[proud American in Canada]

"Had he vetoed it, he'd have been roasted in the press and every news item about fundraising in '04 would begin "Bush, who vetoed CFR..."

I agree. However, he could have explained to the AMerican people that he valued freedom of speech, etc.

That being said, I will do nothing to help elect Dean or Hillary. I will, however, make my views known to the White House and participate in efforts to have this law repealed.

[Mr. Bird]

That being said, I will do nothing to help elect Dean or Hillary. I will, however, make my views known to the White House and participate in efforts to have this law repealed.

What an incredibly sound idea! I can understand anyone's contempt for this law, as well as contempt for Bush for signing it. He deserves to be smacked around a bit for doing so. But it's not worth getting so worked up that one would take action (or inaction) in November '04 that would help a Dem gain the White House.

Heck, the EO closing executive offices on 12/26 and paying the government employees without requiring they take vacation is, in principle, another retreat from conservative ideals. Will I support Dean as a result? Hell no.