The Patient Scholar

Do the ends justify the means?

From Moreover - Law News, from IOL: As a citizen of the United States, I do not believe that the ends justify the means, and am appalled at the implications of this story, if indeed it is true. Defense Secretary Rumsfeld and his superior must answer for much. I am sickened.

See also the article at CNEWS

Where are the checks and balances?

From MemoryBlog. Accountability and honor seem to be missing-in-action in certain quarters of the Bush administration, as well as an understanding of the relationship between the various branches. In Utah, the Legislature sees itself as the most equal of the three branches; in Washington, apparently we have a more imperial view–the executive is the most equal.

Ain’t capitalism grand? More good news about Enron

From the The Memory Hole, from CBS News. “Enron Traders Caught On Tape”.

What you can do without greed

From Rebecca’s Pocket from ABC News: LaserMonks.com. This gives new meaning to “illuminated manuscript.”