The Reaction in Review (June 28, 2009)

A weekend's Reactions that deserve a second look:

Sunday

By J. Thomas Duffy: "It's Kaboom-Time for Billy Mays" -- Duffy's unique "take" on the news again serves us well, as he ironically examines the unfortunate demise of TV's best pitchman, Billy Mayes.

By Carol Gee: "What to do, what to do... about Guantanamo?" -- This post explores the constitutional and political dilemmas the President faces with the decision to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility.


Saturday

By Michael J.W. Stickings: "Exceptional circumstances: A Canadian couple and their premature baby, currently receiving care in the U.S., must be reunited ASAP" -- Michael's great post touched a nerve with readers who had lots of strong comments on the relative merits of health care in Canada and the U.S.

By Mustang Bobby: "Forgive and forget" -- Bobby's great piece compares and contrasts how Democrats and Republicans treat their sexual transgressors (includes good quotes from a Joe Conason essay at Salon.com).

By Michael J.W. Stickings: "Emily Haines, Metric, and the joys of indie rock fusion" -- Michael says of the Canadian singer-songwriter, "Highly recommended. If you don't know Metric or the wonderful Emily Haines, give them a listen." (Includes video)