Back When A dozen years ago, I posited something overly ambitious: an idea to help slow the annual march of death and injury on America’s roadways while saving those inclined to participate a lot of money—the Super License. Of course, nobody influential saw it because I’m an indie writer with a wingless gnat’s platform. Doom,…… Continue reading Grok’s Take — The Super License
Tag: death
The Hangman’s Ball
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”. Commentary follows the column. Familiar…… Continue reading The Hangman’s Ball
Gunfighting Blues
Gunfighting? A much younger me once asked my father if he ever drew his weapon and fired in the course of duty; had he ever participated in an actual gunfight? Was it like those we watched on the television or at the movies — Dirty Harry, etc.? His answer was usually stoic, reverent, and largely…… Continue reading Gunfighting Blues