"Ky. Senate adopts civil rights resolution"

[Clio the Leo]

Ky. Senate adopts civil rights resolution

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- The Kentucky Senate, reacting to a divisive comment by Republican Rand Paul, has adopted a resolution declaring any form of discrimination to be inconsistent with American values.

Louisville Democratic Sen. Gerald Neal introduced the resolution Friday during a special session on the state budget. It was adopted without objection in the predominantly Republican chamber.

Neal, Kentucky's only black state senator, said he took personal offense at the comment made last week by Paul, a U.S. Senate candidate, who was criticizing the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

Paul said in an MSNBC interview that the federal government shouldn't have the power to force restaurants to serve minorities if business owners don't want to.

Neal said Paul's "extreme belief" has made Kentucky "a laughingstock."


Read more: http://www.kentucky.com/2010/05/28/1284255/ky-senate-adopts-civil-rights.htmlB

[Lithos]

1. Good for him

And good for Kentucky that this was a non-issue in the Senate.

Boo on Rand and those who support his notion of freedoms and rights for a select few.

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[Clio the Leo]

2. Hopefully, this will carry over to the election. NT

[Lithos]

3. It sets a good tone

Though I think it gives Rand a chance for redemption...

On Edit: I mean "political" redemption... I of course will never forgive.

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[Arkana]

4. Rand Paul: the insane libertarian whackjob gift that keeps on giving.

[TheKentuckian]

5. Good deal