Will this ass never go away?

Eyman files referendum to force gay rights vote

12:16 PM PST on Monday, January 30, 2006

Associated Press

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Initiative activist Tim Eyman on Monday filed a referendum to bring the gay civil rights legislation to a vote of the people.

The bill cleared the Legislature on Friday and Governor Christine Gregoire said she'll sign it into law on Tuesday.

The law adds homosexuals to the categories protected from discrimination in jobs, housing, lending and insurance.

Eyman said politicians aren't thinking about what the voters want. He said lawmakers are deciding the issue based on special interest group pressure and their own re-election calculations. Eyman says voters should decide.

One lawmaker, Representative Karen Fraser of Olympia, accused Eyman of "bullying" and using the issue as a money-making scheme for his organization, "Permanent Offense."

Eyman also is filing another initiative to limit car license renewal fees to $30.

His "permanent offense" is offensive to me.

Well, he had the right idea.

Should have run away faster though.

'Little Birdy' Jumps Wall, Injures Bullfight Fans


MEXICO CITY -- Bullfight spectators in Mexico City got a lot closer to the action than they intended.

Several were injured when a 1,000-pound bull nicknamed "Little Birdy" jumped into the stands Sunday. At least two people were hospitalized.

Television images showed the bull jumping from the ring and spectators trying to scatter as the animal roared through the aisles.

One of the bullfighters eventually stabbed and killed the bull.

The incident didn't stop the event for long. The bullfighting resumed 30 minutes later.

Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

I find it entertaining that the bull had the same name as my horse.