Harry Lee Backs Off Plan to Search Blacks

Saturday, October 28, 2006
By Michelle Hunter

Based on history, skeptics would say it was bound to happen eventually.

The unprecedented union between Jefferson Parish Sheriff Harry Lee and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People hit a speed bump Thursday night after Lee suggested that his deputies would target black neighborhoods and stop, search and question people for things like standing around on the corner.

The firestorm that erupted prompted the sheriff to scrap the idea -- minus an apology -- in a joint news conference held Friday with NAACP New Orleans Branch President Danatus King.

Still, Lee remained adamant that without aggressive tactics, the cycle of violence plaguing the black community would go on.

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Bush Addresses Louisiana College's 100th Anniversary

By Jim Leggett jleggett@thetowntalk.com (318) 487-6346

Former President George H.W. Bush said today he is glad to know Louisiana College is based on good, solid Christian faith-based principles at a time when ôour values are literally under assault around the world."

Bush also emphasized service to the community in his visit to Central Louisiana today to help celebrate Louisiana College's 100th anniversary.He attended a private brunch, was the keynote speaker at a morning chapel service and addressed an audience at the Riverfront Center.Bush said a strong faith is important, and his son, the current president, relies on his faith to turn the tide of criticism.

He also emphasized the importance of friends and family today as he addressed the luncheon banquet.Bush filled his addresses with humor, even recounting stories about hating broccoli and throwing up on the Japanese prime minister. Both drew large press coverage while more serious issues didn╝t, he said.

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LA Delegation Receives High Marks on Family Issues

FRC Action and Focus on the Family Action have released their Vote Scorecard for the Second Session of the 109th Congress. This Scorecard allows voters to see how their Members of Congress voted on key issues related to protecting life and the family, such as the Public Expression of Religion Act, the Embryonic Stem Cell Research Act, the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act, and many more. Congratulations to Louisiana Congressmen Alexander, Baker, Boustany, Jindal and Senator Vitter, who all scored 100% on faith and family issues! The full scorecard is available on the frcaction.org website.