> However one issue, at least in my mind, is important enough
> that who wins
> the presidency may make a *huge* difference. That issue, of course, is
> Supreme Court appointments. The next president may well have
> a chance to
> shape not only the Supreme Court, but also the federal
> courts; and those
> appointments could have repercussions on our society for
> decades to come.
> Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Well, don't be too afraid.  The President does not appoint Justices in a
vacuum.  The Senate must also approve the appointment.  Right now the Senate
is split 50-50 if Bush wins and 49-51 if Gore wins (Lieberman's seat would
likely be filled by a Republican when the seat is filled by the Republican
Governor).  (Unless of course things remain really partisan and the VP
breaks the tie :-( )

Mark Wonsil
4M Enterprises, Inc.