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Frank looked like shit this morning, so he's back in kitty hospital once more. More news as I have it.

ETA: False alarm! Every time I prepare myself for The Worst, the little bugger bounces back. I swear, this morning he looked like he was at death's door. But the main culprit, apparently, was a sore in his mouth which was making it painful for him to eat - painkillers and antibiotics, and this evening, he made the vet crack up on the phone to me by "killing" a chunk of beef by picking it up and throwing it.

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http://tucsoncitizen.com/arizona-unapologetic-liberal/2011/12/20/breaking-news-woman-files-lawsuit-against-mcso-arpaio-after-being-shackled-during-birth
http://www.kpho.com/story/16367253/woman-files-lawsuit-against-mcso-alleging-discrimination-indifference-to-her-medical-needs
http://www.alternet.org/reproductivejustice/145428/pregnant_and_shackled:_hard_labor_for_arizona's_immigrants/
http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2010-01-07/news/mcso-shackling-pregnant-moms-and-linda-ronstadt-marches-against-arpaio/

I've been keeping an eye on Google News for any more details of Sheriff Arpaio's failure to investigate hundreds of sexual assault and child sexual abuse cases. I'll continue to do so, but it's become quickly apparent that blogging (or even keeping up with) every news report alleging crime, cruelty, and corruption under this man's aegis would be a full-time job beyond my powers. However, if, like me, you were only peripherally aware of Arpaio before now, the above will give you some insight into what his administration of justice has been and is like. Even if you believe that undocumented migrants deserve strict or even harsh treatment, the ignored rape cases make it clear this guy is dangerous for all women and children in his jurisdiction - criminals or not, citizens or not.

ETA: Although I will just add this: "Arpaio has already cost Maricopa County $5 million in lawsuit settlements (with another $177 million filed by various and sundry)".