Popular Culture

30 June 2003


Hang Up and Drive
Sweden, the world's largest exporter of unsolicited advice, has produced a report that may actually do some good. The Swedish National Road Association has released a study that shows hands-free cellphones present the same danger to a driver as a regular mobile unit. It seems driving with one hand or two makes no difference when driving with no brain. For more, click here.

Cameroon Plays On Despite Midfielder's Death
A young man, Marc-Vivien Foe, died during the Confederations Cup soccer championship in France last week, and his teammates' response is an inspiration. Mr. Foe was a midfielder for the Cameroon national team, arguably the strongest side in Africa, and his collapse in the 73rd minute of the semi-final has put a cloud of mourning over this mini-World Cup. The final will be played -- at the insistence of the Cameroon team. Click here to read on.

Thurmond, Maddox Dead, Bigotry Still Alive
Senator Strom Thurmond (R-SC) passed away last week at the age of 100. It is tempting to say that he finally did something a civilized person can support, but instead it is enough to point out that the Lord chose to put off calling the Senator home for as long as possible. Also, Governor Lester Maddox (D-GA) left this world at the age of 87. The departure of these two men heralds the end of an era -- one that should cause no tears. Click here to read more.