7/14/2003
Another yet editoral on the arrogance of Jeb
The Sarasota Hearald Trib, whose circulation area includes the district of one of the senators threatened by Jeb's aide, defends Senate Republicans' stance on malpractice.
The governor's remarks were typical of his style. Bush, whose own ambitions led him to run for governor without having held any elective office, has a habit of questioning the motives of anyone who disagrees with him. Those who don't like his education program are accused of condoning low standards. Those, including Republicans, who propose eliminating sales-tax exemptions are labeled as proponents of big government and irresponsible budgeting.
Such arrogance wears thin, and stifles debate and dissent. ...
The governor's remarks were typical of his style. Bush, whose own ambitions led him to run for governor without having held any elective office, has a habit of questioning the motives of anyone who disagrees with him. Those who don't like his education program are accused of condoning low standards. Those, including Republicans, who propose eliminating sales-tax exemptions are labeled as proponents of big government and irresponsible budgeting.
Such arrogance wears thin, and stifles debate and dissent. ...
