From tragedy to entertainment

By Gene Lyons

Since when do those accused of terrorism get to hold press conferences ? I speak of Scott Roeder, the accused assassin of Dr. George Tiller. The alleged crime also was a sacrilege: The physician was gunned down during Sunday worship services at Reformation Lutheran Church, where he served as an usher.

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This article was published June 11, 2009 at 3:20 a.m.

Editorial, Pages 17 on 06/11/2009

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Matthehat says...

And this morning it's the Holocaust denyers who's guns have spoken on the issue. It's a weird reading of the First and Second amendments that Bill O' Rights is selling. The FF probably saw abortion and stuff as deliberative issues better suited to the courts, rather than the rough and tumble of the pulpit or dinner party.

June 11, 2009 at 10:17 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

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