Daily Archives: December 2, 2002

SCOTUS to review sodomy case

Posted on December 2, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

The Supremes are set to hear a case that originated in Houston concerning Texas’ sodomy law: The justices will review the prosecution of two men under a 28-year-old Texas law making it a crime to engage in same-sex intercourse. The … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Bullet successfully dodged

Posted on December 2, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Spent the afternoon at the Civil Court building downtown thanks to a jury summons. The real secret to not getting empanelled in Harris County is to draw a high number when you’re sent off to a courtroom for voir dire. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Slugs and body snatchers

Posted on December 2, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Fascinating story in today’s Chron about the practice of impromptu carpooling. People driving to work from the outlying areas will cruise through some of the larger Metro bus stop areas looking for people to share a ride into downtown. By … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | 12 Comments

My Hall of Fame ballot

Posted on December 2, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

If I had a ballot in the Hall of Fame voting, I’d cast it for Bert Blyleven, Gary Carter, Rich Gossage, Eddie Murray, and Tommy John. Frankly, it’s a crime that Blyleven, Carter, and the Goose aren’t already enshrined, and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball | 14 Comments