I am writing a newspaper column that may not get past the publisher this week. I can't really afford to have one rejected, but this is something that really needs to be said. And I've got to at least try to get it beyond "the choir" who visits here.
It concerns the rapist cops of Deming, New Mexico.
I have edited out all the references to disembowelment* and such, but it is probably still too strongly worded to be published. I keep trying, but how gently can one say what needs to be said?
And considering how badly the last column stirred up the citizens, they may not be willing to have another controversial column from the likes of me for a few weeks.
Either way, you'll be able to read it (I just may whine for donations to cover my lost pay if it's rejected). I guess you'll find out Friday.
Update: It passed, but some things are getting edited out, and an awful lot of "allegedly" is being added, to protect the newspaper's hiney from the same kind of violation the cops are accused of committing. You can read it this friday. In a month (December 24, 2013 to be exact) you can read my original version right on this blog. Stay tuned.
*In lieu of restitution...
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