What we should not be forced to endure is the kind of constitutional crisis that would result if either Bush or Gore pushes their case beyond the ballot boxes of Florida and into the murky territory of endless lawsuits, electoral college skullduggery and Congressional action. In a week's time, we hope, Florida will certify a winner. The other candidate, be he the Man of Sighs or the Man of Smirks, should fold his tents and bow out--for the good of the country.
Unfortunately, the good of the country seems to be last thing on either man's mind these days.
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Ross G. Douthat '02 is a history and literature concentrator in Quincy House. His column appears on alternate Mondays.