Jesse Helms died on the fourth of July at the age of 86. For the ultra Christian right he was a patriot.However, for moderate Republicans and of course Democrats Helms symbolized the old South. He was a bigots and a racist against civil rights. He put a great deal of efforts in cutting funding for social programs, international help and the UN.
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Sunday, July 6, 2008
Obituary: Jesse Helms by The Guardian, a bigot or a patriot?
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