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Politics : Al Gore vs George Bush: the moderate's perspective

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To: ColtonGang who wrote (1051)	10/2/2000 8:49:22 PM
From: puborectalis	Read Replies (1) of 10042

"What would be the implications of the Republicans controlling the entire national government? Major damage would undoubtedly be done in the Supreme Court. Three of the current justices are 70 or older. The new president will undoubtedly appoint two or three justices in the next four years. With two or three more conservatives, Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized reproductive rights, would certainly be overturned. A recent report issued by The People for the American Way states that a conservative Supreme Court would outlaw affirmative action “even where it is shown to be carefully constructed to remedy past discrimination.” It would make “cigarette companies virtually immune from most lawsuits,” and would eliminate any possibility of electoral campaign finance reform. Months ago, the white conservative establishment decided that it would back George W. Bush for the presidency, because he was safe, stupid, and willing to serve as a frontman for its reactionary agenda. Bush can babble about “compassionate conservatism” all day long, while the Right prepares for Judgment Day against its enemies....."

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