Category Archives: government, law, and politics

Fried Spam

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I hope and pray legislation like this really works.

Porn
Spam Gets Canned
New FTC rule requiring pornographic e-mail to be labeled takes effect.
Paul Roberts, IDG News Service
Wednesday, May 19, 2004

“U.S. e-mail users who have resigned themselves to being shocked by eye-popping pornographic
messages in their inboxes can expect some relief, as federal legislation governing
sexually explicit unsolicited commercial e-mail takes effect.”

Spam
Crackdown Urged
Federal CAN-SPAM law needs aggressive enforcement, senator tells agencies after
progress report.
Grant Gross, IDG News Service
Thursday, May 20, 2004

“WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government should enforce its new antispam law more
strenuously, says a Senate committee leader, noting that the volume of spam has
risen, not dropped, since the law took effect in January.”

FBI
plans spammer smackdown
Last modified: May 20, 2004, 3:55 PM PDT
By Declan McCullagh
Staff Writer, CNET News.com

” It’s been nearly six months since President Bush signed the first federal spam law
with criminal sanctions–and not one bulk e-mailer has been criminally charged under
it so far.”

And the Beat Goes On

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Another day, another spin of Earth, and another statement regarding withholding Communion. More and more foreign bishops are commenting on the political mess here.

Kerry Shouldn't Take Communion, Says Canadian Bishop
Cites "Defiant Dissent"; 2 Arizona Prelates Won't Hold Back the Eucharist

"CALGARY, Alberta, MAY 21, 2004 (Zenit.org).- U.S. presidential hopeful John Kerry should voluntarily abstain from, or be denied, Communion 'by reason of his defiant dissent from fundamental Catholic teaching,' says a Canadian bishop."

Protecting the sanctity of the Eucharist is not just a political issue. On the other hand, I'd like to see a less lop-sided defense of Catholic teachings. If only I had a dollar for every time a liberal has said, "What about other unCatholic positions (i.e. aside from abortion) held by politicians?"

Cardinal Expects Many U.S. Prelates Wouldn't Restrict Holy Communion
In Interview With Italian Magazine

"ROME, MAY 21, 2004 (Zenit.org).- Cardinal Theodore McCarrick speculates that many U.S. bishops would not like to see the Eucharist used as a sanction against pro-abortion politicians."

Out of Line

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I'd like to apologize for an inappropriate jab at John Kerry I made yesterday . While I can be suspicious about his child-rearing abilities all I want, I shouldn't make unsupportable statements like I made. His daughter's faux pas should not enter into political discourse unless I have proof (a) that he raised her poorly and (b) that such a failure serves as indication of his character.

I'm sorry and I thank John for taking me to task.

I can, however, still wonder aloud, "What in heaven's name was Ms. Kerry thinking?!?" Ever hear of a bra? How about fabric that isn't transparent?

Doomed to Repeat

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“He who does not learn from history is doomed to repeat it.” – Anonymous

Torturous
History
May 19, 2004
Scott Paulsen

“History. It’s, like, deja vu all over again. I can’t tell you the number of times I have heard this statement in the past couple
of weeks: We shouldn’t treat the prisoners of war like that because we’re Americans
and Americans don’t do things like that. We’re better than that.”

“That’s a nice sentiment. And if it makes you feel better, keep saying it to yourself. But the fact is that, no, we’re not.
We’re not better than that. Never have been. It’s history.”

Round and Round We Go

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It seems no matter how hard I try to move on, this topic just keeps coming back.
The repercussions are too important and the exchanges too interesting to ignore.

US politicians
warn of of anti-Catholic hate revival

“48 Catholic members of Congress have signed a letter warning that the church risks
bringing ‘great harm’ on itself if bishops decide to deny Communion to
legislators who support abortion rights or take other public positions that are
odds with church doctrine.”

American
Life League Response to House Catholics’ Letter to Cardinal McCarrick: Political
Threats Don’t Change Objective Truth, You Can’t Be Catholic
Thu May 20, 1:12 PM ET
Contact: Joseph R. Giganti of of American Life League, 703-928-9695, jgiganti@all.org

“WASHINGTON, May 20 /U.S. Newswire/ — Judie Brown, president of American Life League,
issued the following response to the 48 Catholic members of the U.S. House who sent
a letter warning Theodore Cardinal McCarrick to the political repercussions of withholding
Communion from pro-abortion Catholic politicians:”