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Comedian apologizes to Ashcroft for "imprudent attempt at satire"
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| Contributor | User 13 |
| Last Edited | User 13 Aug 20, 2003 04:07pm |
| Category | Amusing |
| News Date | Aug 20, 2003 12:00am |
| Description | NOTE: LINK MAY EXPIRE AFTER 8/20/2003
Comedian Al Franken last month wrote an apology letter to Attorney General John Ashcroft, admitting that he was not truthful when he previously sought Ashcroft's views on abstinence.
In June, Franken wrote to Ashcroft seeking the AG's story for "Savin' It," which the performer described as a book "about abstinence programs in our public schools." On its face, the letter (which you'll find below) reads like a joke, with Franken advising Ashcroft to "share a moment when you were tempted to have sex, but were able to overcome your urges through willpower and strength of character. Be funny!" Franken also asked, "Did a young woman ever think you were homosexual just because you wouldn't have sex with her? Be serious!" |
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