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To: combjelly who wrote (132014)	2/8/2001 9:30:16 PM
From: Amy J	Respond to of 1571401

RE: "Amy J, but that is totally different." Combjelly, I think you missed my main motivation in posting it, which isn't your fault, since I didn't articulate the key item in the article, which is: unrestricted donations by Energy/Oil companies. This is a topic that should concern anyone, regardless of their Party affiliation, and should be cleaned up through legislation. I think the journalist did an excellent job at illustrating where legislation is faulty and where it needs to be changed: "There is virtually no regulation on contributions to inaugurals," explains Steve Weiss, communications director at The Center for Responsive Politics. This creates a White House-size loophole at the very dawn of a new administration. So, the above is my main point. A point, which I believe, you would concur with, since it is not Party affiliated. My next point though, is indeed specific to Bush. I consider payouts to a President from Energy/Oil companies, to be a matter needing investigation in light of the recent, most unusual sector gains in Energy/Oil, that are at the expense of the high-tech businesses in Silicon Valley. RE: "is very uncivil of you. " I suggest you ask a poster for clarification if you do not understand the key point of a post. It's more polite than using negative adjectives. Regards, Amy J