Today In The USA

Kenneth E. Bonds, 45, has been busted by Memphis cops after he allegedly butt shot a 17-year-old boy during an altercation over baggy pants.

The boys were walking through a southeast Memphis neighborhood when Bonds yelled at them to pull up their pants. The boys refused and one thing led to another.

It is at that point that Bonds allegedly whipped out a a semi-automatic pistol and threatened to shoot the boys.

At that point the boys “high tailed” it down the street.

Apparently not fast enough or far enough, as one round struck the 17-year-old in the butt, exiting through his thigh.

Police arrested Bonds this past weekend on two aggravated assault charges after speaking with a witness and Bonds, who acknowledged shooting the teen.

Bonds was released from jail Monday on $25,000 bond.

No word on whether the boys intend to pull up their pants next time some tells them to do so. Although it probably would be a good idea if they did…

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The Oklahoman in a report titled, “Controversial crucifix creates rift at Warr Acres church” points out a problem for the Catholic church as it confronts a sexual scandal of Biblical proportions.

The report also reveals the furor within an Oklahoma congregation as it confronts what some are calling “Jesus porn”.

The Rev. Philip Seeton of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Warr Acres, Oklahoma defends the crucifix, which is about 10 feet tall and hangs above the main altar. The good reverend says that the area of the crucifix in question is meant to depict Jesus’ abdomen “showing distension” and not a penis.

Yeah, Reverend, sure it is…

For comparison purposes, here is a picture of the original San Damiano cross, a common Catholic icon that originated in Italy in the 12th century.

And here is a full-sized picture of the “Okie version“.

By the way, the original is 22 inches x 16 inches while the “Okie version” is reportedly about ten feet tall, no mention of of width which is probably around six feet.

So what does the Monsignor Edward Weisenburger of the Oklahoma City Archdiocese think of the crucifix? Apparently he sees no problem with it and that means it will take someone higher in the pecking order of the Catholic church to “know it when you see it”.

Meantime, one of the comments to The Oklahoma report pretty much sums it up best, “He is risen…indeed.”