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Show WASATCH COUNTY COURIER right fo ensure that is | Hartford Courant Gore's campaign, has given every indi- “There is no point in dragging out by taking the matter to the courts cation that he will mount or join legal would only lengthen this nation's ordeal _ the process absent solid evidence that challenges to the way the election was conducted in parts of Florida. the next leader of this great republic. and add to the ultimate burden facing There lies madness. Neither Gore recount, should let his underlings drag the nation through a court battle that would tarnish them both. the “Absent fraud, has sought all his life. But even the biggest prize on the planet can be pursued at too high a price. ... Shame on. Al Gore's. iideutel for. threatening an all-out © ey “rule or ruin” tactics a sore iaeee will oy toral success. Restoring stability to the | political system after the chaos of the past few days by uniting behind the winner will also reassure America's friends abroad and make its critics, take note 2 credible allegation of fraud ..ate ah 3 the ee of fraud or other ille- _ that democracy thrives. ality; the courts have no business ‘legal attack on Florida's election process if Gore does not win the state's 25. electoral votes in its ongoing recount. — undermine his chances for future elec- ... At this point, of course, it cannot be denied that some voters in Palm Beach County were befuddled by the ballot ion. But there is no “Deaver Pst? ‘sateen election was. stolen. So_far,. there | Slocsnit seem to be such evidence. : Denver Rocky Mountain News who winds up on the short end of the — president after all. Unfortunately, that's not a universal ly held view. Bill Daley, who chairs Al -- cumstances. Prolonging that decision nor George Bush, if he's the candidate heat of combat, battling for a prize he Chicago Sun-Times oa intervening. ..oa — As close as the vote in Florida was, it is perfectly understandable ee Gere) WASATCH COUNTY The fight in Florida has become far LETTERS TO THE EDITOR s sens i ae = “Olde Sinise Squats are invited to come to our office and write your letter at one of our computers. Please 210 East Main Call (435) 654-2661 in advance to schedule a time. Mins UT ga 1. We reserve the right not to print letters we deem to be a ae toe, ei inaccurate or unsupported. 2. We apologize in advance if we are unable ie print your letter because of space considerations. But, please, don’t stop writing. We will try our best to print your next letter. (435) 654-2664 3. We will print letters as they are submitted, with spelling and grammatical errors. . (435) 654-2531(f) A. We give priority to letters submitted on 3 1/2 floppy disks in text ony, a aa re] 3 500 words. “We do reserve the right to edit. tong letters for brevity. ego eet| _wasatchcountycourier@yahoo.com County CCourier. ° ete }% «Tne epee Bs See The Wasatch County Courier is not responsible so: nor do letters s to the editor ope ASSOCIATE MEMBER ‘Utah Press Association — your submitted letter. ~ express the views of the Wasatch arene wattncet All letters must include a signature and a phone number. Please brite aa ‘photo 1 1D har ee tna PO Box 1030 Midway, UT $4049 To sin by silence when they should protest, makes cowards of men — ‘ | ou : —— aa is damages the presidency and our demo_ cratic system. The Florida vote is too cite to call. A fair recount has been concluded, and no further recounting is warranted. Now we wait for the Friday deadline for the over. seas. allots. aul ADey. are tabulated, 2 it impossible for whoever is elected to rule effectively. Given the close vote and the nearly equal division of power in Congress, governing will ‘be tough. | ro We invite the submission of reader opinion letters for publication in the Courier. out-of-control constitutional crisis that | back off an not do anything that makes POLICY. Skee too ugly. Both George W. Bush and Al Gore have roles to play to prevent this close election from escalating into an : Dixie Bishop actual. Supreme Court cases. The ng — wae Allen TTT | Matt Heimberger ART DIRECTOR | - Erin McGuinness — t __- PRESIDENT/CEO Michael J. Kearns Advertising Classified Story & Article Flyer & Insert . Nain Noon Noon Spm Wednesday Monday Friday Friday. i For questions or comments to the Courier, ' ' Ramona | =. ¥ ~ ji ‘Security a TTT Books _ Amber Stepbens Advertising Executive Dianne Davey Circulation/MIS Dylan Stephens | NYLC culminates with the “Model ' Congress,” in which scholars assume three branches of government, f the roles of U.S. representatives, and the media and the Sonn | | debate, amend and vote on proposed COPD 2.03 legislation. | Highlights of the program ~The CYLC isa nonprofit, nonparti. include welcoming remarks from san educational organization. the floor of the U.S. House of Founded in 1985, it is committed to Representatives and a panel disfostering andi inspiring young people cussion with prominent journalto achieve their full leadership potenists at the National Press Club. Matt Blodgett Matt will also meet with senators tial . Over 425 members of the US. and representatives or an appointed. member of their staff to Congress join this commitment by serving on the CYLC _ discuss important issues facing the nation. Honorary Congressional Board of Advisors. Each}year, 7,000 select, outstanding youth nationwide —_—— in the 20 “The National Young Leaders Conference . pret an opportunity for students like Matt Blodgett to distinguish sessions of the NYLC. For additional information on the NYLC, visit us on tie themselves as tomorrow’s leaders,” said Michael Lasday, ~ executive director of the Congressional Youth Leadership Internet at ee TTT Tim Westby CONTRIBUTORS wow | _ Kirsten Shaw please call roe ep beh te _ leaders and newsmakers from the STAFF.WRITERS Dee Jensen |) Paul Swenson (435) 654-2661, or fax information to (435) 654-2531. ~ or visit during office hours, Monday—Friday, 9 am—dS . pm, at 650 West, 100 South, Heber City, Utah 84032. Disclaimer—The Wasatch County Courier, LLC is locally owned and operated by Silver King Media Group, LLC and printed by the Ogden Standard-Examiner. Any claims made by letters to the editor, advertisers or in classified advertising are not those of the Wasatch County Courier, LLC or its staff..The Wasatch County Courier, LLC is not. liable for any such claims or for any loss or grievance claimed by those not of the same opinion. © 2000 Wasatch County Courier, LLC | the six-day confer- Paulette Tillman Russ Riggs ’ “Throughout simulation called “Testing the Constitution,” in which they examine. Jon Lamoreaux _ Sports Editor responding to an international crisis. Students also participate in a judicial of _ Today. ence, Matt will interact with key Aas & Leisure Editor Education Editor eee Leaders c eP MANAGING EDITOR > - Jon Lamoreaux ST _ OFFICE MANAGER soe the a MM q Aremeaatettitnneienntte. Dan Stephens one role-play activity known as “If I Were President,” students act as the president and Cabinet members _ from around the country to aHiene the conference. . The theme of the NYLC is “The Leaders of Tomorrow Meeting & PUBLISHER - "EDITOR _ WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mr. Matt Blodgett of Heber has Council (CYLO), the organization that sponsors the NYLC. been. selected to attend The National Young Leaders “Scholars not only gain knowledge and experience in the Conference. (NYLC) from November 7 to November 12, 2000. nation’s capital, they leave with a sense of accomplishment in Washington, D.C. The NYLC is a unique enter devel- : and an increased ability to face the challenges of the future.” To complement the schedule of opment program for high school special meetings and briefings, Matt students who have demonstrated will also participate in a number of leadership potential and scholasleadership skill-building activities. In tic merit. Matt will be among 350 Scholars gee _ STAFF _ Local Student Set for New phaleage _ Leadership Education © outstanding National Lincoln . —Abraham i, a Florida is counted, by hand if necessary, to ensure that the verdict of voters is. clear. But once that's done, ‘it has to be over. No court challenges, no legal fights. If George W. Bush has the greater number of votes .. . Gore. ought to publicly acknowledge his opponent as the next president. : That's a lot to ask of a fighter i in ae no nidtier elected as the 43rd president of the United States, he will take office under what many regard as questionable cir- sean all. _ every legally cast ballot in the state of ' Piathcariiiatily. 2000 is over. Total ‘em up. Winner take 0 welcome and should. be counted with the utmost care. After that, Campaign Whatever his enemies may say about the man, Al Gore is a fighter. Even now, in the 13th round of a 12-round title fight, he's swinging away, desperate to claim the victory that he i is ohsoclose to achieving. spp. 405-4 point, that's appropriate. every In short, when Florida's legal process has run its course on Nov. aT; this election should be over as well. as late as Friday. Those votes are. legal, Atlanta Journal-Constitution _ has - would support a recount, and then ask for hand count. If the vice president wins after that process is completed, - the Bush campaign will have little basis for complaint. But if the loser then supports a variety of legal challenges, he will demonstrate that he is willing to put his personal ambition above the national welfare — ‘thus proving he shouldn't be eae Chicago Tribune would undermine the legitimacy of the US. ‘government at home and abroad... Presidential election ballots: idm Florida citizens who live outside the U.S will be honored if they arrive by mail as recount in Florida: Gore could trigger a constitutional crisis that enough. But someone must govern. ee Fete are > excerpts from editoYials in newspapers in the United States in the dispute over the presidential election vote A7 ae NOVEMBER 15, 2000 |