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...epically wicked. There is something about Madoff's ability to look people in the eye as he stole from them, to accept accolades from the charities he was destroying, to absorb the praise of people who trusted him over decades of deception. He started out as a lifeguard, then let people drown...
...with this climax comes a warning. Justice may be done, but revenge seldom satisfies. Closure often leaves a cold and bitter draft under the door. "Nothing is more costly, nothing is more sterile, than vengeance," Churchill argued. Let Madoff be fairly and fiercely punished, and then let's turn away and deny him the satisfaction of causing any more pain...
...Pakistan Chief Justice Reinstated In a move widely seen as a victory for Pakistan's judiciary and for opposition leader Nawaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari agreed to reinstate the country's Chief Justice, relenting in the face of mass protests. Zardari had previously vowed to let Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, first removed by former President Pervez Musharraf nearly two years ago, resume his job; Zardari reportedly stalled over fears the judge would revive corruption charges against...
...that is good news. It would be better news if it prodded Mexico to take its obligations more seriously. Rampant police corruption has let the drug cartels operate more freely and brutally. Though the Merida plan steers resources to Mexico's efforts to reform its police and judiciary, more is needed...
...advised outgoing seniors to purchase locally, since food preparation is “all about the ingredients.” “Don’t be afraid to cook...and support farmers markets,” he said. “Look at what looks best and let the market tell you what you will...