There is little doubt that Gov. Bush would personally demand a hand count if this was solely up to him, and his image and presidency are being mortally wounded by lawyers and politicos who apparently think they are helping him. I think the post-election ballot counting and recounting process in Florida has gone by too quickly and haphazardly. For a minute, set aside the sheer horror that either Bush or Gore will be our next president. I didn't vote for either clown, so I am more than qualified to speak on the issue impartially. A statewide hand recount is in order for Florida.
Machines are imperfect and miss many votes.
If you believe in the will of the people, you will agree with me. Michael LaRouche junior, statistics and philosophy Reading between the lines Thanks for giving me yet another teaching tool for demonstrating the importance of critically analyzing sources. As the assistant director of Latin American studies, I'm always pleased about publicity for our program's educational events. As I read more closely, though, I was unhappy with the editing of my comments. I'd made clear that much of the controversy revolves around the huge quantity of military aid, that proponents of the plan argue it is needed to combat the drug trade, and that opponents of the plan criticize this emphasis on militarization and its effect on human rights.