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Criminal

Oct. 16, 2001

Human Minds Cannot Catch Diseases

As the legal proceedings against Andrea Yates move forward, one would think that, from the support she has been receiving, that she is a political prisoner. The National Organization for Women has set up a legal-defense fund for her, and Katie Couric, the host of "The Today Show," has given the fund's address to her audience. Rosie O'Donnell has expressed "empathy" for Yates.

        By Ira L. Shafiroff
        
        As the legal proceedings against Andrea Yates move forward, one would think that, from the support she has been receiving, that she is a political prisoner. The National Organization for Women has set up a legal-defense fund for her, and Katie Couric, the host of "The Today Show," has give...

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