In the news

It was an interesting week in the news. Two stories in particular caught my eye.

In New York, the police apparently got into something of a shootout. The way the story goes is something like this - a bunch of guys were at a strip club for a bachelor party. The club they were at was also being investigate by the police for drugs and prostitution, apparently by seven or so undercover officers. The party goers got into an argument outside the club, an officer heard someone say something about a gun, he followed the party goers, they got in a car, tried to drive off, hit him and his car, and the shooting began.

So, here's the thing... Why were there seven police investigating at the club? I can see one, two, even three, but seven? Are we sure they were investigating something? This sounds more like they were hanging out there. And, while I know nothing whatsoever about police procedure other than what I see on Law & Order, if the officers were undercover, why'd they blow their cover and start shooting up the place? Tubbs and Crockett would have never done that. Sounds a bit fishy to me. Were they drinking too? Oopsie.

Also in the news, the White House seems to be taking a new approach in its foreign policy. Rather than the "spare the rod and spoil the child" approach that hasn't panned out so well in Iraq, they're going with a more traditional "no dinner, go to your room" approach. Instead of dinner though, they're cutting off North Korea's iPod supply (and Segways and plasma TVs).

Yeah, I can see that working. I've heard that their soldiers are patroling the DMZ on Segways while wearing iPods. Once we cut them off, they'll be forced to walk, and without music. Yeah, they'll give in to the boredom. Another victory for the good guys! Kim Jong-il, you're on timeout, go to your room, now!