I think legal theory regarding elections needs to be explained to the committee. Specifically:
Eligibility to run for office is not a priviledge graciously granted by the Elections Committee, it is a right the Elections Committee should steward with the greatest respect. Moreover, as it is a right, disqualification is a penal act as severe as any other revocation of a right -- certainly at least as severe as firing someone from a state job they already have. A full judicial process must be undertaken to ensure that they receive due process in this punishment.
Additionally, as a public and state institution, our elections must adhere to California elections codes. Our california election codes state that all elections regulations are to be interpreted liberally in deference to the candidates.
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electoral law theory
Date: 2005-03-02 07:52 pm (UTC)Eligibility to run for office is not a priviledge graciously granted by the Elections Committee, it is a right the Elections Committee should steward with the greatest respect. Moreover, as it is a right, disqualification is a penal act as severe as any other revocation of a right -- certainly at least as severe as firing someone from a state job they already have. A full judicial process must be undertaken to ensure that they receive due process in this punishment.
Additionally, as a public and state institution, our elections must adhere to California elections codes. Our california election codes state that all elections regulations are to be interpreted liberally in deference to the candidates.