9:00 - 10:00 Blackwater

The firm, contracted by the US State Dept. to provide security for them in Iraq, is under fire. An incident surrounding a local man who worked for Blackwater has garnered headlines and brought up questions of jurisdiction. John and Ken fought of the definition of "Mercenaries".

 Story Here: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003924077_blackwaterguard04.html

10:00-Noon Halloween in School

It happened in the Puyallup School district a few years back, and it's happening again across the country. Banning Halloween or replacing it with a "Fall Festival". The lager conversation centered around celebration vs. education of religion and religious holidays.

Story Here: http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/education/article/0,1299,DRMN_957_5713121,00.html