Leader of Fresno panel quits (called FreeRepublic a “hate group” now she’s out of work!)

The Fresno Bee ^ | Friday, January 9, 2004, 5:50 AM | By Jim Davis

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Resignation comes as city settles suit over her 'hate group' comments.

The Fresno Human Relations Commission chairwoman who called a local conservative organization a "hate group" resigned as the city reached a lawsuit settlement over her comments.

Debbie Reyes announced her resignation through an e-mail that was read Thursday evening at the commission meeting.

[dubyagee]

"It's cheaper to pay these guys $20 and get rid of them than waste an attorney's time on them," Castillo said.

And if we were really a 'hate group' we'd have just hired somebody to shoot them all and steal their wallets. ; * )

[CFC__VRWC]

Heh heh heh.

Now all we have to do is brace ourselves for the howls of "right-wing censorship" and "McCarthyite tactics" that will surely come from the Fresno Bee and the other local media outlets.

[AZamericonnie]

"It's cheaper to pay these guys $20 and get rid of them than waste an attorney's time on them," Castillo said

Ouch!

[sanchmo]

she stepped down "due to a recent career opportunity..."

Would that be an opportunity to not get her @$$ thrown out on the street?

[where's_the_Outrage?]

Mayor Alan Autry said at the time there is no evidence that Free Republic is a hate group and called the news release "inflammatory, reckless, irresponsible and dangerous."

Does this mean there is evidence now that Free Republic is a hate group?

[Pukin Dog]

Yes, now call me a hate group, so I may call my lawyer, and have a down payment by noon. Hurry up, dammit.

[vetvetdoug]

Looks like a nice donation for the Freepathon!!!!

[Constitutionalist Conservative]

Charles Doerksen, Free Republic's lawyer, said the city agreed to retract Reyes' comments and pay money to Free Republic.

So, does the City of Fresno get a receipt for their contribution to the current Freepathon?

[Maigrey]

Well, the article did mention that the settlement would be signed either today or Monday.

Maybe it'll be just enough to finish the D@mn FReepathon. (j/k)

[Tax-chick]

"It's cheaper to pay these guys $20 and get rid of them than waste an attorney's time on them," Castillo said.

Neither Doerksen nor Castillo would say how much money was involved in the agreement.

It sounds like the $20 is just an example, probably designed to give the impression (correct or not) that FR did not receive significant compensation.

[Constitutionalist Conservative]

Looks like a nice donation for the Freepathon!!!!

Man, that's scary. You beat me by 3 minutes.

[blau993]

Does this mean there is evidence now that Free Republic is a hate group?

Well, there are some topics that do tend to bring out the more combative side of some of our brethren.

[vavavah]

hey back off i resemble that remark

[Redcloak]

Heh, heh, heh... She got the big

ZOT!!

[IYAS9YAS]

I'm betting some enterprising individual stole the "c" in front of the "losers". Hahahaha...I wasn't there, honest.

[pointsal]

ping.....

[Wheee The People]

Did FreeRepublic accepts the pledge from the City of Fresno?

[NormsRevenge]

Bam Boom Bump!!!

Good News,Indeed!

[CaptRon]

I hope this doesn't mean they get a mug!

[Sally'sConcerns]

Only if they're going to ante up for 20.00 a month.