Originally Posted by mugi

I was 20 in 2001 when Hatch's initial DA came up. I was naive and overly enthusiastic about the possibilities that I wouldn't allow any info to spoil my fantasy. Then case cosa forums and the same don't-tell-me-santa-doesn't-exist fantasies. We're so wedded to this moment; now...we desparately need something to pass that we react with deep cynicism, and attack any viewpoint we consider contrary to our belief. So we cling on to flimsy promises from a wiley politician, and ignore the fact that his promises not only keep changing but they're no longer firm promises. We overlook every hint from his administration that they would prefer tackling this issue NEXT year!

I'm not 20 any more. If you want to keep clinging on to promises that no longer exist, go ahead. I can't blame you. But be wise to hedge your bets. I'm moving on with my life with or without DA or CIR. This includes marriage, starting a business with college friends. I've put life too long on pause because of promises from politicians. Be careful with how your approach the legislative process. I would hate to see some of you 5 years from now waiting for your lives to restart. Good luck.