Today the Seattle Times reports on a rape at a local car dealership. The manager, Jen Moran, called the attack “just sickening” and commented that the victim “should’ve been safe.” The accused is Christopher Teel, a 24 year old homeless man. While a homeless person committing a crime isn’t big news in Seattle, this person […]
Gun control that works requires smaller government
Americans are understandably outraged at another school shooting, sparking immediate calls by many for more gun control. It’s disappointing that few of these same folks are expressing equal amounts of indignation at the FBI, which has confessed to failing to follow its own protocols upon receiving a credible and specific tip. This is government failure […]
Email from Roger Kerr to Sir Douglas Myers on receipt of 2011 Queen’s Birthday Honour
From: Roger Kerr Sent: Friday, 3 June 2011 3:58 p.m. To: Sir Douglas Myers Subject: Honours Attachments: Letter from the Prime Minister.pdf; Letter from the Governor-General.pdf Dear Douglas See the attached letters. I have a suspicion you were in the loop. The plotters got together a pretty solid line up of supporters – Bill Gallagher, […]
Gratitude for and memories of Dad
(The following was delivered by Richard Kerr at the service to honour Roger Kerr’s life on Thursday 3 November 2011 at 2.30pm at Old St Paul’s in Wellington.) I feel truly privileged that I could provide Dad with love, support and comic relief during my nightly visits over the past couple of months. And he, […]
Reflections on Dad: Roger Lawrence Kerr CNZM, 1945 – 2011
(I delivered the following speech at the service to honor Dad’s life on Thursday 3 November 2011 at 2.30pm at Old St Paul’s in Wellington.) Notwithstanding the great intellects gathered here today, one of the most striking things about Dad was how incredibly smart he was. Whenever I met people who knew him, one of […]
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