Every absurdity has champions who will defend it.

Wednesday was Celebrate-Felons-Day in Alaska as Senator Ted Stevens returned to Anchorage to resume his reelection campaign.

After being convicted on all seven counts of lying about receiving illegal gifts, hundreds of Alaskans turned out to welcome home their "Last Frontier" maverick.

Here, a father is shown hoisting his daughter atop his shoulders for a better view of their returning hero/crook. From her reaction, it appears she is a quick study with great future gubernatorial potential.

(Photo by Al Grillo/Associated Press)