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February 07, 2006

Humane Borders' Hoover leaves Tucker Carlson in the dust

During the recent flap over Humane Borders warning posters, Rev. Robin Hoover, the group's founder and president (and a Disciples pastor) appeared on Tucker Carlson's "Situation Room". Hoover promptly schooled Bow-tie Boy, then spanked him and sent him to bed without any supper. click here to watch.

About the whole map matter, Hoover wrote in his church newsletter: "Mexico is our neighbor, and we are our brother's keeper. As to any questions you might have concerning the data that might help a bad guy [a reference to US Secretary of State Michael Chertoff's characterization of the warning posters], worry about something else. The information that is available from the Tucson Tourist Bureau is better for navigating than what we have."