By Rand Paul
Obama acts as though we no longer have a Constitution
The NBA playoffs are in full swing and already there have been some surprises.
Metta World Peace harmed much more than his own tattered reputation when he viciously elbowed Oklahoma City's James Harden in the head.
The NBA responded to Metta World Peace's latest act of aggression with a seven-game suspension that will lighten the Los Angeles Lakers troublemaker's wallet and playoff schedule.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace was suspended seven games by the NBA on Tuesday for elbowing Oklahoma City's James Harden on Sunday, meaning he could miss at least six playoff games.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace was suspended seven games by the NBA on Tuesday for elbowing James Harden, meaning he could miss at least six playoff games.
A look at the worst fights, punches and cheap shots in NBA history:
The Lakers jersey says World Peace on the back. The player wearing it is still Ron Artest, and he's in trouble again with the NBA.

The Lakers jersey says World Peace on the back. The player wearing it is still Ron Artest, and he's in trouble again with the NBA.
A look at the worst fights, punches and cheap shots in NBA history:

Soccer star Hope Solo has been kicked off of "Dancing With the Stars."
It is unfortunate that writer Didi Culp chose to condemn other animal-protection organizations in order to solicit donations for her own ("Help a puppy, not a lobby," Commentary, Wednesday). All groups that work to reduce animal suffering are important and deserve our support.
Kristin Cavallari is heading off into the hills. The reality starlet was dismissed from "Dancing With the Stars" Tuesday.
Ricki Lake celebrated her top-scoring 23 points and 12 inches of weight loss; Nancy Grace celebrated some quick thinking in the control room; and Chaz Bono celebrated just getting through his routine on "Dancing With the Stars."
The Italian actress who romanced George Clooney has done her last dance on "Dancing With the Stars."

"Dancing With the Stars" viewers didn't give Metta World Peace a chance.
"Different businesses always merge and fail or grow and people move on," he said. "Very few businesses can sustain staying the same for years and years. Very few."
The former Ron Artest claimed the blow was an accidental, overzealous celebration of a dunk, yet even Kobe Bryant and his Lakers teammates weren't defending his inexplicable actions.