Are Parents the Real Criminals in Littleton Aftermath
Ellen Goodman argues against punitive parental liability for teen crimes, noting varied family responses and warning signs. She cites laws penalizing parents, questions their effectiveness, and urges nuanced accountability rather than blanket blame. The piece examines deeply personal grief and the limits of parental control.
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Treatment-first approach gains traction in drug policy shift
A decade after the war on drugs, states embrace treatment over punishment. Arizona’s 1996 Prop 200 diverts first or second possession offenders to probation and treatment, with 77 percent testing drug free after one year and most paying for their care. Costs appear lower than imprisonment, though recidivism data await. Maryland and others explore similar paths amid rising prison populations driven by drug abuse.
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Maryland's Break the Cycle aims at parolee drug testing
Townsend leads a Maryland program testing 25 000 parolees and probationers with twice weekly screens. Early results show positive tests drop from 40 percent to 7.4 percent in three months, with preauthorized escalating penalties for failures aiming to incentivize treatment over incarceration. Expansion could shift debate from treatment versus punishment.
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Star Wars Mania Builds with A New Episode Spoof
Dave Barry riffs on Star Wars enduring craze and a fictional plot for Episode I. He layers pop culture icons, inner jokes, and spoofed cast to lampoon fan frenzy while hinting at anticipated release and merchandising across a playful, period voice.
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