Transgender Accommodations

In the 12 September 2008 articel the District Attorney discusses efforts in Maryland and Colorado to deal with transgender persons and the use of sexually separated facilities.

Right of Counsel

The 5 September 2008 article discusses the rights of a prisoner to counsel. In this case there was a period of time between the "warning" and the actual confession.

Military Service for Jail Time?

In the 29 August 2008 articlea letter suggesting that an inmate be allowed to serve his time through military service is discussed.

The Amethyst Initiative

The 22 August 2008 article discusses the Amethyst Initiative, a group of college professors that has called for a discussion on reducing the drinking age to reduce binge drinking among college students.

Government Health Care

In the 15 August 2008 article there is a discussion of government health care using the prison systems as an example. The county jail is offered as a microcosm of the "national health care" that is actively discussed in the current national election discussions.

Liberals and Conservatives

The 8 August 2008 article reflects on a discussion with a friend about the views of Liberals and the views of Conservatives and how they are unlikely to convince each other of the "truth" of their own views.

Restricting Guns II

The 1 August 2008 article continues the 11 July 2008 article discussion of the right to carry a firearm in the open. The organization GeorgiaCarry.org efforts are shown in light of Pennsylvania law and the protection of the Constitution further explained.