This world is fucked.

Fucked Rd 1:

Afghanistan.

Younger brother of critical journalist sentenced to death for blasphemy, pretty much. He said some shit that spoke against the "regime" and now he's sentenced to death. No trial, no jury. No nothing. Just a closed hearing to announce a death sentence. It is believed that they're after the older brother, but "they" are denying it. Any death sentence needs to be signed off on by the president of Afghanistan, which is unlikely, but that system is still fucked.

Fucked Rd 2 (a local bit):

St. Cloud.

Something about a swastika painted on a bulletin board or something on the campus out there. Second one found lately. This is fucked on so many levels. It's 2008. Shove that swastika up your ass. There is NO room in this (or any) society for that bullshit. If you want to openly hate on a certain race (or even culture), do it to a face. Don't hide and/or otherwise be a pussy and do these things at night. Let people know who you are. If you're proud of it, own. See what happens.

And, Rd 3. a bit less intense:

Minneapolis.

Let's trade our best player to the Mets for god knows who. That sounds like a GREAT idea. The Twins are going to be the dissapointment of the season. I can't wait. Let's go Brewers!