Senator Saxby Chambliss confirms “faggots must die” comment came from his office
”The [sergeant at arms] has worked side by side with our personnel to determine whether the comment in question emanated from our office. That appears to be the case…. There has not been a determination as to who posted the comment.”
An unsigned statement released from the office of US Senator Saxby Chambliss of Georgia. The IP address of a comment posted on the gay blog, JoeMyGod, was traced by the blogger back to a server at the Senator’s offices. It is reported, however, that the comment could have originated in Atlanta or DC, but that very few people would have had access to that IP address. The comment said, “All faggots must die.” (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
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