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DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 10:40 AM Mar 2014

Registered Sex Offender And Convicted Killer Runs For CA Guv

DANIEL STRAUSS – MARCH 31, 2014, 10:28 AM EDT

California's gubernatorial race includes a registered sex offender and convicted killer.

The candidate, Glenn Champ, actually argues that his criminal background gives him the necessary experience to deal with politicians.

Champ, 48, spent over ten years in state prison and was convicted of intent to commit rape, assault, and voluntary manslaughter, according to The Los Angeles Times.

"In my life, I've been held accountable because of my stupidity. I do not want anyone else to be enslaved because of their lack of knowledge," Champ said recently according to the Times.

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http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/glenn-champ-california-gubernatorial-race

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Registered Sex Offender And Convicted Killer Runs For CA Guv (Original Post) DonViejo Mar 2014 OP
Guv? Have you been watching too much Downton Abbey? n/t FSogol Mar 2014 #1
He makes interesting points. Feral Child Mar 2014 #2

Feral Child

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2. He makes interesting points.
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 12:07 PM
Mar 2014

And he's paid for his crimes.


He lost me with the rape charge, though. I can forgive a thief. He does it for profit and can be rehabilitated.

I can even forgive a person who robs with violence (depending on circumstance, of course).

Rape is a violent crime and the motivation is subjugation and domination. It's inexcusable, unforgivable, and trust can never be restored.

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