Update: Councilwoman Pam Walzer Took Breathalyzer

February 25, 2010 in Montana

By Carfreestupidity In an update to a previous post, according to @KPAX, Missoula City Councilwoman Pam Walzer did take the breathalyzer when she was arrested on a DUI charge (her first). I know what that says to me.  A lot of people are already calling for her resignation (and I would hate to see what [...]

Trickster? Or Sincere???

February 25, 2010 in Healthcare

by JC Open thread on the fate of health care reform (or what is currently passing for reform) for those who are glued to CSPAN today to see democracy at work. [/snark]

Maybe I Changed My Mind…

February 25, 2010 in Yellowstone

by JC In light of our current discussion over Constitutional rights for non-humans, I thought that with this week’s change in policy for carrying weapons in National Parks, that maybe I could make an exception: From the WaPo: The federal government will lift long-standing restrictions on guns in national parks Monday, meaning that visitors with [...]

Montana… The Last Best Place… To Drink & Drive. Missoula Council Woman Arrested for DUI

February 25, 2010 in Missoula, Missoula City Council, Montana, Pam Walzer

by CarFreeStupidity There has been a string of DUI arrests, drunk driving incidents/accidents and news of late.  But the latest is certainly unexpected.  The Missoulian is reporting that Missoula City Councilwoman Pamela J. Walzer was, “arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol early Wednesday morning and has pleaded not guilty.”  Given the timing of [...]