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aceventura3 · 04-11-2008, 12:11 PM

I think the case law on this issue suggests that Presidential records are in-fact public records with the former President given an opportunity to object to private and other records being made public unless compelled to do so by court order.

Personally I think executive privilege is harmed by the law and is a violation of separation of power provision in the Constitution. I know most experts disagree. I think the net affect is Presidential communications with his cabinet and staff are tainted with participants being mindful of potentially everything being said being made public record. I think this hinders frank discussion, and encourages "group think".

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aceventura3 Junkie Location: Ventura County	I think the case law on this issue suggests that Presidential records are in-fact public records with the former President given an opportunity to object to private and other records being made public unless compelled to do so by court order. Personally I think executive privilege is harmed by the law and is a violation of separation of power provision in the Constitution. I know most experts disagree. I think the net affect is Presidential communications with his cabinet and staff are tainted with participants being mindful of potentially everything being said being made public record. I think this hinders frank discussion, and encourages "group think". __________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on lunch." "It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions on vegetarianism while the wolf is of a different opinion." "If you live among wolves you have to act like one." "A lady screams at the mouse but smiles at the wolf. A gentleman is a wolf who sends flowers." Last edited by aceventura3; 04-11-2008 at 12:54 PM..