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Could it “sanctuary state” designation in light even be hate? of San Francisco is disgusting even The outrage in San Francisco by our legislature’s questionable was not unexpected, since that standards. occurred in broad daylight at a Politicians may scoff at Federal public venue and impossible for laws and rules and adopt some the media to hide. phony, “come and get me” tough Here in Massachusetts we had guy image, but when the wrong our own outrage with the murder person is harmed - and it will of Matthew Denice, run down, happen - a midnight visit by ISIS dragged and backed over by a might be preferable to the one from drunken, illegal, who claims his an anguished and angry parent. ““Americans chose a limited government that exists to protect our rights, not grant them” Senator Marco Rubio This Week’s Poll Do you support the proposal to designate Massachusetts as a ‘Sanctuary State’? 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Then “L where is all the outrage nization’s leadership was caught on is a push on to add a 2% tax on all use a percentage of the remaining over the Planned Parenthood dead camera, casually bragging about the alcohol bought and consumed in real estate tax revenue to pay for the babies”. This is a quote by US Sena- act of, and I’ll be graphic but accu- the City of Boston. The money, it substance abuse programs. This will tor Marco Rubio (R Florida) that he rate here, savagely and painfully rip- is said will go to paying for alco- accomplish two goals. It will give a tweeted out in response to all the ping an innocent child from a moth- hol and drug abuse programs. These boost to the programs and give a bit news coverage and passion shown er’s womb, even those babies who programs are beneficial to be sure. of relief to Boston’s tax payers and over the killing of Cecil the Lion. Is are nearly nine months along and But the citizens of Boston are ‘taxed home owners AND renters who have the senator right in his anger? Allow selling off the body parts to the high- enough already’. Enough new taxes. had enough of being treated like me to put both issues into perspec- est bidder. It is said that Planned Par- How about this? Slash a couple of ATM machines for decades. And, tive as I see it. First, the lion: It’s enthood does this thousands of times percentage points from the real-es- why not redirect some of the fund- often said by animal experts that the every year. Even many ‘pro – choice’ tate taxes that are causing so many ing that goes to people residing in African Lion is the most ferocious Americans were sickened when they Bostonians to flee this city and even CONTINUED ON page 10 predator on the planet. So mean and saw this video. So Rubio’s point is violent that it makes a Great White simple: Many of the tax dollars of Shark look like a playful dolphin by American citizens, a half billion dol- Let Our Family Help Your Family comparison. But, be that as it may, li- lars to be precise, are used to destroy ons are wild animals and what they do all of these innocent and helpless ba- comes natural. They are also magnif- bies in a brutal fashion and many of THE CASPER icent big cats and protectors of their these same people who are scream- Funeral & Cremations Services families/prides. Personally, though it ing about the dead lion don’t even Established in 1930 might tick some of my readers off, bat an eye. In fact, they approve. But something I can live with, I’m pro the lion becomes a ‘cause celebre’ Serving Families with Dignity and Respect – hunting. Many of my friends are around the nation. The Media Re- through the toughest of times for hunters and I too look forward to search Bureau has tallied that there over 80 years the various game seasons. But ev- has been 15 times more coverage of ery hunter I know is opposed to how the lion than there has been about the Home of Personal Service Cecil was killed if what the news Planned Parenthood story. It was dif- Pre-Planning Specialists reports say is true. No hunter that I ficult to turn on any TV channel save know would ever lure a tame animal for the Home Shopping Networks Casper’s specializes in complete with a visible collar from without seeing Cecil’s face. Even a protected zone to shoot it. That’s New York’s Empire State Building Massachusetts Cremation Services & not hunting, it’s an unfair slaughter. was lit up with the lion’s image. Did Veteran Services And let me stress here, if that’s how it light up in memory of the deceased it really happened, and we all know babies? How about in tribute to our Please visit our website for media reports can’t always be trusted 5 murdered service members in the information you may find with the agenda driven press as it is, Chattanooga attack? Of course not. helpful during a time of need it was wrong and the accused dentist It’s just not trendy enough. But many should be prosecuted. in the press race to Planned Parent- www.casperfuneralhome.com To the Planned Parenthood contro- hood’s defense even after their lead- versy: The point that Senator Rubio er was caught on camera wickedly The Casper Funeral Home was making is that some of these bragging about their actions while 187 Dorchester Street David Casper same people who are expressing out- callously sipping expensive wine South Boston, MA 02127 Funeral Directors: rage over the death of one lion, many and eating her fine food. Can it get 617-269-1930 Joe, Dave & Ken Casper of them celebrities, have jumped to anymore ghoulish? 4 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com August 6, 2015 Window Into The State House Window Into The State House provides our readers a synopsis of important issues of interest, past and current, that are being proposed, debated or acted upon by the Massachusetts Legislature. Many issues that are not related to local city government services are acted upon and have a direct impact on daily life. They are tax policy, transportation infrastructure, judicial appointments, social services and health, as well as higher education. We will excerpt reports from the gavel-to-gavel coverage of House and Senate sessions by news sources focused on this important aspect of our lives.