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Sorry this took so long, guys. You can blame our Demoncrat Sec of State Chet Culver, who wants to be the next IA Gov, and our current Demoncrat Gov Tom Vilsack.

Remember on election night when IA stopped counting? My guess is that these guys didn't want IA to be the state to put Bush over the top. How convenient.

But...but...allah will be mad!

Senate Narrowly Defeats Gay Marriage Ban Lawmakers Vote 25-24 To Defeat Same-Sex Marriage Resolution

POSTED: 5:28 am CST March 24, 2004 UPDATED: 5:45 am CST March 24, 2004

DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Senate narrowly defeated a resolution Tuesday night that would have called for a state constitutional amendment to ban gay marriages.

Lawmakers debated whether the resolution, which defines marriage as a union between only one man and one woman, was needed.

Sen. Matt McCoy, a Des Moines Democrat, argued that there's already an Iowa law that recognizes only marriage between a man and a woman.

He said a voter referendum on the amendment would have cost the state about $1.4 million "to outlaw something that's already illegal in Iowa."

McCoy was among the Democratic lawmakers who opposed the resolution and clasped hands and patted each others' backs after it was defeated 24 in favor to 25 against.

Sen. Ken Veenstra, an Orange City Republican, sponsored the resolution. He said lawmakers should bolster the state constitution, especially after recent court rulings around the nation that recognize same-sex unions.

No doubt. I've been a software developer since 1988, and the job market is terrible. Companies are no longer willing to pay the big bucks anymore for guys like me. Over the past 12 months I've actually considered a change of careers.

I am SO ashamed to be represented by this LOSER!

I don't know much about Haggard, but Focus on the Family is very highly respected as far as I'm concerned.

I'm a Christian who is a member of a Pentacostal church. I'm also a huge fan of Mel Gibson (especially BraveHeart). I fully intend to see this film. I hope and pray the it leads others to the Lord.

"...soon to be extinct US IT Industry..."

How true. I run an IT company. Business has been in the crapper for over a year now.

AOL SUCKS! Big Time.

As a fan of The Matrix, I was eager to see this sequel. After having seen it, I have mixed emotions.

THE GOOD: The special effects have once again raised the bar and are beyond belief or description. Also, the depth of plot that will "...really bake your noodle", in the words of The Oracle, are extremely well thought-out. I left the theater in deep thought, and it wasn't until the next day that I digested most of the plot line and where I think it's going. Pretty good writing...

THE BAD: This movie fully merits the "R" rating, unfortunately. There is a full 5-6 minute, completely un-necessary orgy/sex scene that seems to go on forever in what is supposed to be a "temple" in Zion. It is like something out of a pagan ritual. While we are treated to scenes of sweaty bodies grinding and groping, there are explicit scenes of Neo and Trinity having intercourse, orgasm and all. The sad thing is, none of this adds anything to the movie, which would have probably been "PG-13" had they simply edited out this 5-6 minute orgy. I don't know what is more shocking or disappointing: This scene being included in what was otherwise an excellent movie, or the fact that there was a family of a mom, dad, and three boys under the age of 10 in front of us.

OVERALL: Excellent movie, great effects, superb, deep, writing. But somewhat ruined by sexual content. I'd give it 4 out of 5 stars, but proceed with caution.

As a fan of The Matrix, I was eager to see this sequel. After having seen it, I have mixed emotions.

THE GOOD: The special effects have once again raised the bar and are beyond belief or description. Also, the depth of plot that will "...really bake your noodle", in the words of The Oracle, are extremely well thought-out. I left the theater in deep thought, and it wasn't until the next day that I digested most of the plot line and where I think it's going. Pretty good writing...

THE BAD: This movie fully merits the "R" rating, unfortunately. There is a full 5-6 minute, completely un-necessary orgy/sex scene that seems to go on forever in what is supposed to be a "temple" in Zion. It is like something out of a pagan ritual. While we are treated to scenes of sweaty bodies grinding and groping, there are explicit scenes of Neo and Trinity having intercourse, orgasm and all. The sad thing is, none of this adds anything to the movie, which would have probably been "PG-13" had they simply edited out this 5-6 minute orgy. I don't know what is more shocking or disappointing: This scene being included in what was otherwise an excellent movie, or the fact that there was a family of a mom, dad, and three boys under the age of 10 in front of us.

OVERALL: Excellent movie, great effects, superb, deep, writing. But somewhat ruined by sexual content. I'd give it 4 out of 5 stars, but proceed with caution.

I am ashamed to be from Iowa because of blithering fools like Harkin. He comes home once every 6 years to get re-elected by the liberals in Polk and Johnson counties.

Being from IA, I can say that our governor is an abomination. So is our illustrious "dung-heap/paper tiger" Senator Harkin.

The Iraqi Information Minister (I hate this guy!) is speaking live now. Saying they "downed 196 missles". Someone should take him out.

Ever notice how John King looks like a young Clinton?

Yes - very strange. The photos are haunting. Something is not quite right at all.

They had to have had her drugged or something. You would think once she were in public all she had to do was rip that veil and burka off and scream "CALL 911! I'M ELIZABETH SMART!!!" and she'd be free. Very strange.

I am very grateful that she is back home safe, however.

Is there any way this could be terrorism? Could a ballistic missile have taken it out? Or could a terrorist infiltrated NASA and planted something.

Dear, God. Comfort their families.

The Matrix Reloaded & Matrix Revolutions look awesome. I've heard rumors that Trinity is actually and agent.