Quote for the day.

"Two hundred and thirty years ago, our forefathers fought a war to throw off the yoke of a European monarch and gain the freedom of self-determination. Texans long ago decided the death penalty is a just and appropriate punishment for the most horrible crimes committed against our citizens. While we respect our friends in Europe ... Texans are doing just fine governing Texas."

- Gov. Rick Perry of Texas.
(Thanks Maui)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/6957390.stm