less ethical. With exceptions, of course.

Free speech is free speech. Let this confused dude waste his money in Clarendon.

Kathleen Parker takes issue with Mr. Frothy Mix and his comments about college.

How to protect yourself from the new Google.

I find myself devoting much too much of this blog to human douchiness, so I want to take this time and space to human ingenuity and goodness by posting the obituary for Dr. Tina Strobos and the recent New Yorker piece on face transplants. The latter is quite long-winded, but it truly highlights the creativity, drive, and goodwill of the people involved.

On a related note, congratulations to the Smithie who won for best documentary!

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