H.L. Mencken's Essay, The Penalty of Death

Henry Louis Mencken (September 12, 1880 - January 29, 1956) was an American journalist, essayist, satirist, cultural critic, and scholar of American English. He commented widely on the social scene, literature, music, prominent politicians, and contemporary movements. His satirical reporting on the Scopes Trial, which he dubbed the "Monkey Trial", also gained him attention. The term "Menckenian" has entered multiple dictionaries to describe anything of or pertaining to Mencken, including his combative rhetorical and prose style.

Career actor, voiceover artist, and stage producer, Van Ickleberg began in the industry in the early 1990s after finishing his masters at the University of South Florida. He maintains a resident in St. Petersburg with his wife and four children, but spends much of the year in Hollywood and Vancouver expanding his creative nature and perfecting his craft.