>I certainly do not share most of John Ashcroft's views -- especially on
social issues -- and have never been a political supporter of him.  However,
IF the ALSB membership would like to invite him or Janet Ashcroft (a current
business law professor) to speak -- I know people who could make the request.

Carol Miller
SMSU


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>I feel compelled to say that I am opposed to inviting Ashcroft to speak
>due to his reprehensible views on various issues.  I think it would be an
>affront to our black colleagues, not to mention women and GLB members of
>our organization.  I would never attend any session at which he appeared
>and would feel ashamed if our organization hosted him for anything.  I
>have not seen this view expressed to date in this series of messages but I
>know that I am not the only person who is reacting this way to the idea.