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Originally posted by sgtclub
We should expect public officials to instead work within the system.
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If I had a sense that the local officials involved were betraying the wishes and views of their local constituents, I would probably agree. If some mayor started leasing city space to NAMBLA, for instance, because he agreed with their views, in spite of local opposition, I would have a problem with it. But I get the sense that, in each of these places, the locals are supportive.
Of course, it may be that I'm just more willing to see the law broken when I agree with the justification. It's always easier to internally justify actions you agree with. I suppose I'd have a fit if some local official started issuing driver's licenses to illegal aliens.
