[Vision2020] Bush Supporter Held for Mental Evaluation

[Tom]

Proof positive that Bush (as he promised in his 2000 presidential campaign) is 
a true uniter.

Vote Republican.  It's easier than thinking.

Tom Hansen

> >From today's (October 28, 2004) Spokesman Review -
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> Bush supporter held for mental evaluation
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> West Boynton, Fla. When an 18-year-old couldn't convince his girlfriend that
> George W. Bush was the right choice for president, he became enraged, put a
> screwdriver to her throat and threatened to kill her, sheriff's officials
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> "You won't live to see the next election," Steven Soper told Stacey Silveira
> Tuesday night as the two fought inside his home west of Boynton Beach,
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> Palm Beach County Circuit Court Judge William Bollinger ordered Wednesday
> that Soper be held without bond in the Palm Beach County Jail pending a
> mental health assessment. 
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> According to Silveira, Tuesday was the first time Soper became aware she
> supported John Kerry for president. Before that, she was undecided and
> considered voting for Bush to appease Soper, she said.
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> On Tuesday, Soper stormed off furious after Silveira's brother mentioned the
> family, including Silveira, supported Kerry, family members said.
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> Soper called and ended the relationship, so Silveira drove to his house to
> return his belongings. That's where things turned violent.
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> He dragged Silveira into the house kicking and screaming, a police report
> said. Neighbor Lisa Belout heard the commotion and called 911.
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> Deputies found an enraged Soper with a screwdriver to Silveira's throat
> threatening to stab her, a police report said. He was ordered to put the
> tool down but refused, so they used Taser stun guns to subdue him, officials
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> Soper enlisted in the Marine Corps on Saturday and was to begin basic
> training in January.
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> Soper faces charges of aggravated battery, false imprisonment and resisting
> arrest without violence.
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> Soper likely will be discharged from the Marines, Sgt. David Salazar said.
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