Another great turnout for this edition, as famous and not-so-famous Colorado bloggers sent in their submissions. Most of the state is covered in a deep layer of fresh snow, so it's an ideal time to sit back and enjoy a fresh batch of bloggy goodness. There's something to offend almost everyone in the selections that follow...and remember, no wagering, please.
Over at the World Wide Rant Jon takes a look at theology and modern marriage. Is it still OK to marry POW's?
Matthew Edgar reminds us that the Public Utilities Commission is a financial burden on all of us. Just because the press doesn't understand doesn't mean you shouldn't know about it.
Here's an entry from new-to-me blog Chicks With Machine Guns. Writer Daryl Harb argues that the push for gay marriage is all about money. You'd think a blog with that name would have more pictures, no? I'm just sayin...
Talkleft has a sickening story about a fellow who spent eight months in jail after three little girls said he molested them. The problem? The girls made up the story out of thin air.
Coyote Gulch goes to Californy! I think a lot bloggers have gone to interesting places and met interesting people through blogs, and this is a good example.
Jed at Freedom Sight points out that politicians rely on ignorance to promote anti-gun legislation. Do 'assault weapon' bans reduce crime? Jed has a facts and an opinion.
Janus goes to the symphony, and some rude woman does her best to ruin the experience. You just can't reason with some people.
You remember that saying about lawmaking being akin to sausage-making? Publicola has a prime example, this one concerning gun permit legislation. This article is a great example of how blogs can do good work filling in the gaps in news coverage in the mainstream press.
Gary Farber of Amygdala fame sends this article about 'loon' Justin Raimondo and Antiwar.com. Seems there's been a defection of sorts.
On a more philosophical bent, Andrew Olmsted is writing about freedom and equality, and what those terms mean to different people. That's the sort of discussion that begs for participation in the comments, so have at it.
That's an even ten blogs, and a pretty diverse group included here. Thanks to all the bloggers who have made the roundup a success over the past few months, and thanks to all the readers who make it worthwhile.
Walter --
My name is Michael Roberts, and I'm the media columnist with Westword. Someone just informed me about your site, which I find very intriguing. Could you give me a call at 303-[edit] when you get a minute? I'd be interested in writing about it in my column.
Thanks for your time. I hope to hear from you soon.
Michael Roberts
Westword
March 2, 2004
Oh, oh, Walter's going to be the most famous Denver blogger at this rate. Hmm, I think I'll have to get out there and cause some controversy. Be sure to plug us when your name is in lights!
Also - might want to add a permalink at the top of your site to the current home of the Blog Roundup (as it rotates). The Rocky is linking to it from their editorial pages but it just goes to your main page.
I hope I haven't been blacklisted. Did I miss an email invite?
Nice job, otherwise.
Blacklisted, good one!
You're always welcome to participate, Dave. The next one will happen in less than three weeks, say around March 22nd. Stay tuned for more info.
Damnit, next time I really need to remember to send in something...
TO: Walter
RE: Come April...
...we'll have something. Add me to the mailing list.
www.ohnopueblo.org
Regards,
Chuck(le)
P.S. We're up and running, albeit rather parochial. Come April I'll have something else going that is more ecclectic.
OK. Can you email me again? Maybe you did, but I've been missing emails by switching computers off and on the road.
Nice job on putting it together. And getting into Westword, apparently. Let us know when it runs.
Hey, Walter, put me in the email list, too. I didn't get any notification of this one. I'm going to be out of pocket for a week and a half prior to 3/22, so I may not submit, but I will if I have anything worthwhile.
And congrats on your Instalanch!
Where's a mention about "View from a Height" or "Mangled Cat" or "Exultate Justi" or "Thinking Right"?
They've just gotta send a link to be included!
Would it be worth the trouble to set up an e-mail list for contributors? It's possible to set up an "announce only" list -- i.e one that only the "moderator" can post to.