Wednesday, May 23 2012 by Gurnal Scott<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Eric Hodge: The House Judiciary Committee has passed a eugenics compensation bill that would pay money to victims and the families. Gurnal Scott reports <\/p>\n
Rep. Larry Womble: I'm beginning to see some light at the end of this long journey. <\/p>\n
Gurnal Scott: Forsyth County Representative Larry Womble -- slowed by injuries from a car accident last year -- came back to see the bill he sponsored through. It sets aside 10 million dollars to pay victims of forced sterilization 50 thousand dollars each. Representative George Cleveland of Onslow County was one of two committee members who spoke against the bill. <\/p>\n
Rep. George Cleveland: I personally have a problem with compensation. People today paying for something that happened in the past I do not believe is correct. <\/p>\n
Eugenics victim Elaine Riddick was upset by that. <\/p>\n
Elaine Riddick: I mean that just brought the eugenics right back. The eugenics is alive in full force in North Carolina. <\/p>\n
The House Finance Committee will consider the bill next. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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