Showing posts with label affirmative action. Show all posts
Showing posts with label affirmative action. Show all posts

Friday, October 9, 2009

SIGN PETITION IN PROTEST OF PEACE PRIZE

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10.9.09
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That was fast. An online petition targeted at the Nobel Peace Prize Committee has already sprung up bashing their decision to award the honor to President Barack Obama.
“Lets express our objection against the absurd decision to award B. Obama Nobel Peace Prize. His activity had not yet abounded the unusual achievements. And although it can not be denied his potential, a decision the Nobel Committee is definitely premature, and in addition the political,” the petition states, “Unfortunately, such a choice Stockholm committee is directed at existing laureates this prestigious Prize, who have spent years devoted themselves to working hard and consistently for their ideals.”
Based on the original signers, the petition appears to have started in Poland. Although the outrage may be premature–there are just seven signatures so far. They are seeking one million.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Tough Love

..and awarding them reduced jail time in return for sex
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dailymail.co.uk
Former Circuit judge Herman Thomas, who was once the Democratic Party’s choice to be the first black federal judge in south Alabama, is accused of bringing inmates to his office and spanking them with a paddle. His trial for charges of sodomy, kidnapping, sex abuse, extortion, assault and ethics violations is set to begin today.
The 48-year-old insists he is innocent and claims he was trying to mentor the inmates...