Monday, September 26, 2011

Race-based Bake Sale Yields No Profit

BAKED GOODS WITH RACIAL DISCOUNTS


Just when you thought you heard it all, along comes a show-stopper.

Student Republicans at UC Berklely have having a bake sale, and your purchase gets discounted based on your race.

The goods will be sold as follows:

White $2.00
Asian $1.50
Latino $1.00
Black $.45
Native American $.25
$.25 off for all women

The bake sale is a protest against admissions policies that were banned here in Michigan.

If you thought that kind of stuff was already banned in California, read on:

Come back after the break!

Pay-by-race bake sale at UC Berkeley still on, student Republican group says - CNN.com:

Now that you've read it, what are your thoughts?

Monday, September 12, 2011

The "Clem" goes Candid Camera

WHERE IS ORWELL WHEN YOU NEED HIM?


Recent reports indicate that Mount Clemens will install 360 degrees surveillance camera somewhere in the city.

There are those who believe that the placement of the camera constitute an infringement on privacy rights.  Other believe that the cameras (a total of six will be deployed by year's end) will make the streets safer).  Their location will not be disclosed, but the larger question is whether they will deter crime or just make it easier to identify those who commit crimes within the viewpoint of these cameras.

Do you have a recommended location where you would like a camera to be placed?

Let us know!