Friday, October 25, 2002|
Life, this week, imitated television. Last week I wrote in reference to a series of newspaper stories about a man who was wrongfully imprisoned for rape. Michael Green served 13 years in prison and was finally released because DNA tests showed he didn't do it. Two days ago, the real rapist, after having read the stories about what Green endured, turned himself in. According to the county prosecutor, "He said he found God and it was weighing on his conscience."
The amazing Michael Green has repeatedly insisted he is not angry. "You have to praise Allah," he said. "You have to praise God. I have no place for bitterness in my heart." |
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From the October Harper's Index: Total amount the Bush Campaign paid Enron and Halliburton for use of corporate jets during the 2000 recount : $15,400 Maximum amount each of Enron's 4,500 laid-off employees would receive as part of a proposed settlement : $13,500 Average amount the company paid each of its 140 top executives last year : $5,300,000 Months that Vice President Dick Cheney has refused to release documents related to current U.S. energy policy : 16
Why isn't a special prosecutor looking into the Bushies dealings with energy companies? |
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