this is a photo of the matthew shepard act becoming a law.
Obama acknowledged Shepard’s mom, Judy, and remembered that he had told her this day would come. He also gave a nod to Kennedy’s family. Going forward, Obama promised, people will be protected from violence based on “what they look like, who they love, how they pray or why they are.” [AP]
this is a long overdue day.
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This makes me smile. Thank you Mr. President! johncabrera:evangotlib:think4yourself:notentirely:
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Barack Obama, making lemonade. It’s nice when something good comes out of something terrible.
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