From an outsider's perspective, the discussion on the ALSBTALK has provided an
extraordinary opportunity to learn about basic US legal principles. There are
so many fundamentals I find I just didn't fully understand, most importantly
the true nature of State's rights. I would hope no one censored themselves from
joining in. Even on those days when there isn't time to read the messages, a
simple hit of "delete" works.

FYI -- even in Canada and even where we had a clear majority win we can have
recounts. Yesterday a recount in Quebec had a vote go from Libs to Bloc
(Separatist). There was mention of the radio of now there being an automatic
judicial recount under the circumstances so for me this will be yet another
learning opportunity. I am unaware of the niceties of election law here.

Sally

deb ballam wrote:

> Frank--No, I didn't draft this, but I gather from your response that you
> feel it was silly for me to have forwarded the message to the list.  Many
> people, who are entirely reasonable and responsible, have extremely serious
> doubts about the legitimacy of this election.  Obviously, this message is
> an extreme expression of that view, and I am sure not everyone who has
> doubts about the election agrees with all, or even most, of the points
> made.  Nevertheless, many agree with some of the points made.  Hence, I do
> feel it was a legitimate message to forward to the list.
>
> Deb
>
> At 03:49 AM 11/28/2000 -0800, Frank Cross wrote:
> >Deb, Deb, Deb,
> >
> >I know you didn't draft this, but really: