links for 2005-12-14

• Follow That Bird
  Why does every white basketball player get compared to Larry Legend?
• Bait and Snitch
  The high cost of snitching for law enforcement.
• Torched Song
  Celebrating and lamenting the life of Richard Pryor.
• Admiration for a Comedian Who Knew No Limits
  For many comics, Richard Pryor was considered both a fearless performer and a trailblazer onstage.
• Why Arnold Killed Tookie
  This is Schwarzenegger's 'mission accomplished' moment for his right wing, pro-death base; but his 'mission' will fail.
• How Do You Start a Gang?
  Get some friends together and claim your turf.