Kentucky's Strange Criminal Rules

Could this possibly be true? A man in Kentucky, apparently supporting a Republican candidate, stomps on a woman's head for no apparent reason other than the woman opposed his favored candidate politically. The woman is seriously hurt, suffering a concussion, and detectives in Lexington believe they have identified the offender. Yet, he's not arrested and hauled off to jail like any other violent criminal suspect, but only issued a summons to appear in court. Hmm. We wonder what they do with mere shoplifters?

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Back to the 18th Century

Apparently not concerned that his sentiments about who is worthy to be in Congress would leave out the overwhelming majority of his own constituents, Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn recently said or implied that the only people who should be in Congress are those for whom congressional pay would be a pay cut (congressional pay is about $160,000 per year). In other words, if it were up to him apparently, he would limit new members of Congress only to those whose present pay exceeds $160,000 or thereabouts. Turns out most Americans don't make six figures, let alone the congressional salary, and Oklahoma is no exception. Coburn wants to take America back to the 18th century when only the elite, landowners and the well-heeled could be in Congress; yet, they say he is a shoe-in to be re-elected. Hmm.

[revised on 10/28/10]

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