[SoConPubbie]

I can guess you don’t like Perry, but why post a 10 year old story?

Did his position on this change?

I could find no evidence of that, if I had, I would not have posted this article.

If his position has not changed, if he did not admit this was a terrible mistake, then it is fair game and should give us insight into how this conservative poseur thinks. It should also give you pause if you are or thinking about supporting Perry.

[ken in texas]

I don't recall anything said by him about the subject in the intervening 10 years.

Although I'm personally opposed to so-called "Hate Crime" legislation, signing it was probably his best alternative considering the outcry over Byrd's murder and how Texas politics work.

Politics is an ugly business, none of those involved are perfect, and you play the hand you're dealt.