Speaking on Deep Background, the Press Secretary whispered:
Uhm, I don't think you can blame the legislators for this one. Almost identical legislation being introduced in six different states? I suspect an outside influence was involved in drafting the proposed legislation.
It is amazing how many in the public think their legislators actually draft those laws that get voted upon. In realty, many bills are presented to the Hill Critter by the lobbyist; be it one from an ILEC, the FBI [excuse me, we call those "Legislative Affairs Branch employees"], drug company, Perdue, Ashcroft, etc. Sure the words might get massaged a little, later on, but.... And in all cases, remember the lesson of Watergate: Follow The Money to figure out where the bill came from initially. -- A host is a host from coast to coast.................wb8foz@nrk.com & no one will talk to a host that's close........[v].(301) 56-LINUX Unless the host (that isn't close).........................pob 1433 is busy, hung or dead....................................20915-1433