When I began this blog in 2001, I was appalled by President Bush's headlong rush to an illegal war (we were not in fact under attack). As time wore on and Bush began his assault on the Constitution and any people bold enough to criticize, I believed that "the republic is endangered more by actions of our own government than by those of any terrorist." With the election of a high-minded, compassionate, intelligent man like Barack Obama, my fears have ceased.
"Honor them with peace, not war"
United for Peace
Monday, June 13, 2005
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Senator Chris Dodd: Recent News
Connecticut: Hate Crimes Are Not Acceptable
"Hate crimes are vile and offensive. Those that engage in them should be swiftly brought to justice and dealt with harshly," said Dodd. "This measure can help provide law enforcement with the tools they need to combat these terrible crimes.”
"Laws alone cannot turn bigotry and hatred into love and understanding," Lieberman said. "But they can make clear to all Americans, and especially our children, that we respect people in all their diversity and will not stand by while people are targeted because of who they are."
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