Free Republic

JP Liendo apologizes for DWI By KIRSTEN CROW, LAREDO MORNING TIMES 09/06/2006 Justiceof the Peace Hector Liendo said he doesn’t expect his weekend arrest to affect his job performance.“I apologize to my family and my constituents,” he said. “I would like the public to know that this will not affect my commitment to serving the community.” Liendo was charged Saturday with driving while intoxicated, a Class B misdemeanor, and an open alcoholic container, a Class C misdemeanor. Tela Mange, a Texas Department of Public Safety spokeswoman, said Liendo was pulled over at about 1:15 a.m. by a state trooper. “He...

The following is a copy of an e-mail sent to the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace on Dec. 16, 2003: ------------------------------- This is the title I gave to this e-mail: UNHOLY ALLIANCE - CARDINAL RENATO MARTINO AND SADDAM HUSSEIN. Contents: International News - December 16, 2003 Cardinal Backs Trial for Saddam Hussein December 16, 2003 02:51 PM EST VATICAN CITY - A top Vatican cardinal said Tuesday Saddam Hussein should face trial for his crimes, but stressed the Vatican's opposition to the death penalty and criticized the U.S. military for portraying him "like a cow" having his teeth checked....