Author Archives: Mike Bock

Prison Reform Requires Understanding Five Myths About Why U.S. Has Such Huge Incarceration Rate

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Mike Bock

One-third of all prisoners in the entire world are in U.S. prisons and jails. The U.S. has 2.8 million people locked up — the highest incarceration rate in the world. Over the past 30 years there has been a dramatic … Continue reading →

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Thug And Demagogue Racist, Avigdor Lieberman, Gains Political Power In Israel

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Mike Bock

An interesting article in Slate, “Avigdor Lieberman’s Chutzpah,” by Christopher Hitchens, says that the Israeli right wing leader, Lieberman, who he describes as, “a former bouncer born in former Soviet Moldova,” wants to institute a “loyalty oath” — “not just … Continue reading →

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Vic Harris: American Descendants Of Slaves Should Be Proud And Grateful For Their Ancestors

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Mike Bock

Victor Harris wrote the following article. Victor is a retired Army Colonel who last year sought election in the Democratic primary to become the Democratic candidate for the 40th Ohio House District. He was defeated by Roland Winburn. I strongly … Continue reading →