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Non-Sequiturs: 07.09.07

Monday, July 9, 2007 5:00 PM - By David Lat

* We'll probably have more to say about this one later. For now: WOW. Tell us how you really feel, John Koppel! [Denver Post]

* What kind of tree would you be? The kind that robs banks. [AP]

* Don't mess with the police -- even if you're an old lady charged with not watering your lawn. [KSL.com via Drudge Report]

* Laying the groundwork for the Twinkie defense? [New York Times]

* Nothing to do with the law yet, but surely that will change. Any news this baaad generates litigation. [Marin Independent Journal]

Update: With respect to the first link, in case you'd like to know more about John Koppel, check out his wedding announcement.

1 Posted by FIRST | Permalink Monday, July 9, 2007 5:05 PM

FIRST

Moscow to 200k (Rubles that is).

2 Posted by guest | Permalink Monday, July 9, 2007 5:30 PM

Matthew 20:16

3 Posted by guest | Permalink Monday, July 9, 2007 5:33 PM

Link #1 = Death Wish?

On the other hand, if Koppel were disciplined for speaking out, that would just prove his point.

4 Posted by guest | Permalink Monday, July 9, 2007 5:40 PM

Good for Koppel. There's a point at which too much is too much.

5 Posted by guest | Permalink Monday, July 9, 2007 10:37 PM

Lat - Maybe Oona isn't really Oona?

6 Posted by lawdevil | Permalink Tuesday, July 10, 2007 10:10 AM

In most DOJ sections you have to get clearance for outside writings. I have to bet he did not!