HBO's "The Wire"

[Frank Ryan]

Anyone else been engrossed by this show?

It is about cops and murderous dope dealers in the Baltimore ghetto. But it weaves in political corruption and unethical journalists for good measure.

It has to be one of the best shows I've seen.

[bigpiney]

The last 2 days of fresh air on NPR have been completly devoted to the show. you should check that out and llisten to the audio. I found it interesting and I have never seen the show.

[Cali Coug]

Originally Posted by bigpiney

The last 2 days of fresh air on NPR have been completly devoted to the show. you should check that out and llisten to the audio. I found it interesting and I have never seen the show.

Did anyone see their plea for people who serve on juries to always vote to acquit for all drug offenses (unless they involved violence)?

An interesting take on the drug problem.

[Frank Ryan]

Originally Posted by bigpiney

The last 2 days of fresh air on NPR have been completly devoted to the show. you should check that out and llisten to the audio. I found it interesting and I have never seen the show.

listened to part of yesterdays show. good stuff. david simon is an interesting guy with a serious ax to grind with his former employer.

Originally Posted by Cali Coug

Did anyone see their plea for people who serve on juries to always vote to acquit for all drug offenses (unless they involved violence)?

An interesting take on the drug problem.

i didn't, not surprising though