Why We Can't Cut Art from Schools

Because artists have the power to create massive changes in public opinion. Political cartoonists, do, anyway. At least, so says a lawyer for indicted influence-peddler Scooter Jensen:

"Jensen's lawyer, Stephen Meyer, said Madison-area 'political cartoons and editorials' have 'poisoned' potential Dane County jurors against the Waukesha County legislator."

Really? Are you sure has nothing to do with the overwhelming prevalence of Ds in the party affiliation column there in Madison?

Flashback, March 2, 2005:

Most Republicans have no problem with the content of the Cornyn's amendment, sources said, pointing out that ending "venue shopping" was part of recently passed legislation to restrict where consumers can file class-action suits.

Where's the Republican outcry against Scooter's venue shopping?