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I love it (read, hate it) when someone says we need more Latinos in office.  Why, I say (if I want a token I'll go ride the subway)? ...when it's people that make it or break it, not race.

Former member of the Puerto Rican Senate Jorge De Castro Font (former because he was arrested in October by the FBI) pleaded guilty yesterday to 21 charges of fraud and conspiracy. De Castro Font admitted that from Jan. 2, 2005, through August 2008, he “directly and indirectly solicited [...] approximately $525,000 in cash payments and other benefits, such as campaign contributions in excess of the legal limits, lodging, private flights, meals and other things of value, from individuals.”

Hattip.

I thought NY was a Democratic State?!?  Politicians need to leave the citizens alone.  This is censorship!  In an email:

On Tuesday, March 11th the New York State Senate Codes Committee approved legislation (S.66) which will force Internet Service Providers like AOL, Google and MSN to block their customers from accessing lawful Internet poker Web sites and other gaming on the Internet. This Bill can be voted on by the full State Senate as early as Monday, March 17th!

This is a direct assault by the New York State Senate to censure your rights to access the Internet to play poker or similar games in the comfort and security of your own home.

Please call Sen. Jeffrey D Klein at (518) 455-3595 if you haven't already.

Tell them:

• I am voter in your district and a poker player
• I strongly oppose S.66 because it restricts the free flow of information and services over the Internet
• New York should not follow the example of repressive countries that censor the activities of their citizens on the Internet.
• Please vote NO on S.66

With your help we can stop this outrageous bill. Please call your Senator TODAY!

Damn Republicans; this is a Democratic state!