Comments on: Separation of Powers http://www.thetalentshow.org/2005/10/10/separation-of-powers/ Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:58:51 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Joe http://www.thetalentshow.org/2005/10/10/separation-of-powers/comment-page-1/#comment-8096 Joe Sat, 15 Oct 2005 01:23:01 +0000 http://www.thetalentshow.org/wp/?p=2067#comment-8096 You've certainly discovered a barrel of worms here. There's probably a specific law ordering (what laws do) the Justice Department to delay or deprioritize enforcement of some laws during catastophes. I say probably, but by no means assuradly. Respect for legal process is in a bit of trouble with this administration... Any way, the barrel of worms is the issue of government agencies taking on the responsibilties of the legislative branch. For instance, when the EPA uses science and public comment to create regulations, they are, according to some legal philosophers, meddling in the legislative branch's activities. The legislature should be creating the specific laws under which we live, not some government employee. Perhaps this might seem mere quibbling, but I don't think we want some Homeland Security guy choosing the boundaries of free association. Any way, good post. You’ve certainly discovered a barrel of worms here. There’s probably a specific law ordering (what laws do) the Justice Department to delay or deprioritize enforcement of some laws during catastophes. I say probably, but by no means assuradly. Respect for legal process is in a bit of trouble with this administration…
Any way, the barrel of worms is the issue of government agencies taking on the responsibilties of the legislative branch. For instance, when the EPA uses science and public comment to create regulations, they are, according to some legal philosophers, meddling in the legislative branch’s activities. The legislature should be creating the specific laws under which we live, not some government employee. Perhaps this might seem mere quibbling, but I don’t think we want some Homeland Security guy choosing the boundaries of free association. Any way, good post.

]]> By: Dave http://www.thetalentshow.org/2005/10/10/separation-of-powers/comment-page-1/#comment-8095 Dave Tue, 11 Oct 2005 18:03:08 +0000 http://www.thetalentshow.org/wp/?p=2067#comment-8095 hey! Selective enforcement is a long and proud tradition in law enforcement! Why, hookers have long enjoyed the benefits of it! hey! Selective enforcement is a long and proud tradition in law enforcement! Why, hookers have long enjoyed the benefits of it!

]]> By: slim http://www.thetalentshow.org/2005/10/10/separation-of-powers/comment-page-1/#comment-8094 slim Tue, 11 Oct 2005 16:17:06 +0000 http://www.thetalentshow.org/wp/?p=2067#comment-8094 The worst thing about the Justice Dept.'s "waiver" for hurricane victims is that, to my understanding, they didn't waive any of the substantive portions of the act. They only waived the requirement that debtors go through <a href="http://www.wwltv.com/topstories/stories/wwl100405bankruptcy.c0adcb3a.html" rel="nofollow">6 months of credit counseling</a> before they file. The sole reason for the waiver was to get headlines for the Bush administration that said "Justice Dept. eases new bankruptcy rules for hurricane victims" without actually doing anything to help these people (and, more pointedly, without jeopardizing even $1 the credit card companies are due). The worst thing about the Justice Dept.’s “waiver” for hurricane victims is that, to my understanding, they didn’t waive any of the substantive portions of the act. They only waived the requirement that debtors go through 6 months of credit counseling before they file.

The sole reason for the waiver was to get headlines for the Bush administration that said “Justice Dept. eases new bankruptcy rules for hurricane victims” without actually doing anything to help these people (and, more pointedly, without jeopardizing even $1 the credit card companies are due).

]]> By: Mr Furious http://www.thetalentshow.org/2005/10/10/separation-of-powers/comment-page-1/#comment-8093 Mr Furious Tue, 11 Oct 2005 04:52:23 +0000 http://www.thetalentshow.org/wp/?p=2067#comment-8093 Nope. Not a dick. You're right, this is total bullshit. Repeal it if necessary, but you can't "wish it away" for some people... Nope. Not a dick. You’re right, this is total bullshit. Repeal it if necessary, but you can’t “wish it away” for some people…

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