[jammer]

Damn, Dan. Couldn't have said it better myself. Thanks.

BTW, I'm not certain that Ashcroft is evil--the evidence is mounting, however. I think he's dumb.

[Dan from Michigan]

I don't think he's evil. I think he's a yesman. He's changed an AWFUL lot from his senate days.

I hold W just as responsible, and I voted for him. I still don't regret that vote because Gore would have been worse, but I don't know who I'm backing in 2004 though.

[umgud]

There are lots of powers I'd trust the Bush admin with, but cringe at the thought of a Clinton admin with the same. The safest bet is to not give gov't any powers that you wouldn't trust all parties with.