The Table: Russian Hooligans, Peeping Toms, and Famous Handicappers

Lorena CupcakeInternational

Russian ruler Vladimir Putin is shutting down the music of rebellion in Moscow and Madonna is not happy. The super star icon is protesting in her concert about the punk band Pussy Riot who could be facing long sentences for its anti-Putin message and for hooliganism. Putin is trying to save face without causing a huge seen but his Russia is one of law and order; well, his kind of law and order. This brave band broke into a church and sang anti-Putin lyrics. They have been in jail for 5 months already. The freedom of speech thing is great as long as you never use it in Russia.

What is definition of hooliganism?

National

Here is a story that will give you a chill, make the hair rise on the back of your neck, and shake your head in disgust. This peeping Tom was caught using his camera phone to take a picture of a woman in a skirt. So basically, this peeping Tom was caught by the store’s peeping Tom. Video and picture phones are everywhere. Though what that man did is reprehensible, the camera taking a picture of him without his knowledge is just as bad. We should not be filmed or taped without our written and knowing consent. If anything has changed with the internet, it is privacy. We have less and less respect for our own and others space.

Do you think cameras should record you in stores without consent?

Local

The most famous name in Philadelphia history might not be able to stay out of jail for sports betting. The daughter of the former Mayor Frank Rizzo might be going to jail for fraud and betting. Frank Rizzo was one of the most powerful and well-connected politicians who ruled the Police and City Hall with a firm fist. A man of supposing law and order, he was a lightening rod. Now the Feds have his family on internet betting. It will be an old time case of great names and corruption leaking out over the next few months. Just today New Jersey is getting sued for prevent sports betting. Give a fine and save the area a whole lot of money.

Should sports betting be legal in casinos?