Title: The Free Press
Summary: Scott reads the paper every morning, but he doesn't enjoy it anymore.
Challenge: Mutant Tribune
Notes: The text of the first drabble is loosely adapted from a recent Associated Press article.
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"Page A-5"
DAYTON, Tenn. (March 17) - The county that convicted John Scopes for teaching evolution is at it again. Tuesday, Rhea County commissioners unanimously voted to ask the state government to amend state law so they can charge mutants with crimes against nature.
"We need to keep them out of here," said Commissioner J.C. Fugate, who introduced the measure. "Their lifestyle is incompatible with ours."
Next, commissioners will work with the county attorney to craft an ordinance banning mutants from living in Rhea County.
Mutant rights group Parents and Friends of Mutants will protest Friday afternoon in front of the statehouse.
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"The Lifestyle Section"
Hollywood is abuzz with news that NBC's top-rated show "Buddies" may introduce a mutant sub-plot. Rumors are unsubstantiated, but sources tell us the season finale will feature an as-yet unnamed woman, possibly an old college friend of one of the main characters, who comes out to the gang as a mutant.
Network executives refused to comment and the producers didn't return phone calls, which makes this reporter think the rumors might be true.
The Family Protection Association has already announced plans to boycott NBC shows and advertisers if mutants are portrayed in a positive light in such a public forum.
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"Op-Ed Page"
Newspapers are filled with calls for mutant rights and other absurdities. Giving mutants civil rights would be like expecting bombs to live as members of our society. Mutants pose at least as much of a threat as weapons, and probably more.
Rather than succumbing to political correctness, our government must protect innocent citizens from dangerous mutants. Our children must not be seduced by the cult of mutants into believing their lifestyle is anything by abnormal.
I urge Congress to pass HR 5278, the Save Our Future Act, and prove that democracy works, that majority rule remains a firm American principle.
Summary: Scott reads the paper every morning, but he doesn't enjoy it anymore.
Challenge: Mutant Tribune
Notes: The text of the first drabble is loosely adapted from a recent Associated Press article.
* * * * *
"Page A-5"
DAYTON, Tenn. (March 17) - The county that convicted John Scopes for teaching evolution is at it again. Tuesday, Rhea County commissioners unanimously voted to ask the state government to amend state law so they can charge mutants with crimes against nature.
"We need to keep them out of here," said Commissioner J.C. Fugate, who introduced the measure. "Their lifestyle is incompatible with ours."
Next, commissioners will work with the county attorney to craft an ordinance banning mutants from living in Rhea County.
Mutant rights group Parents and Friends of Mutants will protest Friday afternoon in front of the statehouse.
* * * * *
"The Lifestyle Section"
Hollywood is abuzz with news that NBC's top-rated show "Buddies" may introduce a mutant sub-plot. Rumors are unsubstantiated, but sources tell us the season finale will feature an as-yet unnamed woman, possibly an old college friend of one of the main characters, who comes out to the gang as a mutant.
Network executives refused to comment and the producers didn't return phone calls, which makes this reporter think the rumors might be true.
The Family Protection Association has already announced plans to boycott NBC shows and advertisers if mutants are portrayed in a positive light in such a public forum.
* * * * *
"Op-Ed Page"
Newspapers are filled with calls for mutant rights and other absurdities. Giving mutants civil rights would be like expecting bombs to live as members of our society. Mutants pose at least as much of a threat as weapons, and probably more.
Rather than succumbing to political correctness, our government must protect innocent citizens from dangerous mutants. Our children must not be seduced by the cult of mutants into believing their lifestyle is anything by abnormal.
I urge Congress to pass HR 5278, the Save Our Future Act, and prove that democracy works, that majority rule remains a firm American principle.