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Jan 1, 2008 | 3:32 am

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Originally Posted by bdschobel

I challenge this account. I tried to verify it, searching with Google and other sites using phrases like "black congresswoman detained" (and variations on that). The only thing that came up even close was the arrest in 2006 of Rep. Cynthia McKinney for allegedly striking a Capitol Police officer who failed to recognize her as a member of Congress. Unless someone can provide additional information, I have to conclude that this story is an urban myth.

Bruce

I was also thinking about this particular story and then I remembered that Diana Ross story of her having an issue with security at (I think LHR). Other than that, I'm sure someone here would remember a story as was described earlier. I, too, believe it to be an urban myth. BUSTED!!!

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