Apparently the only thing the MP's did was to round-up inebriated combatants on leave and put them in the slammer for a night so that they could sleep it off.
It's not like the stifling of voices of dissent doesn't serve a useful purpose. In the book "the Late, Great State of California," the author examines how a California governor successfully used the issue of student dissent as a stepping stone for his bid to become the President. Apparently the sentiment that colleges spread communism has always been popular with patriotic voters.
In the hectic high pressure world of deadline journalism at its nerve wracking best, why bother to present both side when any imbecile can tell you that only one is correct?
Ironically, the need for a voice of dissent may never have been greater. The situation in the Middle East is shrouded in secrecy. Insightful commentary on the cauldron is MIA in the American media. An opposing point of view might qualify to be classified as treason so anyone foolish enough to mouth off might want to think twice before actually expressing a controversial point of view.
The prospect of dueling dynasties is too pathetic to merit
serious commentary.
If, however, the United States Supreme Court, with a majority of conservative, compassionate, Christian Republicans declares that gay marriage is unconstitutional, it might be a very good thing if there are no voices of dissent which could be misconstrued as urging rebellion or fomenting and or inciting a riot in response to an unpopular decision.
If the Supreme Court declares that gay marriage is unconstitutional, it will be a case of "Game over" for the liberal advocates of that cause. At that point the liberals should be expected to display the good sportsmanship mode of conduct and be ready to shake hands with the opposing team and saying: "Good game!"
Sidebar story: Pauline Kael's home in Berkeley is (reportedly) up for sale and some locals want it preserved as a historic site.
What makes a better news story: the NBA playoffs or a civil war between rival religions in a country you can't find on a world map?
Mark Twain (reportedly) said: "God invented War so that Americans could learn Geography."
Now the disk jockey will play the Rolling Stones' "contractual obligation" album, Jimmy Buffet's song "Let's get drunk and screw," and p*ssy Riot's Osvobodi Bruschatku (Release the Cobblestones [it's on youtube]). We have to go see if we can find copy of the Berkeley Barb for this week. (Did they ever make a student protester doll?) Have an "abomination against nature" type week.
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