I've been reading some Father Brown stories recently. He seems to be a prototype for Columbo: humble and unassuming, unprepossessing in appearance, but sharply observant of details. Both rely on a deep intuitive grasp of human nature (which allows them not to be fooled, perhaps, by the surface of things or by conventional wisdom) and clear reasoning. (Some have attempted to place Father Brown in the pantheon of detective literature.)
Speaking of conventional wisdom, some interesting rumors on the expiration of the Voting Rights Act. It would seem that the debate is whether "extra" protections are needed, and if so, which ones? (They might or might not be the ones currently enacted in the VRA.)
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If you're interested, there was also a television series of the Father Brown mysteries. Maybe your local library can order them for you.
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