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global1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-15-07 11:32 AM Original message |
Why Do Our Elected Officials Have To Be Present In The House Or Senate To Vote....... |
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ericgtr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-15-07 11:36 AM Response to Original message |
1. They are paid representatives |
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bunkerbuster1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-15-07 11:37 AM Response to Reply #1 |
3. But many of the rest of us can tele-commute, at least some days. |
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bunkerbuster1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-15-07 11:36 AM Response to Original message |
2. Sounds like a worthy constitutional amendment. |
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Democrat 4 Ever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-15-07 11:39 AM Response to Original message |
4. If they didn't have to be present to vote some of the repugs would |
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MNDemNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-15-07 11:50 AM Response to Original message |
5. No! I'd like to see them REQUIRED to attend sessions. |
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AlGore-08.com (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-15-07 11:51 AM Response to Reply #5 |
7. Let's play Devil's Advocate - - what if they represent Nola and Katrina hits. |
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MNDemNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-15-07 11:54 AM Response to Reply #7 |
8. Other than "photo-ops" tell me what |
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AlGore-08.com (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-15-07 11:50 AM Response to Original message |
6. So they can have an excuse to not vote when a bill is too controversial |
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MethuenProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-15-07 11:58 AM Response to Original message |
9. Because they were expected to listen to arguments and debate before voting. |
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