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Fatima Castaneda, part of a group that helped mobilize Hispanics to Monday's rally in the capital, said Hispanics should empathize with Arabs, even when their message is politically sensitive. "Anytime there's an injustice, there's controversy when you speak against it," said Castaneda, 30. "These people also have injustices, and it's important we stand with them."

Fatema Castañeda—a "Chicana Student Activist" for CSU Long Beach. Future career choice: University Administrator? Heh. Talk about reaching for the sky... I do recommend you check out the link above, though. Hint hint.

Oh, and those of you who are still silly enough to continue to hold out hope for California, this is another instance of your tax dollars well-spent.

Whenever you're ready, we'd welcome you back East...