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To: Math Junkie who wrote (40176)	11/30/2000 6:30:11 PM
From: mitch-c	Read Replies (1) of 70976

*OT* Cary's characterization of Harris was pretty strong stuff, to be sure. Here's a more polite approach: I voted for Bush, but I can't help but wonder about the impartiality of a state official who has resolved every controversy in favor of the candidate in whose campaign she worked. People have been questioning the impartiality of the Florida Supreme Court, but at least they can point to one decision against their own party's interests. OT - the neverending story More than one, actually. The appeal to the FL Supreme Court was over a Democratic judge's support of her discretion and decision. She is not as arbitrary as portrayed, merely sticking to the previously laid out rules. The principle is the same as in the Elian case - I disagree with the INS decision to return him, but the Federal Appeals Court stated much the same thing as this first judge did - when the legislation is unclear, the relevant Executive official's decision is operative. As we've heard incessantly about Janet Reno's partisan refusal to indict - she holds the office; it's her decision and perogative; live with it. Such a precedent is fair when it cuts both ways equally. The whining now comes from a desire to place situation over principle - just as it turned out in the Elian case. Different whiners, same tune. PS - ya want partisan state officials - check out the FL state AG named Butterworth. He was Gore campaign chairman, and he's been sticking his legal nose into areas that his own website says are not his business. He represented Florida against Harris instead of defending her (his duty as AG) in the FL Supreme Court. As I said, it cuts both ways. Florida can vote out either or both next time up. - Mitch

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