Friday, January 10, 2003

War and the Constitution

A couple days ago, I posted a question as to whether or not we are actually "at war".  Rob Salkowitz at Emphasis Added has posted an interesting commentary on the nature of declaring war, and what happens to the Constitution when we stop insisting that it be followed.


11:53:11 PM  |    

Drawing a fine point on the subject

At the ACLU website, they've posted a display of political cartoons, entitled "US Patriot Act Art".  Several of the cartoons are very pointed, but favourites have to be this one by Clay Bennett,  which illustrates - beautifully - exactly what seems to be happening these days, and the top one on this page by Mike Konopacki, with it's very pointed imagry giving the message an even stronger impact.  I also liked this one by Arron McGruder, reminding us who it is that has often helped train the terrorists we now face.


8:33:24 PM  |    

Making Points

Slate has an excellent article on the press, skepticism and credulity.


1:38:27 PM  |