David Frum's Blog, page 36

Did the Gosnell Trial Make Front Pages?

I'll check the front pages for Gosnell news so you don't have to.

Nerdiness from Noah: BioShock Infinite

It is possible you’ve seen some ads for this video game on TV or on the internet:

Égalité!

The French Senate voted to approveboth same sex marriage, and adoptions by same sex couples in France. The vote, 179-157, was largly along ideological lines. The traditionally Catholic nation saw a wave of nasty anti-gay protests ahead of the vote.



The bill will be revisited in May in order to make any necessary changes. Barring the unlikely change in heart by the left, same sex marriages should be legal by summer in France.

What Intolerant Buddhist Monks Are Doing to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka insists that all its inhabitants are equal citizens of the state. The government does not discriminate.

The Mormon Church Backs Away from Prop. 8

Well, it appears that one Church has given up on their anti-gay marriage crusade. The Mormon Church was once known for sending money and manpower into California to get Proposition 8 passed. Now, they appear to be retreating from the fight. This was evident last month, when almost all Christian denominations were seen protesting outside the Supreme Court. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was noticeably absent.

Do You Love Your Guns Enough to Move to Texas?

Jeff Winkler (of buttchugging fame) seeks out New Englanders fed up enough with their states' gun laws to move to Texas:

In Our Banks We Trust?

According a recent study by Edelman, a public relations firm, China and India trust their banks more than any other of the 18 economies surveyed. Not so surprising? The Spanish and the Irish trust their banks the least.

Finding Love Within Your Faith

With a higher percentage of people dating outside of their faith and culture, those who prefer to say within their own 'kind' have turned to niche online dating services.

Why Isn't the Trial of Abortionist Kermit Gosnell on Every Front Page in America?

Conor Friedersdorf dives into the gruesome details of the Gosnell trial. It's not pretty, and I'm warning you now that clicking the link to the story will make you deeply uncomfortable, if not actually driving you to tears.

Papua New Guinea Might Repeal Sorcery Law

A genuinely good idea from the government of Papua New Guinea, where there has been a rash of vigilante crime against suspected witches and sorcerers: