All That Gun Violence, a Follow-Up, Part One: The 9-year-old boy who brought a gun to school appeared in court yesterday.
Kitsap County Superior Court Judge Anna Laurie spoke slowly. She was trying to determine if the boy could understand what was going on.
“Do you read at grade level?” she asked.
He looked at his lawyer, at his dad, at his uncle, who also was sitting at the defense table. Laurie rephrased the question.
“I have a little trouble reading,” he said finally. His dad handed him a tissue.
The 8-year-old girl who was accidentally shot is in intensive care and expected to remain there for several more weeks.
All That Gun Violence, a Follow-Up, Part Two: The man who shot State Patrol Trooper Tony Radulescu during a traffic stop was found dead of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Yemen’s President: Set to step down on Monday, after a US-backed agreement was ratified by voters in a nationwide election.
Bad News in Afghanistan: Protests over the burning of Korans has now claimed 12 Afghani lives. NPR teaches us “How to Properly Dispose of Sacred Texts“: “The assumption there is that Americans disrespect Muslims. That’s why there would be such a visceral response to burning the Quran, even though a layperson could do so under Muslim law—as long as the intent was respectful.”
It Gets Better: As Anthony points out, you can watch this weekend’s MTV It Gets Better special online. Go! Now!
Speaking of Bullying: Harvey Weinstein is threatening to boycott the MPAA for giving the documentary Bully an R rating. One of the kids featured in the film, Alex Libby, “gave an impassioned plea and eloquently defended the need for kids to be able to see this movie on their own, not with their parents,” but the appeal failed.
New Head of the Washington State Police Academy: Sue Rahr, current King County sheriff.
Molly Moon’s “Secret Plan”: Involves Willy Wonka.
Could It Snow This Weekend? Maybe (aaaaahhhhhh, freak out!!!!!).
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