“I find lesbians particularly loathsome, Kara Ripley,” Victoria gave the brutal cropping a rationale. “You have a hard road ahead in proving that you’re rehabilitated. I’d suggest that you start now to turn yourself away from the sin that condemns you, or you may never see a day’s freedom again.” Why Victoria Savitch harbored such hatred for Kara was unknown. Was being a lesbian that repulsive to the woman? However, her hatred was obvious to everyone present: both the women in the line and the guards on the perimeter of the scene. “The judge will deal with you... now back in line. Regina, Paige come forward.” Once again, the exchange was handled quickly. While Kara continued to sob as she returned to the line, Regina and Page took up the space directly in front of Victoria, and the woma