8/23/2002
The New Republic weighs in on Florida's sto-o-o-o-pid Scarlet Letter adoption law. "Once again, Florida is vying for the title of most pathetic state in the union," starts off Michelle Cottle.
Canada's National Post takes note, too, and even USA TODAY
The New York Times, too, also takes a whack at this absurd law.
This op-ed piece also is notable for including state Rep. Evelyn Lynn's (R-Ormond Beach) lame defense of the law. "I don't see it as punishing anyone," she said. "I see it as protecting children."
"When you do a major piece of legislation," she added, "you can't please everyone."
No, I guess you can't.
Canada's National Post takes note, too, and even USA TODAY
The New York Times, too, also takes a whack at this absurd law.
This op-ed piece also is notable for including state Rep. Evelyn Lynn's (R-Ormond Beach) lame defense of the law. "I don't see it as punishing anyone," she said. "I see it as protecting children."
"When you do a major piece of legislation," she added, "you can't please everyone."
No, I guess you can't.
