Tag Archives: death penalty

Straight to Heaven?

Posted on February 2, 2014 by David B. Smith

Like many of you, I struggle with the political issue of the death penalty. I tend to oppose it in principle, but then find myself subconsciously rooting for an execution whenever I hear a victim’s truly wrenching story. But here’s … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “The Racketeer”

Posted on November 3, 2013 by David B. Smith

Grisham’s Back! Grisham returns to form with this tightly written legal thriller. No one knows the machinations of our court system like he does, and he crafts a clever story that does keep the reader guessing right to the end. … Continue reading →

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Captain Phillips and the Second Coming

Posted on October 21, 2013 by David B. Smith

Okay, I cried at the movies yesterday for maybe the first time in a decade. For two hours and fifteen minutes Captain Phillips and his crew had to battle Somali pirates who forced their way aboard the Maersk Alabama and … Continue reading →

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Film Review: The Green Mile

Posted on August 18, 2013 by David B. Smith

  September 16, 2012 I was saddened last week to hear of the passing of Michael Clarke Duncan, the gentle giant who played John Coffey – “like the drink, only not spelt the same” – in my all-time favorite movie, … Continue reading →

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