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A bill passed Monday in the US Congress and Thursday in the Senate would make it a felony-a serious criminal offense punishable by lengthy terms of incarceration-to participate in many forms of protest associated with the Occupy Wall Street protests of last year. Several commentators have dubbed it the "anti-Occupy" law, but its implications are far broader.

"The Democrats and the Republicans stand shoulder to shoulder with the corporate and financial oligarchy"... sad.

Let me apologize in advance for the obscenity in this article, however I feel it's important to see how the relationship between a candidate's platform and constituents is a two-way street. After portraying an anti-gay stance in 2003, a sex columnist and gay rights activist called for a competition to give new meaning to the word "Santorum", which they did. The article follows the consequences of Santorum's statement.

Can someone PLEASE explain to me why gay rights are still a matter of DEBATE!? Especially in political campaigns... WHY do people care so much about taking a firm stand against homosexuality? What difference does it make in their lives? ça me dépasse...

Religion for one: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hLdbKexBmnUocZs2bIf2PZhnfK5w?docId=9cc9c843b9014ed585c62d0343071876