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Friday, July 4, 2008 12:00 AM

Jesse Helms dies on July 4th

Former Republican N.C. Sen. Jesse Helms dies at 86.
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  • Saturday, July 5, 2008 01:45 AM

    How?

    Today, the world has improved by his death greatly.

    Um...how? As someone I'm sure Mr Helms would have despiesed (being both Black and gay, The horror!) I'll admit that I'm not breaking down in uncontrollable sobs and holding candlelight vigils for him. Nevertheless, I really don't get why I should cheer and glorify in Helmes' death? As this one poster put it, how HAS the world been improved by his death?

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