Related to Recent News about Attacks on Journalists by Rebel Groups.

Journalists, with scruples, have a very important place in the world. Given this, no nation or rebel groups should imprison or kill them. There is a subjective nature of what journalism is important and the nature of scruples.

Given this, all journalists, as long as they meet a minimal definition should be protected and their actions should be responsibly facilitated. This especially applies to journalists who are covering stories in foreign lands.

Heinous acts against them, like all people, can not be justified. No matter how you spin it. Don't target the weak and non-combatants.

Thoughts on the Rick Perry Case

This post is based on what I can gather from the news. Rick Perry has been indicted for abusing his power and threating a public servant by threating to use his veto power and actually vetoing the bill that he threaten to.

I never liked Rick Perry, as a person or a politician. However, the veto threat is a valid, long-held, important, and reasonable power of any executive body in the United States. It is essential power of the executive. It is an important tool to keep powers separate. If that is his only crime then the charges should be dropped.