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Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: jlallen who wrote (33387)	8/30/2000 1:23:31 PM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

We had this argument at the time. If someone thinks that all foreseeable negative consequences outweigh the good of removal, or that the penalty is too severe, then he might acquit. I do not think that acquittal was dictated, but I do think that some people might reasonably be torn. I would not have advanced the example if I thought it were a reach. Even with unemployment insurance, which in most states is paltry, or welfare, which is not usually generous, people thrown out of work may lose their houses, have their kids' college plans shattered, and generally suffer quite a bit. Eventually, most return to work, but meanwhile a lot can be spoiled. I cannot blame someone representing a state with a fragile economic situation for considering that as a factor.........