Should marijuana be legalized?

Proponents ( including former Surgeon General Jocelyn Elders ) for legalization argue that it is no more dangerous than alcohol (and indeed, probably less), that keeping it illegal fuels violent drug cartels, and that regulating and taxing its sales would bring in much needed revenue for local governments.

Opponents argue it is a dangerous, mind-altering substance that may act as a "gateway drug" to harder ones (such as cocaine), and that legitimizing its use would only... READ MORE

"The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers." - William Shakespeare, Henry VI , Act IV, Scene II.

Lawyers are easy to hate. Defence lawyers in particular. Often stereotyped as misconstruing the truth in order to get their clients off on a technicality or loophole, they have a tough job.

But in reality they play a crucial role in the justice system. A constitutional democracy is founded upon several principles, but one of the most profound is that everyone is presumed innocent until proven... READ MORE

Perez Hilton thrives off the mistakes and misery of others. On his blog , he routinely mocks, slanders, and savagely trashes those whom he believes deserve it.

He is both acerbic and cruel. Whether accurate or not, whether fair or not, his commentary is almost always memorable.

He shows no mercy.

And he deserves none.

On Sunday June 13th, the self-declared "Queen of all Media" posted a link to an "upskirt" picture of Disney super-star Miley Cyrus sans underwear. Miley Cyrus is only 17 years old. The... READ MORE

As the Catholic Church's sex abuse scandal continues to grow, the time has come to demand what was once unthinkable: that the Pope himself must be investigated and ultimately prosecuted for his role in this hideous affair.

The long, sordid history of these events is now well known. In 2004 the John Jay Report was commissioned by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in response to the many allegations of abuse by Catholic priests there. The Report determined that, during the period from 1950 to... READ MORE