Thank goodness the Border Patrol is the only agency affected by corruption and that members of other law enforcement agencies, honest and selfless elected officials, and average citizens are immune to the temptation of easy money. Otherwise, we'd have the same problem as Mexico--but that could never happen, right?

They didn't "create" those jobs--they stole them from other states.

Jail and a lifetime ban is what Marichal deserved--not forgiveness.

Clearly, U.S. reviewers have been undeservedly kind to Mr. Roth.

No totalitarian belief system--whether political or religious--has a monopoly on craziness.

Here's the thing: conspiracy theorists cling to their beliefs to satisfy certain emotional needs that have absolutely nothing to do with logic or common sense. Regardless of the merits of the argument, these folks will never change their opinions because it's not within their makeup to do so.

No one, especially, "birthers," believes there is any truth whatsoever to this outrageous allegation. It's a big lie concocted to further a racist and dangerously undemocratic agenda.

Lohan's no different from the rest of the scum that judges routinely send through a revolving door of leniency and unaccountability--why should she be treated any differently?

So long as the citizens of these countries continue to embrace some sort of totalitarian belief system, including, Islam and other repressive systems, they will never be free regardless of who's in power.

I'd been thinking of compiling a list of suggested reading for my kids--thanks. (Except for "Twilight"--that book bites.)

That's about right.

Trump's famous for having a profound appearance deficit but I didn't realize he was minimally exceptional as well. Who's going to be his campaign chair--Chauncey Gardiner?

Good luck with that.

Regardless of the irrational outbursts of some bloggers, it's important that they keep in mind the old saw that any publicity is good publicity. Instead of mindlessly complaining, Tea-baggers and other nut-jobs should get on their hands and knees thank the LAT whenever they gratuitously refer to the hero for the sake of selling more advertising.

I'm sorry Japan is experiencing the horrific effects of the recent earthquake and tsunami but their government-subsidized companies have dumped cars at less than the true cost on our shores for decades at the expense of millions of jobs and the resulting declines in those workers' standard of living. I hope the domestic manufacturers can take advantage of this timing and continue to produce reliable, competitive products.

I always assumed USC was a reliable source for accurate and and insightful analysis.

Does anyone else look beyond the conventionally-accepted, medieval garb of these lunatics and wonder why their appearance doesn't freak people out?