Then & Than

Not being an English major, I am sometimes perplexed by the correct use of words in a sentence. As a sergeant, I would review many police reports and often noticed errors regarding the use of certain words such as, their, there and they're.

Two words that often stump me are the words "then" and "than". I have found the following explanations very helpful when trying to remember the correct way to use the words.

The word THEN is used to imply chronology. It is used to indicate when something has happened.

The word THAN is used to convey a comparison of some kind, or to be more accurate, a difference.

Crossing Over

Arizona is still in the news with its recent SB 1070. It would appear that few people are taking the time to actually read the bill and instead, listen to activists who claim the bill allows law enforcement to stop someone based on their looks.

Another interesting piece of evidence that didn't make it here to California is contained in the following two videos. From Douglas, Arizona, an investigative report on the "OTM's" that are crossing into the United States. OTM stands for "Other than Mexican." Take a look and draw your own conclusions, but more importantly, regardless of your stance, educate yourselves.

Video 1: ttp://www.wsbtv.com/video/23438021/index.html

Video 2: http://www.wsbtv.com/video/23438712/index.html