I know that some lawyers will go to great lengths, at times it seems to any length, to defend their clients. I know that this good for our judicial system and that half-hearted representation has led to some innocent people being locked up. But once a case is decided or charges are dismissed, a lawyer […]

The proceeding polemic was inspired by Jim Treacher, who addressed the issue much more succinctly than I ever might. If you haven’t noticed, I tend to get a bit wordy. Anywho, for those of you who don’t click on links, here is what he wrote:
The latest foiled terrorist plot revolved around liquid explosives. So of […]

If someone were to steal my identity in order to extract my modest riches, towards whom would I direct my most vigorous indignation? The merchants who would no longer accept my maxed-out credit cards? The bank that would penalize my overdrawn account? My wife who would seek more prosperous companionship? The answer is none of […]

I thought things had been eerily peaceful on the Red Hat Front. As was pointed out by Nancy in the comments section, the political arm of the Red Hat Society is waging a public relations attack against the Illinois State Fair for a perceived lack of respect shown to its members. You can check the […]

When Dave Bakke asked local bloggers how long it would be before a blogger broke a legitimate news story, most of us answered that it wasn’t our calling to report breaking news. I sold myself short. Long time readers of BFS will recall that it was I who exposed the seamy underbelly of the Red […]