[MassExodus]

I think he just doesn't like "art-deco" statues. Big deal!

I just think it's a really dumb move.

The statues have graced the halls since before he was born

So O.K. I reconsider, to me Ashcroft is either

A. Arrogant and stupid.

B. Puritanical to the point of asphxiation

Either way, he is currently embarassing this administration.

[jpl]

I couldn't agree more. We Republicans pride ourselves on saying that the adults are in charge now. Someone should take Ashcroft aside and tell him to act like an adult.

[hobbes1]

The only embarrassing thing is your lack of insight... to wit....

The statues have graced the halls since before he was born

Exactly. And How many Pictures have you seen Of Janet Reno, Shot from a position just about lying on the floor, to get the shot, they have been using ad nauseam of Ashcroft.

Zero.