Month: June 2020
On the destruction of statues
I’ve written before about the destruction of public statues and monuments, and I’ve supported leaving them in place — with appropriate signage added to explain their history. More recently I’ve come to believe they probably should be taken down if the majority of citizens in the area want them down. But they should be carefully … Continue reading On the destruction of statues
New Foothills webcams found
For those interested in northern Colorado webcams, there is another site available. The foothills weather station features north-, east-, and south-facing webcams, with time-lapse videos from each. Night views are especially pretty, with city lights, stars, and planes arriving and departing from Denver International Airport. Chances are the sunrise views are great, too. There is … Continue reading New Foothills webcams found
Anti-maskers, it’s not about your rights
To those out there not wearing masks because you think it infringes on your rights: You’re infringing on the rights of others to stay healthy. You’re infringing on my rights. But you already know that, don’t you? That means you just don’t care. You’re selfish. You’re not making America great again; you’re helping to make … Continue reading Anti-maskers, it’s not about your rights
Trump’s long walk home
Trump’s Tulsa rally in one picture
June 21, 2020 — Trump’s rally in Tulsa yesterday took place in the Bank of America Center, which has a seating capacity of 19,000 to 20,000. It appears he fell short of that by at least a third. Disappointing for him, no doubt, but less of a coronavirus superspreader than was feared by health officials. … Continue reading Trump’s Tulsa rally in one picture