UM-Bot Posted July 13, 2006 #1 Share Posted July 13, 2006 The Witch of Pungo is no longer a witch. Gov. Timothy M. Kaine on Monday gave an informal pardon to Grace Sherwood, who 300 years ago became Virginia's only person convicted as a witch tried by water."I am pleased to officially restore the good name of Grace Sherwood," Kaine wrote in a letter Virginia Beach Mayor Meyera Oberndorf read aloud before a re-enactment of Sherwood's being dropped into the river. View: Full Article | Source: Wired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert1 Posted July 13, 2006 #2 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Better late than never, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey Reagan Posted July 13, 2006 #3 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I think I must be the only person on the planet who doesn't understand the logic of clearing a dead person's name. Pleasing a dead woman is less logical than throwing witches in water, and a lot less probable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasntme Posted July 14, 2006 #4 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I think I must be the only person on the planet who doesn't understand the logic of clearing a dead person's name. Pleasing a dead woman is less logical than throwing witches in water, and a lot less probable. Actually I agree with you. I think it's just a politicians attempt to get a few votes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey Reagan Posted July 15, 2006 #5 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Actually I agree with you. I think it's just a politicians attempt to get a few votes. I do think you're correct in that theory. In case of emergency, do something for the good of the community, regardless if it's pointless, right? If you're busy looking like a good guy, no one will notice the drug dealers coming in through the backdoor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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