This: A couple weeks back Nebraska Governor Heineman (R) signed a bill requiring a mental evaluation exam prior to an abortion. Let's go one step further for Nebraska. A mental evaluation exam prior to breeding. Are you going to be a fit parent? A step yet further. An inclusive mental evaluation exam for the residents of Nebraska. You must have some diminished capacity if you want to continue living in Nebraska.
That: Net neutrality has become a major issue since early April 2010 when a Washington DC appeals court overturned the FCC's ruling against Comcast's "network management".
Comcast, Time Warner & the other big boys of net providers are against any net neutrality. They're not against free speech, it's just that it's gonna cost you depending upon how much free speech you want to use.
There are plans to institute tier levels similar to cable rates, (basic, basic plus, silver, premium etc.) depending what & how many websites the user wants access to. Point of reference: This sounds just a bit like the battle between China & Google regarding net access & content.
One of the major arguments against net neutrality comes from the proponents of the "free market system". How's that working out for America?
Has any system been more abused than the free market system?
Wall street(nuff said), Corporate America(outsourcing), NAFTA (900,000+
jobs lost).
Some of the proponents for net neutrality are Google, Yahoo, EBAY, Amazon, Microsoft & others. These fellows have very deep pockets. When the inevitable law suits are filed over the final decision, my money (meager that it is) goes with the Google etc.
With apologies to Stephen Colbert"s truthiness.
My new word: Netrality: The act of having unlimited access & use of the internet without additional costs or censorship from internet service providers.
One more thing. Why does the USA have such slow internet speed compared to the rest of the world? Is it a Corporate plot? Stay tuned.
The Other: Baseball movies. Tis the season for Baseball. So in keeping with the season, a minor rant & opinion. It seems that for whatever reason, this time of year sportscasters feel compelled to compile a list of their favorite Baseball movies. Inevitably, "Bull Durham" or "Field of Dreams" top those lists. Not being a sportscaster , I'm just as qualified to submit my list of my favorite Baseball movies that seem to be ignored.
1. Long Gone (1987)
William Petersen, Virginia Madsen
A classic comedy with a bit of social commentary about at minor league ball club down south during the 50' & the behind the scenes machinations of ownership & the introduction of a black ballplayer to the lineup. Great scene involving the Klan. Plus, Virginia Madsen (playing Dixie Lee Boxx) nude scene.
2. It Happens Every Spring (1949)
Ray Milland, Paul Douglas, Jean Peters
Another comedy. This one deals with a college prof who by accident discovers a liquid that repels wood. The obvious application. Rub it on a baseball. Prof becomes major league star pitcher for St. Louis leading them to World series while picthing under an alias to protect the dignity of the Alma Mater.
3. Angels in the Outfield (1951)
Paul Douglas, Janet Leigh, Keenan Wynn James Whitmore (voice of angel),
Pittsburgh Pirates suck & are stuck in the cellar. Paul Douglas makes a deal to cleanup his foul mouthed hot tempered act.
Side note: Douglas actually cusses up a storm in the movie, the soundtrack is purposely distorted during his rants.
Pirates start to win etc. Douglas' sanity called into question due his belief of heavenly intervention. Keenan Wynn is superb as smug play by play announcer.
As always, these are my takes on the world around me. But what the hell do I know? Pay attention, there is a final exam.
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