Zeitgeist September 2012
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September 1, 2012
Stories from around the world Sex offender extradition to US halted by British court!(You really ought to know you've gone overboard on the whole sex offender witchhunt when England, of all places, decides someone can't get justice in your country!) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18625225 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/court-blocks-shawn-sullivans-us-extradition-7896133.html And Minnesota's sex-offender re-education camp is so bad even the feds have stepped in! http://www.startribune.com/local/163607246.html?refer=y http://www.rokolaw.com/Articles/Minnesota-s-Failed-Civil-Commitment-Program-For-Sex-Offenders.shtml http://politicsinminnesota.com/2012/02/lawsuits-underscore-msop%E2%80%99s-legal-jeopardy/ http://sentencing.typepad.com/sentencing_law_and_policy/2012/08/federal-magistrate-orders-minnesota-to-convene-task-force-to-reform-states-sex-offender-civil-commit.html Germany is amidst a growing number of places around the world that now agree with our long-held position position against circumcision. Sadly, the American Academy of Pediatrics has decided to change their opposition to a limp-wristed endorsement. Given the irreversibility of the procedure, shouldn't society demand that it only be allowed at the age of consent? http://www.rt.com/news/germany-religious-circumcision-ban-772/ http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-allen-anti-circumcision-activists-20120812,0,386071.story http://blogs.the-american-interest.com/wrm/2012/08/24/american-academy-of-pediatrics-endorses-circumcision/ http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/should-boys-be-circumcised-science-cuts-both-ways/article4504032/ The final death of Dutch tolerance - a detailed explanation of how the government was able to order the disbanding of Martijn (Vereniging Martijn). Any law that guarantees rights (such as freedom of speech or association) but contains an exception to protect "public order" is a worthless lie. http://www.cjat.org/ipb/index.php?showtopic=879 What is it about Africa that makes people utterly insane when it comes to sexuality? Here are just a few stories in the news the past few months. Now I grant you that many other places around the world seem to be going off the rails over sex (Russia is running a close second these days, with several other old Soviet-bloc countries not far behind) but African nations led by Uganda (with its Kill the Gays bill) are way out in front. http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2012/06/27/egyptian-diplomat-suggests-gays-are-not-real-people/ http://www.towleroad.com/2012/06/ugandan-government-discovers-evidence-of-gay-conspiracy.html http://www.rnw.nl/africa/article/ghana-%E2%80%9Cparadise-paedophiles%E2%80%9D-says-oneworld http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/9475266/Witchcraft-child-abuse-parents-who-abused-children-because-of-evil-spirits-jailed.html Stories from around the country Virtuous Pedophiles. Watch out for this organization. It reeks of the involvement of "mental health professionals". Until such time as these professionals rise up and tell the government to stay out of their relationships with their clients (and make it stick) they are legally mandated to report any suspected pedophilic behavior. http://www.virped.org/ http://www.salon.com/2012/07/01/meet_pedophiles_who_mean_well/ http://counterindictment.wordpress.com/2012/07/20/spam-virtuophiles/ A rare victory against SORNA (don't get your hopes up - it's a small victory) http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions%5Cpub%5C08/08-51185-CR3.wpd.pdf http://www.volokh.com/2012/07/08/fifth-circuit-holds-federal-retroactive-sex-offender-registration-statute-sometimes-exceeds-article-i-powers/ Speaking of victories in court, once again the ACLU is one of the few groups brave enough to stand up to the bullies who think they can pass any law they want to destroy the chances of any RSO to rebuild his life. If you haven't joined your state ACLU, what the hell are you waiting for? (You might consider kicking in a few dollars to the Rhode Island chapter as well.) Justice isn't free. http://www.riaclu.org/20120716.htm http://www.aclu.org/criminal-law-reform/defendants-agree-not-enforce-sex-offender-residency-law-against-aclu-plaintiffs Misc. Gosh, now it causes cancer! Child Abuse - what can't it do? http://www.fox59.com/news/education/wxin-purdue-child-abuse-cancer-child-abuse-can-increase-cancer-risk-purdue-study-says-20120717,0,4533057.column Several years ago there was a sadly amusing conspiracy theory about a boy prostitute ring in Nebraska that was supplying boys to high-level politicians (including some in the White House). It was described in lurid detail in a book called "The Franklin Cover-Up". I think some people in Pennsylvania must have found a copy because they are making extremely similar accusations about Jerry Sandusky using his Second Mile Foundation to funnel boys to rich and powerful doners. I swear these cops have no imagination! http://americanfreepress.net/?p=5116 Gosh, now it causes cancer! Child Abuse - what can't it do? http://www.fox59.com/news/education/wxin-purdue-child-abuse-cancer-child-abuse-can-increase-cancer-risk-purdue-study-says-20120717,0,4533057.column Obviously men can't be trusted around children. Here are a few of the news stories on that subject which caught or eyes. Encouragingly, it seems that the public has grown tired of these lies and is pushing back against them. http://iclanarkshire.icnetwork.co.uk/tm_headline=locals-hit-back-over-claims-nursery-workers-should-not-be-male-after-rutherglen-paedophile-case%26method=full%26objectid=31464488%26siteid=63227-name_page.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2185041/Fathers-banned-play-centres-women-decree.html http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/sydney-fireman-john-mcgirr-accuses-virgin-of-discrimination/story-e6frfq80-1226447612104 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/08/16/separating-men-and-children-is-discrimination-plane-and-simple/ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703779704576073752925629440.html?mod=wsj_share_reddit (though the crusaders might be on to something when it comes to sex crime investigators, DHS agents & the crusaders themselves): http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/suburbs/crystal_lake/chi-deputy-again-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-minor-20120815,0,1630833.story http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2012/08/employees/ http://www.back2stonewall.com/2012/08/anti-gay-activist-prop-8-donor-charged-sexually-assaulting-young-boys.html and the logical consequence of all this: http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/story/2012/08/12/men-fear-helping-out-kids-in-danger-children/ Those who don't learn from the past, reprint it! http://www.theagitator.com/2012/08/15/why-the-mainstream-media-never-seems-to-learn-any-lessons-of-history/ The essence of capitalism - see a need and fill it! http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2012/05/10/mexico-sixth-graders-film-porn-video/ http://theweek.com/article/index/230796/the-high-schooler-who-allegedly-ran-a-3-million-drug-ring Off topic, but funny comment on society's pruddishness: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2176583/Giving-green-finger-Gardener-carved-bush-rude-gesture-ordered-remove-it.html Finally, a recommendation: His blog entries tend to be rather longer than the norm, but that's because they are usually packed with insight and research. 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