Re: hosed ballots

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From: Ryan Bloom (rbb@ntrnet.net)
Date: Mon Nov 13 2000 - 06:14:36 PST


I have come to the conclusion that the only way for this thing to really
end, is for one of the two guys to concede. (Of course, that would take
character, which neither of these two guys has.) However, I also think
the guy who concedes has shown the he deserves the job more, so he should
get it.

Ryan

On Thu, 9 Nov 2000, John Klassa wrote:

>
> Can somebody explain to me on what grounds the people in Florida, who
> screwed up in their voting (you know, those "disenfranchised" folks
> that Gore campaign manager William Daley is talking about[1]), are
> threatening legal action? They ran a picture of the ballot in the
> media, and it's really *not* that complicated. It seems that these
> folks screwed up, and now want to go back and change things. I don't
> get it. Really, if can't be bothered to fill out your ballot properly,
> why should you get a second chance?
>
> <shrug>
>
> Don't mind me,
> I'm just,
> Getting annoyed at all the maneuvering that's going on,
> (On both sides),
> John
>
> ObInterestingNews: For the Bruce Hornsby fans out there, I can heartily
> recommend his latest album, Here Come the Noise Makers. It's a live
> album, and it *rocks*.
>
> [1] http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20001109/ts/election_leadall_dc_65.html
>
>

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