Marriage amendment

Bush said the following during tonight's State of the Union address:

"Because marriage is a sacred institution and the foundation of society, it should not be re-defined by activist judges. For the good of families, children, and society, I support a constitutional amendment to protect the institution of marriage."

1. State of the Union Transcript

Marriage is a sacred institution? Secular marriages are commonplace; divorce rates are at record highs. What is the threat that same-sex marriages pose to our society?

Furthermore, is the president implying that non-traditional marital practices are a threat to the "foundation of society"? Is hearing "Mr. and Mr. Smith" or "Mrs. and Mrs. Johnson" that blasphemous? Will modern society crumble upon hearing such things?

But more importantly, what business does a clarification of marriage have being enacted in the form of a constitutional amendment? Aren't controversial social issues best left up to the community and state respectively?

The heat of 2005

A manifestation of global warming?
1. Greenhouse gases blamed for making 2005 hottest year to date

And if this is true, there is something seriously wrong:
2. Climate expert says NASA bids to muzzle him: report

Icelandic sustainable energy

1. Iceland the First Country to Try Abandoning Gasoline

The partisan mind: emotion over reason

1. Emory study reveals the political brain
2. Political opinions based on emotion, not reason

Silent Hill movie poster

I was somewhat excited for the upcoming Silent Hill movie (thinking that it would be good and right the travesties that were Resident Evil, Alone in the Dark, and Doom), but then I saw this:


If someone isn't familiar with the series, this is awful advertising. If someone is familiar with the series, this is awful advertising. I'm practically a diehard fan and I kind of don't want to see the movie just because of that poster.

Update 3/20:


Why oh why didn't they go with this? This image practically guaranteed that I would buy the ticket to see it in theaters. I imagine it would do the same for anyone who has played Silent Hill 2.

Oh, also:


1. Read my lips: A film poster inspires self-expression

Seems New Yorkers can't resist putting on a happy face. Everything from simple smileys to huge, gap-toothed grins to O-shaped pouts have appeared on the mouthless mug of 11-year-old actress Jodelle Ferland, who co-stars in the film, opening next Friday.