Are we taking 2257 too seriously?

RawAlex · 2004-09-20, 08:32 PM

Yes, it is over-reacting, as I have not seen anything that says "these rules are going into effect". Seems like they were posted as a bit of a scare tactic, and they are being left to die in the middle of the election. As they haven't acted already, I doubt they will be enacted before November 2nd, IF AT ALL.

More importantly, a copy of the rules, almost word for word, was shot down by a federal court about 6 years ago. They said only elected officials (congress, house, president) are permitted to make new laws or modify existing ones. This is clearly more than just a clarification, it creates whole new classes of people who have been retroactively breaking the "law".

it won't stand up.

If I was in the US, I would pay VERY close attention. Outside, well... patience.

Alex

2004-09-20, 08:32 PM	#1
RawAlex Took the hint. Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,597	Yes, it is over-reacting, as I have not seen anything that says "these rules are going into effect". Seems like they were posted as a bit of a scare tactic, and they are being left to die in the middle of the election. As they haven't acted already, I doubt they will be enacted before November 2nd, IF AT ALL. More importantly, a copy of the rules, almost word for word, was shot down by a federal court about 6 years ago. They said only elected officials (congress, house, president) are permitted to make new laws or modify existing ones. This is clearly more than just a clarification, it creates whole new classes of people who have been retroactively breaking the "law". it won't stand up. If I was in the US, I would pay VERY close attention. Outside, well... patience. Alex