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What to do with William Jennings Jefferson?

I used to live in New Orleans. That was my home for about five years. One of my dear friends there has a blog called “Nation of Morons” where he lambastes the corrupt state and local government.

I particularly like the second paragraph of my clip. You can take out “Jenning’s name” and “insert name here” of almost any corrupt politician these days.

His words are poignant and true…

Nation Of Morons

For the last several hours, (and I’m certain for the next several as well,) Talk Radio has been abuzz with that very question. What sentence should be given to Former Louisiana State Senator/Former Louisiana Congressman/Convicted Felon William Jennings Jefferson? (Check out his Wiki page. They’ve already added “convicted felon” to it.) The ‘Man-In-The-Street’ has suggested everything from complete exoneration to the death penalty. I have the answer.
While Jefferson never actually pulled a trigger or slit a throat, money that he and his family collected through Federal Government grants intended for the numerous “non-profit” organizations they own ended up lining their own pockets. Money which could have been the difference between a child picking up a pen, brush or math book instead of a gun or a crack pipe. Can you honestly tell me, with a straight face, that Bill Jefferson’s actions caused harm to no-one?
Read more at nationofmorons.blogspot.com