Comments on: Jindal’s first veto http://blog.lj4a.com/2008/03/13/jindals-first-veto/ My personal blog to promote those ideals that our country was founded on. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:04:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Daniel Z. http://blog.lj4a.com/2008/03/13/jindals-first-veto/#comment-1092 Daniel Z. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:32:49 +0000 http://blog.lj4a.com/2008/03/13/jindals-first-veto/#comment-1092 I strongly disagree with Forgotston's take. First of all, it is not wise to veto something when you know the legislature has enough votes to override the veto. What good does it do the Governor to flex his muscle and then have the Legislature override it? And while the right to confront ones accuser may only apply to criminal penalties under the U.S. Constitution, that is hardly an excuse to not provide that right to people who are being charged with civil penalties. The "logic" behind the Governor's argument, and Forgotson's as well, is that people would balk at bringing forward ethics inquiries against politicians. That might make for good drama for a movie. However, in reality there will still be people who step forward and do the right thing regardless of the law. Forgotston is usually spot on. However, this time I have to disagree. I strongly disagree with Forgotston’s take. First of all, it is not wise to veto something when you know the legislature has enough votes to override the veto. What good does it do the Governor to flex his muscle and then have the Legislature override it?

And while the right to confront ones accuser may only apply to criminal penalties under the U.S. Constitution, that is hardly an excuse to not provide that right to people who are being charged with civil penalties.

The “logic” behind the Governor’s argument, and Forgotson’s as well, is that people would balk at bringing forward ethics inquiries against politicians. That might make for good drama for a movie. However, in reality there will still be people who step forward and do the right thing regardless of the law.

Forgotston is usually spot on. However, this time I have to disagree.

]]> By: oyster http://blog.lj4a.com/2008/03/13/jindals-first-veto/#comment-1091 oyster Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:05:21 +0000 http://blog.lj4a.com/2008/03/13/jindals-first-veto/#comment-1091 Check out <a href="http://forgotston.com/2008/03/13/good-veto-by-jindal/" rel="nofollow">Forgotston's take</a> for more perspective. Check out Forgotston’s take for more perspective.

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