TECHNO-RAGE GOES AIRBORNE

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This one's not as simple as whatever your first thought might be.  On the one hand, hitting a 15-year-old can generally be said to be a bad idea.  On the other hand, when the airlines tell us that electronic sending devices can mess up navigation, we should probably take it seriously since plane crashes can be hazardous to one's health.  On the third hand, it was probably a better option to let the crew handle this one, at least take first pop at it.

Finally, an element of most crimes in most states is venue.  Good luck proving what county this one happened in. 

THE BASIN'S COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE TAX DEAL

Rule 1:  When you do a deal with the other party, talk about how cooperative and bi-partisan you are and avoid calling the other party "hostage-takers."

Rule 2:  When in doubt, refer to Rule 1.

THE BASIN'S COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ILLINOIS' NEW CIVIL UNION LAW

The Basin fully supports the right of all persons to collective bargain, irrespective of sexual preference.

THE BASIN'S COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF GAYS IN THE MILITARY

1.     There are some;

2.     There always have been;

3.     It's Ok;

4.     It always has been.