Anyone who knows me knows I am opposed to Democratic Governor Gregoire. I'm not a Republican, rather very much a capital 'I' Independent. My roots are left leaning, but I'm also educated in business and I'm very aware of may of the abuses of power executed in response to and, supposedly, in favor of, business.
I do have to give kudos to Gregoire though for her response to the Chehalis flood. There are times when a 'welfare queen' might be just the right person for the job. FWIW I think she'd make an excellent leader on the national level on that subject - or perhaps social services in general. FWIW I do think that relief should be more in the form of teaching people to fish, rather than giving them fish - for example, instead of making New Orleans a welfare case how about locating new global climate change government projects in the higher elevation suburbs of that City. That's a worthwhile discussion - but the more pressing question is whether Gregoire is fit for any position of responsibility due 'moral' failings related to her practices in law.
It is important to give people their fair say, as well to keep an eye on them being able to make a living at whatever 'station' they deserve. I don't have a final conclusion on Gregoire, other than, given the actions of people who have worked for and whom she has supported in defense, she is not fit for any sort of public service. That is the opinion of a reasoned, rational, 'employer' . The employer-employee relationship exists between any individual responsible citizen and every public employee. (To a lesser extent it also exists between any 'free' citizen and every 'corporate' 'employee'.) Ms. Gregoire, by practice, would tell you otherwise, and that, mon frere, makes my point completely.
But let me make it again - take the recent Supreme Court decision about right to representation in divorce cases. This is a weighty subject and one worthy of consideration by government - not just the Judicial branch and their officers. The Supreme Court is right, there is not a constitutional right to representation in a Divorce case. It is a matter the legislature could solve - but I have an alternative way of framing the question - one that Christine and her trial lawyer 'Friends' avoided. That avoidance in my opinion constitutes malfeasance and malpractice.
The legal solution to this situation may not be to expend additional public monies to employ the oversupply of legal professionals in this State. Instead, what about limiting the powers of counsel to 'f***' over the other side. There is a fairly simple way to do that, already in the Constitution. It's called respect for everyone's civil rights. Does the legal profession 'prosecute' those whom violate the civil rights of others? NO, it's a just another asset of the profession to be used as they see fit as a business 'profit center'. Has Christine Gregoire done anything to keep the zipper up on her profession? HELL NO.
One of the legal standards that Ms. Gregoire's folks have advanced is that the evidentiary standard for sexual threat. The standard 'they' use is the perception of the victim. Anyone with a knowledge of these issues would understand that this is quite problematic - the cycle of abuse is a tricky subject with as many twists and turns as a Noir P-I novel from the 1950's. Not only that, but the legal practice has also used these same techniques to EXTORT public money for their 'private' clients via corporate welfare.
And right smack dab in the middle is the professional leadership of Christine Gregoire over her generation - calling anyone who asks a government official to do their job - as well as keep THEIR 'penises' in their pants - a sexual predator.
Washington State, if the folks in Seattle and Olympia had their way over their generation and following, would become nothing more than one grand relationship best described as a rebellious runaway finding employment with a pimp, or, in Christine's case, a 'Madam'.
Folks in Seattle would tell you it all doesn't matter - it's all just business. Sorry folks, it does matter- a pimp, a prostitute, and a john do not an economy make.
Part of our system of government is a system of checks and balances - and the 'Judicial' branch, as well as it's 'employee' officers, the legal profession, need to be checked and balanced.
Christine, as Governor, and the former AG, it is your responsibility to correct the current and past 'abuses' of the law, especially including those that stem from your years in the AG's office. - not merely use them as tools of hate for the benefit of your profession.
I could only give you ten days to respond to this. I will however give you until January 1st, 2008 to identify these problem and take responsibility for solving or else resign from public service permanently.
The Constitution does have more to say as to recourse if you fail to follow the 'LAW'. I personally will waive any right of constitutional self-defense - however I will also certainly continue to proclaim the law under the Constitution of the United States to anyone who will care to listen - their decision on that matter is their own.
As a matter of advancing the law I will also propose that you be designated as a 'power mad genetic defective', if you fail to hold yourself to the same law you have advanced. Although you started from modest beginings you are obviously not disadvantaged as you have reached the heights of what should be one of the most prestigous professions in this Country, and World. There are those who can claim to be discriminated against and therefore deserving of mercy. Those who fail to take responsibility for their actions and hold themselves above the law are the exact OPPOSITE.
Please note that although I waive my Constitutional right of armed self defense in this matter that does not mean I will not 'complain' about anyone who threatens me. I do realize that there is a chance, exact risk unknown, that I will be killed or further harrassed because of my actions as a responsible American Citizen. As Clint Eastwood would say, MAKE MY DAY PUNKS.
Please be informed that this posting constitutes your due process. You are completely free to debate me, either directly or through your designate of any background, by posting a comment below.
Due Process is important - but it does not, as some would argue, give the legal profession the right to abuse anyone's Constitutional Rights, including mine. It is my perception as a victim that this violation of the Constitution is motivated, in part, by the degeneracy of sexually degenerated control freaks. By the standard of law of Washington State the practice of law under the King County Superior Court (perhaps not the Maleng RJC in Kent) and the Washington Supreme Court the Due Process of Legal Practice is hereby found to be an act of criminal RAPE.
Individual culpability shall vary, and be prosecuted, according to established, valid, legal procedures. Is your lawyer a level 1, 2 or 3? I'm certain there are at least a few good Lawyers out there - IMO, this would be a good time to prove your 'innocence'.