And another thing on the battle of the freedoms

(In this case, the tension between freedom of the press, and freedom of religion): The Pew Research Center for Journalism & Media just released a new poll that says 60 percent of people who were at least a little familiar with the deadly attacks on the French satirical magazine “Charlie Hebdo” think it’s acceptable to …

Commodify your dissent, and your grief, too.

Nothing says “I care” like a fashion trademark, so we shouldn’t be surprised that an Australian fashion designer has filed to trademark the phrases “Charlie Hebdo” and “Je Suis Charlie.” The latter phrase became an unlicensed trademark show of support after terrorists attacked…well, you know the story. Never mind marches and vigils. Perhaps soon, the …

Texas gun rights people reenact the Paris massacre

And everyone still died, except for the person who ran away at the first sound of gunfire. You can read about the reenactment here or here. The group’s name? The Truth About Guns. And thanks, DickG., for the link.