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Hevesi's Acquittal

Submitted by GroovyLady, Nov 12, 2006 18:01

What it seems the voters chose was hate over pragmatism. Blind hate for Republicans is what put Hevesi back into office. Democrats campaigned on "culture of corruption" against Republicans; yet it was Democrats, not Republicans who put a thief back into the New York State Comptroller's office. Yes, Hevesi has been aquitted at the polls. However, I would say that lack of disciplinary action by newly minted Gov. Spitzer indicates Democracy has been circumvented, by the New York State Democrat party. For New Yorkers, the vote on Tuesday proved this is a one party state with no room for questioning or dissenting from the Democrat party line; even if it means putting a thief back into the office that controls the state's tax payer money.

Taking the high road and not pushing for impeachment is certainly honorable and noble; but, is not probing into why voters chose to put a thief back into office good for the health of our republic and process of democracy?

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I am a member of the NYS Employee Retirement System. Mr. Callaghan was on record with a proposal to begin... [MORE]	scifiknitter	Nov 14, 2006 08:30
The New York voters did not vote to acquit Hevesi. What occurred was that with all of the press coverage... [MORE]	Elia	Nov 13, 2006 09:26
Your editorial overlooks the fact that many voters backed Hevesi for comptroller despite the scandal precisely because of the expectation... [MORE]	Hilary Kitasei	Nov 13, 2006 04:44
What it seems the voters chose was hate over pragmatism. Blind hate for Republicans is what put Hevesi back into...	GroovyLady	Nov 12, 2006 18:01
I thought long and hard about voting for Hevesi, a man caught spending our money for his personal use. His... [MORE]	Robert Ballan	Nov 12, 2006 03:04
Bravo - Bravo ! I couldn't agree more. In fact in Kelly's report to the Governor he referenced precedent for... [MORE]	Tom G	Nov 10, 2006 17:01
As long as they are re-elected. So why bother having laws? Let's not prosecute anyone through the legal system; let's... [MORE]	Barbara	Nov 12, 2006 10:38
More power to him. Best regards, Charles karoly5@hotmail.com [MORE]	Charles A Boeing	Nov 10, 2006 15:55
It is seemingly odd that the people overwhelmingly selected Mr. Hevisi to return as Comptroller. However, elections is generally a... [MORE]	stanley scher	Nov 10, 2006 07:41