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To: Allan Harris who wrote (7988)	9/16/1998 1:49:00 PM
From: sea_biscuit	Respond to of 42834

Yes, I agree -- it does not apply to silly observations by nutty citizens! Dipy.

To: Allan Harris who wrote (7988)	9/16/1998 1:59:00 PM
From: Bill Shepherd	Respond to of 42834

RE:That is an evidentiary presumption limited to the confines of a courtroom or more accurately, the jury room. It does not apply to simple observation by ordinary citizens. Allan: As Bob Brinker has discussed on his show, I believe it does not apply in the case of impeachment, either, since the Senate will act as the jury. I am no expert on impeachment proceedings, but as I understand it, the Senate is not bound by the same courtroom constraints as is a typical US court (i.e. rules of evidence, etc.) This will all boil down to politics. I believe a drawn-out hearing and trial, should it come to that, would have a negative impact on the market--since the market abhors uncertainty! My 2cents...bill s