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So when you shoot your TV, you do it in the name of Elvis. In whose name do you shoot your computer? Hm?

One could make the argument that this incident brings up First Amendment issues, and Playboy has been a source of controversy and a supporter of First Amendment freedoms. Or one could figure that "Sex Sells" and her Playboy appearance was mentioned by the author to drive up interest in the story. As for her military service--I figure United States military personnel past and present are more likely to respect and even cherish the flag, having very likely joined up out of a sense of patriotism and desire to protect their country. (This may even apply to draftees, especially those before the Vietnam era.) One of the most touted arguments against desecrating the flag is the phrase, "Men and women have fought and died for that flag!" (See footnote) Manhart herself said that when she saw the protesters trampling the flag she thought of the flag-draped coffins bearing American servicemen, and that in her mind they were trampling on those coffins. So yes, her military service was relevant to the story, as it was her motivation for interfering with the protest. I'm not a fan of flag desecration, but I agree--although it's not the worst thing she could have done. This story tells about a 2004 incident where a protester at an appearance by Dick Cheney was attacked by a 66-year old former United States Marine. This was a man exercising his right to petition the Government--the Vice President--for redress of grievances, and he was put in a headlock and his mouth gagged. The man who did it was very likely applauded for his action ("Way to go, Marine! Semper Fi!") and I imagine that if someone were to tell him to his face that he forsook his oath to uphold the Constitution, that he went back on his word--that someone would likely get attacked himself. Then there are all the American military personnel who participated in the "enhanced interrogation techniques" inflicted upon people suspected of terrorism and insurgency in Iraq, Afganistan and elsewhere in the world, in violation of the Eighth Amendment's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishments. Men and women who swore to uphold and defend the Constitution--to bear true faith and obedience to same--and few, if any, stood up to say that it was wrong, that it should not be done. They feared the consequences of disobeying their orders, of "letting the terrorists win," and so they dishonored themselves and their nation by allowing these things to happen, and by participating in them. Yes, Ms. Manhart violated her oath--but she is by no means the most egregious offender. (Footnote)

Old Glory, New Controversy

Friendly fire--just ain't.

A guy on another message board made this video as a tribute to the space exploration game Elite: Dangerous. The video is brilliant; the song even more so. It would be great if they could put the song in the next Star Trek movie.

So tonight (4-14) we had the super-secret origin of The Cavalry. What did you all think?

Of the three submissions, all of them excellent, I like this one the best. Clonus, you have the honor to post the next image.

Include an electroshock feature--6D6 NND, No Range, 4 Charges. Perhaps an activation roll if you're so inclined. Hope that helps.

The Article At MSN Thought this might serve as a plot seed for your street crime campaigns. Hope it helps.

So does this mean we're getting closer to Skynet, or the Metal Wars?

Merci Beaucoup, mon ami. I'm glad everyone liked it so much. Here's hoping everyone has just as much fun with this image--

Cosplay just got real.

Monsieur Vaillant, aka Mr. Valiant--Jacques Moreau, an All-American super-patriot from an alternate reality where North America was largely settled by the French. The Americans declared their independence from King Louis in 1776, and with British aid the revolutionary armies led by Georges Beauchamp won their freedom. When Napoleon's armies tried to reconquer the continent in the War of 1812, the Americans fought with all their might and defeated Napoleon, leading to his downfall. Ever since then Les Etats-Unis have stood as a beacon of freedom, giving hope to all who would resist tyranny and oppression. Possessing the strength of twenty men, immunity to all but the greatest of harm, and "the courage of America's teeming millions," Monsieur Vaillant is the embodiment of America's esprit de combatif, and wherever innocents are threatened, whenever liberty is endangered, he is there to protect the innocent, destroy those who would bring them harm, and set wrong to right. Liberté! Egalité! Justice! Vivé Monsieur Vaillant!

The Mind Of Those Who Kill And Kill Themselves I found the article interesting, and I thought it might help some of the Gamemasters here in designing villains and scenarios. There it is for anyone who's interested.

100-Year-Old Woman Sets Swimming Record

Indiana Pizzeria Shut Down Over Backlash From Anti-Gay Remarks

Cops do right, bystanders do wrong

Now for the question that everyone has thought of but no one has asked--what has this question to do with Champions and superheroes?

Woman Held Eight Days In NYC Psych Ward For Saying Obama Followed Her On Twitter Part of her therapy involved getting her to retract her claim that Obama followed her. The word "inexcusable" does not even begin to describe these actions.

I thought this might be appropriate in light of the "Not-All-Men" memes discussed earlier in the thread-- Sarah Silverman Accused Of Misandry After Posting Rape Prevention Tips

My nomination for the creepiest minion uniforms ever. Do I have a second?

Tell me you wouldn't freak out if you met these guys in a dark alley. I dare you.

Thank You, Marcus. The classic scenario for that one is the hero accidentally causes the death of someone close to the villain, who then has the hero brought to "trial" for murder. I remember a Golden Age Batman story where a gang of robbers, all brothers, died one by one as a result of being chased by Batman. (For example, one of them was being pursued at a carnival and in trying to get away stumbled into the back of a shooting gallery, where he was shot by the patrons.) The leader of the gang blamed Batman for all the deaths, and after managing to capture him basically sentenced him to death right then and there. He took him into a specialized execution room, and forced Robin to choose between an electric chair, a gallows, a firing squad, and a couple of other methods which I don't remember. Another possibility is a villain with an anarchist/madcap bent puts the hero on trial for being the "ultimate conformist"--that by fighting crime and striking terror into people's hearts they encourage compliance and submission to authority, and in doing so impose conformity and suppress freedom and creativity. Or something like that. Hope that helps.

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