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Exploding the myth of church-state separation

World Net Daily

December 4, 2003

New WND blockbuster ultimate expose of judicial hijacking of First Amendment

In Texas, a U.S. District judge decreed that any student uttering the word "Jesus" at his school's graduation would be arrested and locked up. "And make no mistake," announced Judge Samuel B. Kent, "the court is going to have a United States marshal in attendance at the graduation. If any student offends this court, that student will be summarily arrested and will face up to six months incarceration in the Galveston County Jail for contempt of court."

How The IRS Lies to Employers About Withholding

News With Views

by Devvy Kidd

December 4, 2003

This article will prove how the American worker and employer alike have been hoodwinked regarding the withholding process.

The purpose behind this chicanery is not to benefit America, but to further enrich the coffers of the private banking cartel aka the Federal Reserve.

Bush Signs Law to Encourage Adoption

Fox News

December 2, 2003

President Bush signed legislation Tuesday expanding government incentives that promote adoption.

Bush renewed the Adoption Promotion Act (Seach), a law passed in 1997 that sends $4,000 in federal money per child to state governments that exceed their placement performances from the previous year. His signature also provides new financial incentives for states to place children 9 and older with adoptive families.

Michigan House Civics Commission Unveils Web Site

Michigan.Gov

November 26, 2003

The Michigan House Civics Commission (MHCC) today announced the unveiling of its interactive web site

This web site, formatted for easy use by teachers and students alike, provides thorough explanation on the purpose of the commission, as well as its many components. <a href="http://www.civicscommission.com" target="_blank" title="Visit Michigan's Civics Commission Website">www.civicscommission.com</a><br><br>More information can be attained from Rep. Hart's Lansing office at (517) 373-0218.

Counselor Held in Sodomy Case Involving Stick at Youth Home

The New York Times

by Robert D. McFadden

November 25, 2003

In Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., the nation's largest residential treatment center for troubled youths is struggling to cope with a case of sexual abuse in which a 14-year-old was sodomized with a broomstick, while being held down by a counselor..

Sometime between 9 and 10 p.m., the authorities said, the victim, a resident of Wolfe Cottage, one of 22 residences on campus, was chased and cornered in a shower room by 16-year-old Elliot Perryman, who sodomized him with a broomstick while Jason Brown, 29, an assistant cottage supervisor, held him down. It was unclear what prompted the attack, the police said.

BC0190 Child Abuse on a Grand Scale

The Sierra Times

by Ray Thomas

November 23, 2003

650 Florida foster children, including some that are not under the care of a pediatrician, have been given mind-altering drugs. Drugs that have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use with small children.

The state Department of Children & Families naturally disputes the validity of the research. They always do when they're "caught out." They quibble with the findings by saying that "too few children were included in the study's sample." Such studies commonly use small samples of a subject group and that is a recognized, accepted method. This group studied 1,180 foster children out of 15,000 in state care. <br><br>More than half -- 652 -- were on at least one drug. Seventeen of the 652 were preschoolers.

Open Letters To Public Servants

Children's Rights Advocacy

November 22, 2003

On issues of Immunities

When it comes to government accountability most people just do not want to be bothered with what is the truth, especially if they are not having any problems with the lies. <br><br>"When even one American- -who has done nothing wrong - - is forced by fear to shut his mind and close his mouth, then all Americans are in peril." Harry Truman

Experts warn that pedophiles come in all shapes and sizes

The Macomb Daily (MI)

by Chad Halcom

November 22, 2003

Years before this week's raid and arrest warrant by California law enforcement, the name Michael Jackson has been tied to suspicion and speculation almost as much as success and fame.

Even in the public arena, officials say Jackson has given possible warning signs of a tendency to be sexual with children, including his statements in a recent documentary in which he admitted sharing his bed and sleeping with a child.

New Jersey man charged with sexual misconduct

The Macomb Daily (MI)

by Norb Franz

November 22, 2003

A 50-year-old New Jersey man accused of engaging in sexual activity with an 11-year-old girl was arraigned Friday on sexual misconduct charges that could lead to a lifetime prison sentence.

Harlan is charged with four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct - a charge that involves allegations of sexual penetration. He was freed after posting a $100,000 cash/surety bond set by 37th District Judge Dawnn Gruenburg.

Sunnyvale man fightin' mad over Internet spam

The Mercury News (CA)

by Jon Ann Steinmetz

November 21, 2003

It's easy to find tips on how to deal with spam -- set up inbox filters, install some software, that kind of thing.

But today we have a lesson on what not to do, courtesy of some guy in Sunnyvale who got his butt hauled in by the FBI for allegedly threatening employees of a Canadian spam company. (Hint: when you find yourself typing "bullet in your head," think long and hard before hitting the send key.)

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