The Associated Press and their patron newspapers, on a clear path to extinction, try a last gasp. Their attempted cure is almost as bad as their disease, though, and may just hasten their demise. The disease is widespread and terminal. They should have stayed in print only and never gone online to begin with.
Today's QOTD comes from the London Times. Lots of thoughtful comments there from readers.
42 days until football season ...
Quote of the Day
The commission cites the example of the US city of Boston, where murder rates fell when police offered not to prosecute gangsters for dealing drugs if they stopped killing each other.
Richard Ford and Nico Hines, London Times
Blog of the day here.
Quote from said blog: "It is the most comprehensive documentary review of cannabis policy, politics, history, myths, science, and.. humanity that I've seen. It's compelling (and yes, a little overwhelming -- you almost need to take a break during it to absorb everything)."
