Daily Archives: September 8, 2003

The Right of Trial By Jury Shall Be Preserved

Posted on September 8, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s one for Charles Dodgson’s files on how private entities can limit one’s rights as much as, if not more than, any government entities: Many consumer contracts now come with restrictive and expensive mandatory arbitration clauses. [E]very day, consumers sign … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Identity politics

Posted on September 8, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

I don’t usually link to specific posts by Atrios since I figure everyone is reading him anyway, but his post about identity politics is one that I really want to make sure everyone sees. I also recommend what Steve Gilliard … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Early voting ends tomorrow

Posted on September 8, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Just a reminder that early voting in Texas for our deliberately misplaced referendum-only special election ends tomorrow night. (I did my civic duty on Friday, in case you’re curious.) As that article notes, turnout for elections like these generally sucks, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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And speaking of mayoral candidates…

Posted on September 8, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Greg Wythe attended a candidates’ forum sponsored by the Houston Democratic Forum and the R Club last Thursday, and he was kind enough to write about it. Executive summary: He likes Bill White, too! There’s a lot more than that, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Bill White and one little letter

Posted on September 8, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Now that we’ve all had our fun at the expense of Out Of Town Orlando Sanchez, Kevin is turning his attention to Bill White, who most of you know is my preferred candidate for Mayor of Houston. Says Kevin: He’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A tort reform plan I can support

Posted on September 8, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

RealityChecker suggests a way to help curb the scourge of frivolous lawsuits filed by corporate law firms: Public embarrassment of the firms responsible, much like Bill “Roll ’em!” Bennett’s suggestion of same for unwed mothers. You can help by linking … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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