Gene wrote:
On Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:42:33 -0400, Just Jim
wrote:

Just John... for today! wrote:
Good!

http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-...29-713183.html
--
John H

"A government policy to rob Peter to pay Paul can be assured of the support of Paul."
-- George Bernard Shaw
Who were the 4 that voted nay and how could they possibly justify their
decision?

Astoundingly twisted logic. Actually, it is the same sort of thing
going on in Honduras.

We value "X," therefore we can suspend value "Y" for the greater good.

Honduras:
We value the constitution, therefore we can suspend the rule of law
for the greater good.

US:
We value multiculturalism, therefore we can allow racism for the
greater good.

What amazes me is that so many people cannot see the forest because of
all of those damn trees. Amazing. Sad, but amazing.

I am, however, encouraged by the 5 on the USSC that actually saw the
forest.... and I hope those firefighters (they *earned* them) see
their promotions, though I fear it is still an uphill battle.

Yes. This decision is a faint light at the end of a long dark tunnel. I
hope this gets a lot more play in the press, but I suspect we won't hear
much more about it. It will be brushed under the rug in favor of more
important news like the life and death of Jocko or Billy Mays.