Jamesian Philosophy Refreshed

  Vladlen Tatarsky is nothing at all analogous to Evan Gerschkovich, the latter is a journalist; the former is a mostly-unlamented corpse who was a mouthpiece for terrorists. Glenn Greenwald has been saying that it is unfair for free-press oriented activists in the United States to complain about EG's imprisonment by Putin when they stay silent about Tatarsky's death. Actually, it is not mysterious at all. That GG doesn't see the difference is a problem, not an insight. He is just parroting Putinesque talking points. Argh.

The state police in Minnesota pepper sprayed, and detained, journalists trying to cover the demonstrations over recent homicide cases involving policemen as perps. The spraying and detentions came on Friday, April 16. After this several media organizations asked the governor to intervene. Governor Walz tweeted that in response, " convened a meeting ... with media and law enforcement to determine a better path forward," or at least in the hope that the latter wouldn't put all their knees on the necks of members of the former.   Then came a backdown. On Saturday, the state police said they would in fact change their behavior. Golly gee, thanks for not making it impossible for them to do their jobs, just so you can continue to do a due process flaunting version of yours in opaque conditions, the way you'd like it.  Holly molly we're all grateful.