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In response to "used sparingly, I don't have a problem with it. -- nm" by Reagen

This. The Founding Fathers didn't design government to "get things done" all the time.

Posted by con_carne Feb 24 '11, 10:10

It's designed to be inefficient. It's not state senators' and reps' jobs to absolutely show up to work on every single vote all the time. They are supposed to be able to not vote once in a while. Quorum rules exist for a reason.

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I agree with your overall point. Our stupid Drug War is an example of when stuff starts getting passed too quickly in the heat of the moment. - Dr.Vermin Feb 24, 10:16
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except they were designed to protect legislators who were not able to travel to the capitol for whatever reason, not to give them reason to leave it. -- nm - znufrii Feb 24, 10:13
Wow. - Strongbad Feb 24, 10:12 5
- Show me where the Wisconsin government services have ceased? That's a pretty big difference you overlook. - Will Hunting Feb 24, 10:20 3
  - There's a difference, sure. Not a big one. -- nm - Strongbad Feb 24, 10:22 2
    - Sure it is...it's a massive thing. The GOP in 95/96, shut down government and all it provides (ie a shitton that effects people) - Will Hunting Feb 24, 10:24 1
      - They both walked away from the table at the expense of doing their job they were elected for and tackling a tough issue. - Strongbad Feb 24, 10:25
- stopping the legislative process /= shutting down the government -- nm - znufrii Feb 24, 10:14

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This. The Founding Fathers didn't design government to "get things done" all the time.

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