As we in the US reap the consequences of those leaders, elected or
otherwise, in other countries.
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From: owner-law-lib@ucdavis.edu [mailto:owner-law-lib@ucdavis.edu] On
Behalf Of Gaunce, Charles
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 12:15 PM
To: law-lib@ucdavis.edu
Subject: [LAW-LIB:57138] RE: The USA Election Tomorrow
The importance of U.S. elections to the world cannot be understated.
While the rest of the world doesn't get a vote, they certainly get the
consequences.
See,
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/nov/01/elections-obama-mcca
in-usa-bush
"Though we lack the vote, this is our election too. Such statements
outrage many Americans and inspire others. But the rest of the world has
not just lived this election. Our life chances and societies will also
be shaped by what happens next Tuesday. The world has an interest in the
outcome because, in spite of everything, America remains the world's
pre-eminent military, political, financial and cultural power."
On September 11, 2001, citizens of the United States discovered that
people living in caves on the opposite side of the earth can have a
tremendous, and continuing, impact on their lives. Why are we afraid to
realize that the policies of our elected officials, and our presumptions
of what is "best," can have tremendous impact on people throughout the
world? At least I recognize Mr. Huttner's statement of frustration as a
plea that the United States at least consider the impact of its policies
upon the rest of the world prior to implementation.
And sending Australia a bill for its share of back taxes will hardly be
availing when China demands payment upon its note for borrowed funds.
Chas. Gaunce
Law Librarian
University of Texas at El Paso
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From: owner-law-lib@ucdavis.edu [mailto:owner-law-lib@ucdavis.edu] On
Behalf Of Stephanie Huthmacher
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 5:06 AM
To: Ronald Huttner; law-lib@ucdavis.edu
Subject: [LAW-LIB:57120] RE: The USA Election Tomorrow
I have never known that America runs Australia!! When did you become a
state? If this is the case, it's time to pay your back taxes...the bill
is in the mail.
Perhaps you should inform Kevin Rudd of this development, also. I think
he might feel differently.
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From: owner-law-lib@ucdavis.edu [mailto:owner-law-lib@ucdavis.edu] On
Behalf Of Ronald Huttner
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2008 6:27 PM
To: law-lib@ucdavis.edu
Subject: [LAW-LIB:57118] The USA Election Tomorrow
Given the fact that the USA runs the world (including Australia) on
everyone's behalf whether so requested or not, is there any facility for
us folks "Down Under" to cast a vote tomorrow ? There ought to be !
Ron Huttner LL.B (Hons)
(Retired) Barrister, Solicitor, Law Lecturer and Legal Researcher
Melbourne
Victoria
Australia
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