January 11, 2025
“If criminals place little value on the long term, then doubling police patrols might be a more cost-effective way to reduce street crime than doubling the jail sentences.” Author Andrew Leigh, Australian Economist.
Recently, I have watched a lot of football on TV, both college and the NFL. But two things bother me about the broadcasts, one-the same old commentators are on the shows. I am tired of watching Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Coach Cowher, Jimmy Johnson, Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison, Boomer Esiason, Phil Simms, Chris Berman, and all the others. The broadcasts need new talent and not DEI hires, please. And another thing-why do players have mouth guards attached to their face masks, but not in their mouths?
Pleased to see punks arrested for “illegal street takeovers.” Gangs of youths block city intersections and race around the area “burning rubber.” Citizens and residents can’t get through. This is an easy crime to prevent, just arrest those involved, suspend their driver’s licenses, impose heavy fines, and impound the vehicles. Don’t wait until some teenager is run over or shot to death.
NC Governor Cooper granted clemency to 15 death row inmates on his last day in office. Why wait until the last day-afraid of the backlash from victim families and/or law enforcement? How can this be morally right? The governor is a coward!
This is an arrest photo of Dana Stubblefield, ex-NFL star. He is 6’2″ tall and weighs 290lbs. He was convicted of raping a disabled woman at gunpoint and sentenced to 15 years in prison. This week an Appeals Court overturned the conviction citing racial language used in the trial was in violation of the state’s new Racial Justice Act of 2020. Apparently, the prosecutors used inappropriate language in the closing argument. He can be re-tried if the California prosecutor makes that decision. The victim was in Stubblefield’s home being interviewed for a babysitting job.
Over the last 5 seasons, the Carolina Panthers football team has the worse win/loss record in the NFL. The team’s record is 24 wins 60 losses for a .285 winning percentage. During the recent season the Panthers set a new NFL historical record for allowing 534 total points while on defense. Yet, their head coach, Dave Canales (his record is 5-12) assured the fans that his defensive coordinator, Ejero Evero, will return next season. How is that possible?
A recent report by the US Dept. of Education showed that 100+ colleges closed their doors in the last year 2 years, with more scheduled to close this year. Almost all are small, private, liberal arts colleges. This situation is a good example of “survival of the fittest.” I have never had a strong positive view of small, liberal arts schools. Most are very expensive and have less than 2500 students. I do not believe the quality of education is worth the cost, nor is the quality of the student body. So, student enrollment is down. These schools get their funding from tuition and fees. However, many enroll students with Pell Grants (low income) so colleges can’t just raise tuition. And-colleges get $$$’s from alumni donations, which are almost non-existent from Pell students and/or students not being able to find jobs with liberal arts degrees. So, without enough students and donations, the colleges are forced to close. I also believe the dubious on-line colleges compete for students. Their tuition is cheap and so is the quality of the education.
High Truths and Low Lies 