[Yakima Democrats] News from the Jackrabbit

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Far right  special interest groups are spending big bucks to buy themselves 
some compliant  state Supreme Court justices in the primary election which 
culminates on Sept.  19th.  Since the Court races could very well be decided in 
the primary,  rather than the general election, it is imperative that we get the 
word out to  our friends and neighbors soon.
        Led by the  Building Industry Association of Washington, these 
conservative special interest  groups are going all out to replace three justices 
with lesser-qualified persons  who will do their bidding.  They are spending 
heavily on TV ads in King,  Spokane and Yakima Counties.
        The building  industry has forged an unholy alliance with the 
Christian right wing.  A  group calling itself the Faith and Freedom Network is 
distributing what they  call a "judicial guide."  Both the BIAW and the Network are 
 working hard to oust justices Gerry Alexander, Susan Owens and Tom  Chambers.
        It shouldn't  be this way.  The courts should not be for sale to the 
highest
bidder.  They should not be politicized.  As Chief  Justice Alexander said, 
"I am concerned at the disproportionate contributions by  special interests.  
This is the sort of thing that can destroy the public's  faith in the 
judiciary."
        Incumbent  judges Gerry Alexander, Susan Owens and Tom Chambers  
deserve our support.   
 
        From Gene  Rupel, editor of the Jackrabbit News.
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