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Horror Show

Shepard Smith and Geraldo Rivera were livid about the situation in NOLA as they appeared on H&C. When Hannity tried his usual spin job and said "let's get this in perspective," Smith chopped him off at the knees and started yelling at him saying, "This is perspective!" It was shocking.

Video QT: http://www.crooksandliars.com/2005/09/02.html#a4763

Geraldo who I'm no fan of was crying, holding a little child up to demonstrate the extremely inhumane conditions these people are forced to live under. Forced is the right word because they are locked in the dome by our government and can't leave. Troops are guarding the bridge.

This goes beyond political lines and it's as sad a situation as I've seen. Let's see all the happy politicians slap themselves on their backs after viewing this segment.

Taken from: Crooks and Liars @ http://www.crooksandliars.com

Foreigners could be forced to take Language Classes
The federal government decided on Wednesday to take actions for foreigners to be better integrated into Switzerland before they obtain residency permits. The measures will come into force on February 1st and could include mandatory language classes. The federal department of justice and police explained that the new ordinance on integration now explicitly mentions contributions by foreigners themselves. When foreigners ask for a renewal of their residency permit, authorities will study the person’s degree of integration.

A civil servant will judge whether the person asking for residency requires language classes or lessons in Swiss culture. The respect of law and of democratic principles, as well as a proven interest in getting a job or an education will now become mandatory requirements to obtain a residency permit. If officials decide the foreigner fails to meet the integration criteria, the residency application can be blocked and the person booted out of the country.

Some how I don't think this applys to professionals