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S.C. state legislators push to repeal McCarthy-era law
ASSOCIATED PRESS
COLUMBIA, S.C. — In South Carolina, any group that plans to overthrow the federal government — or any other government in the U.S. must register its activities.
It's the law.
Now some state legislators are looking to repeal it.
State Sen. Larry Martin said Monday the 1951 McCarthy-era statute that meant to deter communists is one more thing making South Carolina look bad, since bloggers and talk radio picked up on it last month. A misconception spread that the statute, on the books for nearly six decades, had only recently become law.
Legislators said some constituents in this deeply red state were concerned it was aimed at conservative activists.
His bill to repeal it comes up for debate this week in a Senate panel.
"Nothing could be further from the truth," said Martin, R-Pickens. The law was enacted "at a time they thought it was the best response to the communist scare. It's long outlived its usefulness, if ever it had one."
The "subversive activities registration act" requires any group that advocates overthrowing local, state or federal governments to pay $5 and register the group's name, its
leader's address, beliefs, all members living in South Carolina and check yes or no to the following: "Do you or your organization directly or indirectly advocate, advise, teach or practice the duty or necessity of controlling, seizing or overthrowing the government?"
Those that fail to file face up to a $25,000 fine and 10 years in prison. When enacted, it was seen as a way to prosecute someone who gets caught failing to file, instead of having to prove they were fomenting insurrection, Martin said.
"I'm sure Osama bin Laden would be amused," he added.
Now, about 10 have filed,
U n t i l
February, no one
had registered,
said Secretary
of State Mark
Hammond.
South Carolina, based in "the corner of Fire and Brimstone," S.C. listing the state's congressmen as its members.
One New York filer chastises the state for having such a silly form, noting his subversive act is voting, while a North Carolina writer asks facetediously — on a letter titled "What?!!!!" in big, bold letters — "Why are you only charging $5 for registration?"
"Some folks did fear this could be used in an attempt to squelch their voice," said state Rep Eric
"Some folks did fear this could be used in an attempt to squelch their voice."
apparently in jest, as political commentary. Two actually paid the fee according to his office.
Other filers include American Citizens for the Extermination of
ERIC BEDINGFIELD S.C. state rep, co-sponsor of bill
"Our organization is in fact so dastardly that we have refused to remit the fee," writes someone claiming to represent the Las Vegas-based Alliance of the Libertarian Left.
BedingieId,
R-Mauldin, a
co-sponsor of a
matching
house bill
to repeal the
law. "To clear
up the confu-
sion, lets just
remove it."
State Rep.
T o m m y
Stringer, the
main sponsor, said people pankicked unnecessarily about the law restricting civil liberties, particularly since the wording examples labor unions and patriotic groups that don't aim to overthrow the government. It also specifies that it does not infringe on free speech rights. People protesting peacefully aren't subservive, he said.
TELEVISION
Guards make citizen's arrest
Resort security seizes paparazzi trying to snag 'Bachelor' pics, video
RANCHO PALOS VERDES.
Calif._ Security guards at a luxury hotel in Rancho Palos Verdes made a citizen's arrest of two parapazzi who were trying to snap pictures during a weekend taping of ABC's "The Bachelor," authorities said Monday.
MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE
The photographers were booked by L.A. County sheriff's deputies on suspicion of misdemeanor battery and unlawful blocking of a sidewalk, said department
The men were identified as Maximiliano Lopez, 28, of Torrance, and Eric Brogmus, 22, of Burbank. They were cited and released Saturday but must appear in court March 28, Whitmore said.
The incident took place about 2:45 p.m. Saturday at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes. The photographers were part of a large contingent of paparazzi attempting to get pictures and video of "Bachelor" participants as they were arriving for the wedding of "Bachelor" couple Jason Mesnick
spokesman Steve Whitmore.
Video posted to the X10onIne Web site shows a security guard choking one of the photographers and taking him to the ground on a path leading to the ocean as other paparazzi shout at the men to stop.
Whitmore said security guards insisted the photographers be booked on a citizen's arrest. He added that deputies interviewed witnesses who confirmed the security guard's version of events but said the investigation into the fracas would continue.
10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
HOROSCOPES
ARIES(March 21-April 19)
Today is a 7
Boost your imagination by surfing the Internet or reading fiction. Images drive creative effort. A partner provides reasonable feedback, if you want it.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 6
What you hear isn't necessarily the final word on what's required. Ask leading questions if you have to.
That way you discover the feelings behind the demands.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21)
Todavis an 8
Now that you you've fully articulated your message, you can race ahead to convince others that your creative logic will work. Don't forget to inject lots of enthusiasm.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
Today is a 6
If you travel, remember to take your passport.
Harmony at home could be jeopardized. Make sure you've left enough money to cover expenses.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 7
Money remains an issue,
but you find a way to adjust
spending or spread out
the payments. Creative
efforts produce an alternate
income stream.
VIRG0 (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a7
Today is a 7
Continue to address issues presented by others. Unless you truly care, allow them to have their way. Meet your own needs later in the day.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Todavis an 8
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a5
Everyone's on the same page now, and you reach agreement on the magical quality of the work. Logic still provides the foundation.
Find concrete words to describe elusive feelings and ideas. You know what you mean. Make sure others get the point. Dream large.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov.22-Dec.21)
Today is a 6
What seemed impossible yesterday becomes almost ordinary now. There could be a flood (literally), but the solution is self-evident.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.19)
Today is a 6
Do exactly what you want in a social situation. Others have a separate agenda that you don't need to follow. Manage your own responsibilities.
Someone could talk you out of your cash unless you're careful. Listen to emotional persuasions, then season them with practical logic.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 6
Get your message out to the public loud and clear. Be sure to stress why it's urgent. Get under their skin. Also encourage feedback.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 6
ACROSS
1 Just adorable
5 Potential syrup
8 Heavy reading
12 Some-where out there
13 Big bother
14 Suitable
15 Highly rated
17 Incite
18 "Guinness Book"
suffix
19 URL ending, often
20 Uncouth
21 — Francisco
22 Marshy area
23 Playwright Chekhov
26 Need
30 Stead
31 No mere mist
32 Notion
33 Panic-stricken
35 Take for one's own
36 Wall Street average
38 Jazz
style
41 Grand- —
N.S.
42 Twosome
46 Beige
46 Lasting
60
minutes
48 Carpet
type
48 Dadaist
pioneer
50 Arab
commander
51 "Poppy-
cock!"
52 Still
53 Towns-
hend or
Sampras
2 Roswell sightings
3 Lacking slack
4 Show fallibility
5 "Humpty Dumpty — a wall"
6 Leading man?
7 "— favor, senor"
8 Sight-seers' aide
9 Gumbo ingredient!
10 Periodicals, briefly
11 Spuds' buds
16 Read bar codes
20 — au vin
21 Old-time prospector
22 Plead
23 Carte lead-in
24 Zilch
25 Afternoon social
26 Scepter
27 Altar affirmative
28 Agt.
29 Corrode
31 A handful
34 Unruly hair
35 State with confidence
37 Burst forth
38 Number one
39 Reverberate
40 Support group?
41 Skin opening
42 Round top
43 Troop group
44 Shrek, for instance
46 Dinner for Dobbin
47 You can't stand to have it
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Woman spits on cop then flees hospital
WILLISTON, Vt. — Police said they had their hands full with a drunken driving suspect who allegedly struggled during her arrest, spat on an officer and later tried to bolt from a hospital emergency room. The woman, 22, was pulled over about 3 a.m. Saturday after police saw her driving with no lights on and in an erratic fashion. After registering, 144 on a blood-alcohol content test, she allegedly spat on a police officer and was taken to Fletcher Allen Health Care after complaining of back pain.
Police said she was disorderly with ER personnel there and tried to flee.
The woman was charged with DUI, assault on a law enforcement officer and disorderly conduct.
Goat seized during romp around town
ODESSA, Texas — All over town ran a lone goat as Odessa police and animal control officers tried to catch the roaming animal. The report to police came in Saturday as a sheep on the loose. Officers then determined it was a goat loping through a Taco Bell parking lot, a park and the dorm area at the University of Texas-
Permian Basin.
It took four police officers, two animal control officers and one off-duty police officer on motorcycle to corral the goat after about 30 minutes.
Animal control officers subdued the goat with a tranquilizer gun and took custody of it.
There was no immediate word on who owned the goat.
Man allegedly made hundreds of 911 calls
AVON PARK, Fla. — Maybe he was bored. Maybe he just likes prank phone calls. But for some reason, a Florida man allegedly called 911 more than 200 times in a recent 3-day span.
Highlands County sheriff's deputies said Timothy Todd Lawrence spoke only to female dispatchers, and made sexually explicit remarks to one of them. He told dispatchers he did not need emergency assistance.
Lawrence allegedly made 151 calls on Feb. 13 between 2 a.m. and 10:52 a.m.alone. He continued the calls over the next few days.
The 31-year-old Avon Park man was arrested Thursday. It was unclear if he had legal representation.
Associated Press