I am very torn about this. Yes, what the Westboro Baptist Church, and it’s leader Fred Phelps does at glbt and veteran funerals is despicable. But, what about free speech and freedom of assembly? The lawsuit says that Phelps & Co. intended to inflict emotional distress and invaded the families privacy. I agree. Of course they were trying to inflict emotional distress. What else could they be doing? I just wonder if this is, in some way, limiting people’s ability to voice their opinions and assemble - regardless of how disgusting their message may be.

I really like Dennis Kucinich. I realize that he is in a unique position as a political candidate, one that isn’t likely to get a nomination and isn’t, sadly, taken serious. Because of this, he is able to say and do as he believes - unlike every other political candidate.

The latest thing he has said is that we need to question Bush’s mental health. A president that is going around talking about WWIII and then sanctions a country with a crazy president does need some mental health screening.

Seattle’s new streetcar is almost ready for passengers. I have read several negative comments about this new transit option, mainly cause it is at the mercy of traffic, like buses. What these nay-sayers don’t realize is that streetcars are generally much more efficient than buses. Usually, the platform is raised, so even chair-bound people don’t have to wait for a lift, you pre-pay, and they are fully electric. This reduces the amount of time during stops and reduces carbon emissions to zero. I think this city needs many more of these streetcars, especially in neighborhoods like West Seattle, Ballard, and Capitol Hill. They are relatively cheap and quick to build.

In Washington State. And… he is… Republican. My goodness, these Republican men are out of control! Sadly, this story hasn’t received much attention.

• UPDATE PART I: This story is finally starting to get attention.
• UPDATE PART II: For the best, most complete story.
• UPDATE PART III: He resigned. That was quick. He could have pulled a Larry Craig and said he has a wide stance… or something.
• UPDATE PART IV: Guess what?! National attention (finally…).

I wish Cheyenne and Sophocles would let me do this to them!

I don’t know what to say, other than I love it.