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Go Vote–It’s a Wonderful Dispute Resolution Process

Post author:Andrea K. Schneider
Post published:November 4, 2008
Post category:Political Processes & Rhetoric

Perhaps the most amazing development in U.S. history occurred when George Washington refused to become king, and peacefully handed over power to John Adams. The concept that power will be voluntarily (or at least peacefully) handed over to someone who believes in completely different values and ideals than the current political leader is still so revolutionary that numerous countries face violence and repression at the mere thought. Let’s not take our democracy for granted. And, while there are plenty of sophisticated methods out there to resolve disputes, voting is a great one. So . . . get out there and vote!

Cross posted at Indisputably.

Happy Election Day!

Post author:Michael M. O'Hear
Post published:November 4, 2008
Post category:Political Processes & Rhetoric

Our former colleague Scott Moss posted this handy election guide at Concurring Opinions.

Update on Prior Restraint

Post author:Richard M. Esenberg
Post published:November 3, 2008
Post category:First Amendment Political Processes & Rhetoric Wisconsin Law & Legal System

The Court of Appeals has stayed the TRO, saying “we are aware of no caselaw which permits prior restraint of speech before an adjudication on the merits of the defamatory nature of the statement at issue.” It will, however, permit Radcliffe’s lawyers to submit a brief. I don’t think that’ll change anything.

Update: Having read the entire transcript of yesterday’s hearing, it appears that the court based its order on defamation, not because of constitutional concerns over 12.05 (he declined to entertain them), but because he thought that 12.05 did not provide for a civil action.