[Vision2020] campaign contributions

[Joe Campbell]

Donovan writes: "It is unfortunate that MSD was unwilling to work with Dr. Weitz before he had to take them to court.  I would image that such a reason has less to do with integrity and more to do with the size of the gap differences in opinion."

What exactly, Donovan, did you think that the MSD should have worked out with Weitz? And for what reason?

The merit of Weitz’s lawsuit has not yet been decided. Even the decision by the Deputy Attorney General, which Weitz and others keep circulating, states that the law is ambiguous and subject to two distinct interpretations, one of which is consistent with the MSD's actions. There is absolutely no reason for the MSD to work out a deal with Weitz, either before the election, or at the current moment. To do so would have been, or would be, irresponsible. The problem lies with the law, not with the MSD -- and this is true even if Weitz wins since that decision would set the legal precedent.

I'll save you the trouble and state your reply: "Since you are a teacher, Joe, your opinion is prejudiced and doesn't count." 

Thank God the issue isn't whether or not oxygen is essential to life or else we'd all be unable to comment! 

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Joe Campbell

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Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:28:47 -0700 (PDT)
From: Donovan Arnold <donovanjarnold2005 at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Vision2020] campaign contributions
To: Shirley Ringo <ringoshirl at moscow.com>, vision2020 at moscow.com
Message-ID: <981907.401.qm at web38112.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Shirley,
   
  You are without a doubt the best current legislature from Latah, and certainly have the most integrity of the three. But I am unable to find any vote you cast since 1999 which was in opposition to the MSD or IEA agenda or stated positions. If such disagreements exist between you and MSD and the IEA as you stated, please be so kind as to point out a few for us.
   
  I am glad you are able to work out differences with the MSD before taking them to court. It is unfortunate that MSD was unwilling to work with Dr. Weitz before he had to take them to court.  I would image that such a reason has less to do with integrity and more to do with the size of the gap differences in opinion. 
   
  Again, I would like to hear to what differences between the MSD and yourself that you have worked out on behave of the people you represent. 
   
  Best,
   
  Donovan