>>Indeed. And that's why,in this particular case, we should let the cards fall where they will. If Bush gets more votes he wins. If Gore gets more votes - he wins.
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>What about the fact that these ballots were illegal under Florida law, which apparently requires that the hole be to the right of the candidate's name?
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>Tamar

Tamar,

Well, as I mentioned before there was an official vetting period and everyone, including Republicans, Democrats, Independents, etc - all the way thhrough - didn't ask for a change.

I guess if it was good enough for them then it should be good enough for them now..

Now, should they either change the law or the ballots in future elections? Sure, why not - but after the fact. Asking to retroactively change these ballots will only serve to make things worse IMO and makes me suspicious about the real motive of those complaining the loudest. Might they lose the election? Yes, they might though we don't know yet. The principle they are establishing though is this: If you whine loud enough or go to court you can go against the will of the people. Bad move IMO...