Author Archives: Steve
Guilty . . . But Acquitted
I live in Baltimore City. As all residents of Baltimore understand, I am summoned to jury duty at least yearly (it’s supposed to be yearly but I’m not the only one who believes the summons comes more frequently than it … Continue reading
The Ugly Underside of the Supreme Court’s Gay Marriage Decision
When I was a kid, growing up in the sixties, “fag” was about the worst thing one could be called. Of course, it had nothing to do with sexual orientation; it was merely a demeaning epithet slung in anger. Long … Continue reading
Comparing Apples and Orange Sherbert
This morning, I read a comment on social media that made me want to scream. The gist of the comment: Baltimore and Ferguson, MO could learn a lesson by looking at the restraint of the citizens of Charleston, SC in … Continue reading