the funny thing is that my opinion of jefferson has fallen since i was in my twenties (read about his trampling of civil liberties, abuse of martial law and disdain for the judicial process while president) while my opinion of helms actually rose somewhat over that same period. no mortal is that good or that bad. rest in peace.
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The loony wing of the Republican Party prepares for a big day in Tuesday's elections
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