He needs to step lightly here.
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/politics/content/news/epaper/2004/08/20/a12a_DEMS_0820.htmlSNIP...".S. Senate hopeful Peter Deutsch leveled his harshest criticisms to date against the Democratic front-runner's handling of a controversial University of South Florida professor who has since been indicted on terrorism charges.
"As a human being, you have a responsibility to stop evil," Deutsch said, arguing that former USF President Betty Castor should have done more to confront and stop Sami Al-Arian, who last year was arrested by federal authorities. "I think on a human basis, it's a failure."
Castor could not be reached for comment late Thursday. Her campaign spokesman, Matt Burgess, said she "did more than speak out, she suspended Al-Arian and went to the authorities. She took the initial steps that led to his dismissal."
SNIP..."Castor also announced she will have a rally at noon Monday in the Harriet Himmel Gilman Theater at CityPlace in West Palm Beach with former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean and former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno......"