Saturday digest

- Although he seems like a nice guy, I think John Edwards is abut 35 years behind the times in his economic thinking. More clear-headed thinking from Thomas Sowell, here, while this article outlines the benefits of globalization.

- Another overpass has collapsed in Quebec.

At least they have their government babysitting program, though, not to mention the tongue troopers to ensure that everyone is properly using the state-sanctioned language of choice.

- Here's a rundown of Saddam's crimes - just in case you needed reminding. I'm against the death penalty but if anyone deserved it, he did.