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To: Ilaine who wrote (45848)12/10/2000 12:03:05 AM
From: s-words  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 436258
 
Scalia's comments: "The counting of votes that are of questionable legality does in my view threaten irreparable harm to petitioner, and to the country, by casting a cloud upon what he claims to be the legitimacy of his election."

Hogwash. What irreparable harm but embarrassment?

Justice Stevens: On the other hand, there is a danger that a stay may cause irreparable harm to the respondents and, more importantly, the public at large because of the risk that ``the entry of the stay would be tantamount to a decision on the merits in favor of the applicants.''