Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Democrat Senator Calls For Repeal of Communist Laws


LONG BEACH, California — Democratic state Sen. Alan Lowenthal is proposing legislation calling for California to drop Cold War-era laws aimed at penalizing individuals who join the Communist Party, saying the provisions are “outdated” and "unconstitutional."
Lowenthal's measure goes before the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday. It would repeal statutes that allow teachers and other public employees to be fired from their jobs if they are communists. More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News Marketplace - PetCareRx