Political Ruminations

Andrew Shirvell Fired

In early October, we along with many others, called for Michigan Assistant Attorney General, Andrew Shirvell, to be fired for his stalking and cyberstalking of Chris Armstrong, the first openly gay president of the University of Michigan's student body.

Finally, after first being allowed to take paid sick leave at taxpayer expense, Shirvell has now been fired. The Michigan Daily:

Andrew Shirvell — the Michigan assistant attorney general engulfed in a firestorm of criticism after he created a blog attacking Michigan Student Assembly President Chris Armstrong — has been fired by the attorney general's office, according to a statement from Deborah Gordon, the attorney representing Armstrong.

“This is clearly the correct decision by the Attorney General’s office,” Gordon wrote in the statement. “The next step must be a complete retraction of all the malicious lies and fabrications by Mr. Shirvell, and a public apology to Chris Armstrong, his family and the others Mr. Shirvell has slandered.”

Calls to Shirvell's lawyer weren't immediately returned this afternoon.

Quote of the Week: Rand Paul on Education

Rand Paul would not only like to abolish the Department of Education, but he does not want your kids thinking that "two mommies" in a family is acceptable or normal. Quote from the Kentucky Senate debate on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2010.

I would rather the local schools decide things. I don’t like the idea of somebody in Washington deciding that Susie has two mommies is an appropriate family situation and should be taught to my kindergardener at school. That’s what happens when we let things get to a federal level. I think I would rather have local school boards, teachers, parents, people in Paduka deciding about your schools and not have it in Washington.