All those topics that i wish i had time to pursue more earnestly.

Find-a-Human. From the ever fecund Paul English we find this delightful database were we all gang up on them so we can talk to them rather than talking to their computers. Apple 800-275-2273 — Zero three times; if virtual rep answers, say “operator” Do your bit, add more!… [Ascription is an anathema to any enthusiasm]

Sen. Durbin Introduces Torture Amendment. Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) has introduced a bill to Reaffirm US Commitment to Uphold Prohibitions on Torture in International Law:. It needs your support:. We received this by e-mail: Senator Richard Durbin (IL) has introduced an amendment to the Defense… [TalkLeft: The Politics of Crime]

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this senator knows the importance of the dignity of the human being.

The Center for Constitutional Rights Doing Ashcroft's Job for Him. Here is a terrific approach to the problem of what to do about errant private military firms. The Center for Constitutional Rights has filed suit. While it would have been nice if the Justice Department had made some effort to… [Kathryn Cramer]

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well at least some organizations pursue justice in this world, but it is clear that one of them is not the u.s. dept. of justice.

Once the party of Lincoln, now the party of torture. So now we know the answer to my earlier question about why the Christian right isn't upset about atrocities at Abu Ghraib. It's because one of their leading legal minds, U.S. Air Force General Counsel Mary L. Walker, came up with the rationale for torture as well as the argument that the President is utterly above the law in his capacity… [Michael BŽrubŽ Online]

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i think this analysis says pretty much what i want to say.

Should 12-Year-Old Be Punished As An Adult?. by TChris The “get tough on crime” mentality of the last 25 years induced state legislatures to turn back the clock on hard-fought reforms in our juvenile justice system. Juvenile courts weren't tough enough, critics said, so legislatures began to… [TalkLeft: The Politics of Crime]

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no. there is no evil that a 12 year old could do that qualifies them as an adult.

Electronic art in Brazil. FILE, Festival Internacional de Linguagem Eletr™nica (Electronic Language International Festival), will be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from November 22nd to December 12th, 2004. Submissions are due June 15. FILE will consist of four simultaneous events: FILE FESTIVAL – An… [grandtextauto.org]

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a center for digital discourse and culture associate group will have their work shown at file, which is great! it is the 404 art group.

probably improves graduation rates too.

the world needs more boffins….

my army / american council on education transcript.

basic training:
recommendation: 1 semester hour in personal physical conditioning, 1 semester hour in
outdoor skills practicum, 1 semester hour in marksmanship, 1 semester hour in first aid....

military occupational speciality 11b10:
recommendation:
vocational certificate level: 3 semester hours in mechanical maintenance.

lower division baccalaureate/associate degree level: 1  semester hour in map reading, 1
semester hour in first aid, and 1 credit in surveying after institutional evaluation.

military occupational specialty  95b10:
lower division baccalaureate/associate degree level:  3 semester hours in patrol
operations.

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interesting enough i suppose. these were produced in 1995, i left the guard in 97, i think i was actually 11b20 at that time.

found the driver safey course certificate the army put me through too, through out a bunch of other crap, 3 garbage bags full of stuff i'd moved 3 or 4 times. these particular documents i've had for 9+ years and i found notes that i had from my first semester at american university.

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