BE SURE TO CHECK OUT REASON’S CONVENTION BLOG, which features Matt Welch and Tim Blair. And don’t forget Ken Layne, of course!

What’s the best way to kill the spirit after a fine three days of sunburn, booze, cruel yet majestic mountain hikes and campfire-seared steaks? Just turn on the NBC Nightly News, and feel the joy drain from your heart.

Sounds like Gray Davis isn’t the only dementor in Boston this week. Glad I stayed home!