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    August 29, 2006 on Random Thoughts

    There is actually a real person named Marvin Pro-Life Richardson, who legally changed his middle name two years ago to reflect his views on abortion. Richardson was running as a gubernatorial candidate in Idaho until the state courts decided that they won’t allow political statements on the ballot — so Marvin is not allowed to use his full name. He must simply be Marvin Richardson. So, he was kicked off his party’s ballot.

    Read more at the Idaho Press-Tribune.