Prof. Taylor examines our never-ending culture of violence in this week’s Taylor Tuesday. Published in the Gainesville Times, November 29, 1988, his Crime Stories column features the career of Isaac “Hanging Judge” Parker, famous (or infamous) for his frequent use of ropes. I’m titling this one as “The Hangman’s Ball”. A transcript and additional commentary…… Continue reading The Hangman’s Ball
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No Catchy Titles for Pedos
Pedophiles. That’s the subject of Prof. Taylor’s Crime Stories column, tendered for publication in the Gainesville Times, November 22, 1988. (*Note: Dad apparently took the week off November 15, 1988. The NE Georgia section did not contain his column that week. (Yes, I looked throughout the entire edition). Anyway, back to a subject I generally…… Continue reading No Catchy Titles for Pedos
He Said BLUENOSE? Comstock and Censorship
Alex Taylor Tuesday brings one Anthony Comstock back to light. You probably haven’t heard of this gent or the delightful derision bearing his name. Published in the Gainesville Times, October 25, 1988, Taylor’s “Nude Painting” feels harmless until you dive a little deeper into the deathly fallout of priggish policies. A transcript and additional commentary…… Continue reading He Said BLUENOSE? Comstock and Censorship