Down here, we are all hoping Sarkozy will take us back.
Marie Erickson, MLS/JD
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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 11:15 AM
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-mccain-us
a-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.
________________________________
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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