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To: unclewest who wrote (114706)	5/19/2005 8:52:36 AM
From: michael97123	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 794046

"We do not need US Senators who refuse to vote on issues properly presented to them. They can argue. They can debate. But, in the end, they have to vote to accomplish their job and earn their pay." The filibuster will still apply to legislation and other confirmations. Do you want to get rid of the filibuster completely? From your rant i assume you do.

To: unclewest who wrote (114706)	5/19/2005 1:11:57 PM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 794046

the US Senate, indeed our entire country, is supposed to be ruled by voting results. Voting is a tiny part of the process, the coupe de gras. The vast majority of the energy goes into determining what gets voted on. It involves looking and listening to get ideas for legislation, gaining support, crafting and vetting and running it up the flagpole. Only a small part of what is considered is voted upon. Participating in that proposal/winnowing process is essence of the job of a Senator. Any idiot can vote yeah or nay as directed by the bosses.