Three cheers for the Supreme Court, which today ruled executions of minors unconstitutional. What took so freaking long?

Justice Anthony Kennedy, writing for the majority, said many juveniles lack maturity and intellectual development to understand the ramifications of their actions.

"The age of 18 is the point where society draws the line for many purposes between childhood and adulthood. It is, we conclude, the age at which the line for death eligibility ought to rest," Kennedy said.

More good information -- as always -- is available from Amnesty International. And what discussion of the death penalty is complete without a few words from Sister Helen Prejean?

Pic swiped -- like magic, as one of the first images from a GoogleImage Search for 'electric chair' -- from this interesting site.

Miscellaneous

Francis Hwang is going to sell his Negativland iPod, dammit. Go get 'em, Frank! I'll ask Pastor Dick to whisper a prayer for you.

So what 'cuz I'm naked? I'll give you a taste of my sword! Never mind the sword -- the best cure for nudity is nacho cheese.

Life Imitates Simpsons

Mister Pinchy! We're not eating him, he's a member of the family now.

TimeWaster™

This Japanese bike-crash game is nuts! My record is around 4000. Set an angle and hold the mouse to get a full charge for the initial crash. And don't forget your bonus crahses. Fun! And stupid!

Today I'm listening to: Freaky Chakra!