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May. 31st, 2009
News of the Day
May. 31st, 2009 11:39 pmThree news stories make a post:
Big story: The terrorist attack on Dr. George Tiller that resulted in Dr. Tiller's death. Lots has been written about this (everything from how Dr. Tiller was the right-wing cause celebre that was theultimate undoing of focus of their unsuccessful attempt to derail Kathleen Sebelius' nomination for Secretary of HHS [thanks to ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
darrenzieger for reminding me that this failed] to personal stories of Dr. Tiller's compassion to the rumors of how closely the suspect resembles the profile of other domestic terrorists) and none of it matters unless the DHS handles this case as one of terrorism, and not simple murder. We'll see, but I for one am not hopeful on the subject.
Lesser story: the final survivor of the Titanic died today, at age 97. She'd been two months old at the time of the sinking.
Mostly amusing story: A Pennsylvania State Senator who is known for her focus on strengthening child predator laws has fired her aide after he was arrested for soliciting a 15-year-old boy for furry sex. (via Making Light) (Yes, the Senator and her aide are Republicans.)
Big story: The terrorist attack on Dr. George Tiller that resulted in Dr. Tiller's death. Lots has been written about this (everything from how Dr. Tiller was the right-wing cause celebre that was the
darrenzieger for reminding me that this failed] to personal stories of Dr. Tiller's compassion to the rumors of how closely the suspect resembles the profile of other domestic terrorists) and none of it matters unless the DHS handles this case as one of terrorism, and not simple murder. We'll see, but I for one am not hopeful on the subject.Lesser story: the final survivor of the Titanic died today, at age 97. She'd been two months old at the time of the sinking.
Mostly amusing story: A Pennsylvania State Senator who is known for her focus on strengthening child predator laws has fired her aide after he was arrested for soliciting a 15-year-old boy for furry sex. (via Making Light) (Yes, the Senator and her aide are Republicans.)