6 officers charged in man’s death in Baltimore
Two indicted in bridge scandal in New Jersey
10 men get life sentences in Malala shooting
Today when I opened my morning paper (Int’l New York Times), I couldn’t help but be surprised by these three headlines which jumped out at me. Could it be that the authorities in different parts of the world are beginning to get serious about trying to curb corruption and brutality? We can only hope.
I never intended my blog to be very political, but rather would stick to easy topics like science, sports, travel, etc. but it becomes difficult to do so – especially when one considers I am a child of the 60s. So, I warn you in advance . . . I am digging deep into my experiences as a counter-spy (yes, counter-spy) for the US Embassy in 1966 and as an academic in a radical American university in the 1970s. You have been warned !
I am also cautiously gratified by these events. I must admit I am a political junkie and the Malala Fund is the one charity that I give to regularly. I’m now reading a book called Believer by David Axelrod (who ran Obama’s campaigns and was also one of his advisers. My next book is about Clarence Thomas entitled Strange Justice. We haven’t talked since your birthday. Give me a call.
Go for it! I’m behind you.
Joe Boy, love the Mac story very much and will look forward to more political/social commentary in the future. Want to tackle something that does not seem to have a solution? Try the condition of American blacks/unemployment/poverty/undereducation. That is a mitt-full. Whatever, I will look forward to whatever you write in days to come. Much love, my friend, Bob
Thanks, Joe. I’m with you and Matthew was beside himself with enthusiasm for the young State’s Attorney’s stand.
Go, Joe, go!