BarbaWire, March 10

Hearings on American Muslim Radicalization
On Thursday, Republican Congressman Peter King of New York, who chairs the House Homeland Security Committee, launched hearings to investigate the radicalization of American Muslims. The first day of hearings, was particularly wrenching with Democrat Congressman Keith Ellison of Minnesota breaking down in tears during his testimony, while recalling the story of a young Muslim paramedic who died on Sept. 11. More.
National security is clearly important and there is evidence that homegrown terrorism is on the rise and that is particularly dangerous because they understand American culture.
However, as I said earlier in the week, no group should be held accountable for a small group of extremists. And a lot of this comes off like witch hunt.
Further, I am guessing that this us-versus-them behavior is divisive and could drive some people who feel alienated and persecuted to hate their oppressors. You need to know about this. More.

Buff 'Em Up
Colorado, my alma mater, beat Kansas State (for the third time this year) on Thursday. Kanasas State was ranked no. 19, so this should be enough to send CU to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2003. On Friday, they will face Kansas. Once again, Go Buffs!

Nick At Night From the 90s
When I was a kid Nickelodeon used to show TV shows from the 1950s and 1960s. I particularly liked “The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis” and just the opening credits of “The Patty Duke Show.” Well, now Nickelodeon is doing that to the 90s. This fall its TeenNick channel will air shows like "Rugrats", "Kenan & Kel", "Pete & Pete", "All That" and "Clarissa Explains It All" late at night. Where’s "Double Dare", "You Can’t Do That on Television" and "Doug"? With the exception of Clarissa and Rugrats, I think all those shows were after my time. Like I needed to feel any older. More.

Middle East Update
Colonel Moammar Gadhafi’s forces are gaining on the Libyan rebels and reclaiming cities. France is now recognizing the opposition government. While the White House considers what to do, its top intelligence adviser thinks that Gadhafi might succeed in a protracted battle. More.

Also, the protests might be spreading to Saudi Arabia. There are calls for Friday to be a “Day of Rage” against the country’s leadership. One problem: protests are illegal in the oil-rich country and the government has begun trying to squelch early gatherings by firing on protesters. More

Don't Get Up, You Might Die
Yeah, I will never use an airplane bathroom again. More.