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Old 05-03-2010, 12:16 AM   #1
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But public policy should be based on enforceable laws that can stand a constitutional test, not public opinion polls.
Not caring what the voters want seems to have been Washington's policy for some time now.
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Old 05-03-2010, 12:26 AM   #2
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Not caring what the voters want seems to have been Washington's policy for some time now.
That may be the case, although I dont agree completely.

But that doesnt change the fact that polls should not be the basis for sound public policy.
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Old 05-03-2010, 11:11 AM   #3
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That may be the case, although I dont agree completely.

But that doesnt change the fact that polls should not be the basis for sound public policy.
You have said that twice now. Who said that polls should be a basis for ANYTHING?
Please cite, thanks.
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Old 05-03-2010, 11:15 AM   #4
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That may be the case, although I dont agree completely.

But that doesnt change the fact that polls should not be the basis for sound public policy.
So true!
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