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January 09, 2005
Homosexual epidemic
SPAIN'S government may be bent on delivering legislation to allow marriages between same-sex couples, but Catholic church opposition hardened today with an archbishop labelling homosexuality an "epidemic"."(There is) a veritable epidemic of homosexuality, a fount of psychological problems and painful frustrations," said Fernando Sebastian, archbishop of Pamplona in northern Spain and secretary of the Spanish Episcopal Conference. "Homosexuals, if they wish, and with well-targeted help, can change their situation," he said, adding: "For me, all are sons of God, and all deserve the same respect."
[Homosexuality 'an epidemic' - Townsville Bulletin - 01-09-05]
Justice Delayed
The arrest of former Ku Klux Klan leader Edgar Ray Killen Thursday in one of the most horrific crimes of the civil rights era was for some a satisfying culmination of a long-delayed hunt for justice.But others here would rather forget the crime, along with the stain of violent racism it left on the town.
[Mississippi Town Divided Over Dredging Up The Past - The Day - 01-09-05]
Blasphemy and UK-styled 'Free Speech'
The BBC insist there are less than 300 hundred offensive words in the opera, even under the broadest definition of the term, including 117 ‘f-words’ and seven ‘c-words’.Early overnight viewing figures indicate Jerry Springer – The Opera had an average audience of 1.8 million viewers, an audience share of 10.8%.
A BBC statement said: “We are pleased that a wider audience has been able to see this important piece of contemporary musical theatre.”
[Prayer Group to Sue BBC for Blasphemy - PA - 01-09-05]
President Newt Gingrich
"It never hurts to maximize opportunities. That's the American tradition," Gingrich said. "If I can influence the reporters and political activists in Iowa and New Hampshire, they will influence the candidates."Asked if he might be a candidate himself, Gingrich said. "For an Army brat from Pennsylvania who became the only Georgia Republican in the House and the first Republican Speaker of the House in 40 years, anything seems possible. I don't think it's very likely. On the other hand, if I have an impact on public policy and do it in a way that is exciting and positive, why wouldn't I want to do that?"
Gingrich said he hopes newspapers in Iowa and New Hampshire seize on issues raised in his book. "If that means that every candidate will be hit by those questions, at a minimum I have helped shape policy," he said.
[Newt Gingrich Open to Presidential Run - AP - 01-09-05]
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