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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 06:05 AM

    He won't be missed!

    He did more to destroy this country than anyone other person! He represented all that is evil in our society! All that is detestable in the south! I can only hope there actually is a God! And God has prepared a special spot in hell for bigots like him. He and Jerry Falwell should get along just fine!

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