Ohio Supreme Court Justice Reprimanded for Drunk Driving; Smoking Ban Opponents Doth Protest Much

Resnick publicly reprimanded.

The Blade covers this as does the Washington Post. You can read the entire ethics opinion here. All Ohio Justices had to recuse themselves b/c of their colleague's involvment and 13 Court of Appeals judges filled in to write a long opinion that concludes, "It is unfortunate that a long and distinguished career at the bar and on the bench must suffer the blemish of a public reprimand." Why is that so unfortunate? How many other times to judges write about the misfortunes of civil and criminal defendant who brought about their own problems? JP hasn't seen such a decision yet. This is the legal equivalent to a slap on the wrist.

Anti Smoking Ban Group Leader opposes American Cancer Society in Petition Protests across The Heart of It All

Protests may set up intereting battles that transcend usual political lines.

East Cleveland Mayor-elect Stages Holiday Coup

Bizzare.

No More Civil Trials in One of Ohio's Largest Counties

It this even possible?

Brady Quinn is a (self-proclaimed) Pimp

Because JP thinks Brady Quinn is a hotter college QB than Matt Lion Hart of USC or whatever his name is, we were doing some googling around today and found his resume. We take special note of his technical skills section.

JP salutes Morgan Freeman

JP has always loved the acting of Morgan Freeman. He is one smooth dude. We never knew much about his politics. But now we love him for that too. Here, he tells us that labeling people as "black" and "white" is ridiculous and "black history month" is stupid b/c black history is really just a part of American history. We could not agree with him more.

Race is nothing more than a social construct. Once you realize this, you are halfway there.

Sure, people are categorized based on there race and this has practical realities for everyone, but what he is saying is we need to stop doing this. He's not saying that we should stop recognizing that racism exists, but recognize that we often do more harm than good in trying to remedy racism.

It is so clear to JP we cannot put it in words, but we do salute Mr. Freeman.

But I do wish he never appeared in Pulp Fiction as I hate that movie. Wait a minute......Was that Samuel L. Jackson? Or Denzel? Ah..........never mind...........I'll just wait until February's "Black History" month to find out!

Defamation by Fremont, O. Newspaper

Local defamed (former) attorney gets even.

Ohio, The Heart of It All

With the Buckeye State's economy lagging behind our sister States', with our Governor in the tank and no clear direction for the next 10 years, what is our General Assembling spending time on? Passing a bill making it illegal to spit on people.

Now that will attract new jobs!.........telling potential employers that spitting is such a problem in Ohio, we need a law.

Attorney: Hang Up Calls Not Violent

Gee, thanks.

Tookie's Chance Meeting with Richard Pryor; God Apparently Undecided about Comedic Redemption

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger denied noted children's author (oh yeah, and convicted murderer) Stanley Tookie Williams' request for clemency this week and Tookie was put to death. Now, as Paul Harvey likes to say, the rrrrrrrrrrrrrest of the story.

Tookie was convicted of killing four people over two decades ago and now has paid 25% of his debt to society.

While the Governator plainly sees Tookie's "redemption" as a ploy to save his own life, apparently God isn't so fure.

Instead of San Quintin, Tookie now resides in Purgatory, which prompted foul-mouthed and recently deceased comedian Richard Pryor to ask Tookie when they were introduced yesterday, "What in the fu_$ are you doing over here, Ni#*er?"

To which Tookie replied, "I see God wasn't a fan of all of your movies, Richard."

And now you know, the rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrest of the story.

Inequitable Homeland Security?

Okay, so Federal Air Marshalls shot to kill a mentally unstable man sans medicine last week in FL, but a couple of Playmates that make sexual advances to airline security are merely taken to jail for 5 hours? Yeah, JP wonders what went on during those five hours.

Life just isn't fair.

Is Cavalry Charge Dead?

Did the crocodile finally eat TOD?

Small Town Ohio Traffic Cams

Big Brother's eye in the sky is watching you! Lots of people are getting rich over this. JP doesn't really like it.

Sandusky Co. Judge Finally Ends the Nonsense

Judge Culbert finally ends this mess, which, in my opinion is even worse b/c the finality demonstrates the lack of necessity of all of it to begin with.

Hot Dog Lawyer Appears in Ohio Supreme Court

What a hot dog.

Neo-Nazis coming to Glass City again, wooo hooo!

Mark your calendars, December 10th.

Actually, don't waste your time going to "counter rallies" or "peace rallies," just avoid downtown on Saturdays like you normally do and go about your daily business and ignore these idiots please. The joke will be on them when downtown T-town is empty.

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NYC charitable foundation executive indicted for embezzling cash to pay Columbus, O. based dominatrix "Lady Sage" to come beat him in NY.

HT: Brutus.

OSU Band Director Stripper Daughter Murdered in NYC

Somebody could make a Lifetime movie or Law & Order episode out of this one.

Breaker-Breaker 10-4

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