The BBC is reporting that the Iraqi government is launching an investigation on who leaked the execution video. Apparently it was taken with a personal cell phone video camera which were supposed to be forbidden from the execution.
What is really interesting is that CNN is not reporting the story but has pulled all reference to the video from their site. Fox News hasn't reported the story on their website and still has the link to watch the footage. Interesting statement on the US Media.
The MA Legislature passed the first step to banning same-sex marriage in the state. Apparently if the Constitutional Amendment passes, the marriages that have been conducted will still be valid but further marriages will be banned. This will create a legal quagmire that the married couples will have to fight their way out of. From here, the law has to pass again in the next State Congressional session and then be put before a vote of the people. Hopefully, it won't make it to the ballot box because as I have said before, matters of civil rights should never be put before a voting public.
The news isn't all bad on the Gay front. Former Joint Chiefs Chair John Shalikashvili has made an about face and now supports the lifting of the failed "don't ask, don't tell" policy of the Clinton Administration and favors allowing Gays and Lesbians to serve openly in the military. This during the same week where the British Air Force announced that it is actively seeking to recruit gay and lesbian pilots. Another example of American policy that is a little behind the times.
Oh, and will someone please take Pat Robertson's broadcast licence away? What the hell is wrong with this man. I hope he doesn't try to apologize for this like he has for all the other idiotic shit he's spouted.
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
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