05/11/2001 Entry: "I don't normally link to news..."

"AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - After refusing for months to say where he stood, Republican Gov. Rick Perry signed a Texas hate crimes bill Friday that strengthens the penalties for offenses against minorities, gays and others.

"The James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act was named for the East Texas black man who was dragged to his death from a pickup truck in 1998 by three whites.

"Perry's predecessor, George W. Bush, had refused to support the measure two years ago, saying all crimes are hate crimes."

I can hardly wait to hear what Molly has to say about this. Assuming she can (snicker) handle the criticism.

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Merciful Minerva!

I have found someone who is even more of an anal-retentive fuck than I! This harridan needs a copy of the "Chicago Manual of Style" inserted very forcefully into her nether regions.

Posted by Emperor Norton III @ 05/11/2001 04:43 PM PST