Tanny recently built a boat for the Raingutter Regatta and earned his Bobcat--the first level in his Boy Scout career. Below are pictures.

On May 15, 2008, activist judges on the California Supreme Court overturned a law banning same-sex marriage which they deemed unconstitutional. That decision created an uproar from coast-to-coast and there was a lot of talk about those judges and their decision to go against the majority of voters. Of course, it is a majority of voters who elect our officials all the way from small town mayors to the President of the United States. While most people don't pay it any heed, judges are also on the ballots. Which judge we elect is a very important decision, more so even than which Senator, mainly because the judge has a very specific job. After elected by the majority, the judge must protect the minority. Without the court system, no one is safe from the tyranny and oppression often directed at those of few numbers.

The gas pump, of course, didn't respond.

The younger alien became angry at the lack of response.

The older alien said,