21 Feb 07 In The News

I read yesterday that sport killing of homeless people is on the rise.  Yes, you read that last sentence correctly.  Middle class teens, with no history or record of criminal activity, beating and killing people as a means to satisfy some thrill.  The article talks about a video series sold which features homeless bums fighting each other for a few dollars and others taping themselves in the act of beating up someone else.  Also mentioned in the article that violent video games played by teens is blamed for their desire to act out their aggression on others.

We can argue the merit or lack of merit for the reasons behind the actions and disagree.  This event, and others like it, are symptomatic of our disposable society.

Times have changed and it hasn’t, in so many obvious ways, changed for the better.

Also in the news, Le Tour de California comes to Stockton today.  Yes, you read that last sentence correctly.  The thrill of high speed road racing weaves through our little province today.  Race enthusiasts have proclaimed Le Tour de California as being on the same stage as the major bike races on the world stage.  I’m not sure I buy into that but we’ll rely upon our swiss authority and bike enthusiast to give us some perspective.