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ORIGINAL: sasseeNshy

or some such logic.  The boards, here and at other venues are swamped with the tabloid theatre of "American Politics".  One subject, in particular, caught my attention.  That is the legal effect of a Subpoena on the "average tax payer" as opposed to one of "privilege" eg: politican or eh, married to one.

The average tax payer, faces many potential penalties for ignoring a Subpoena.  In pretty much 99.99% of the cases, Mr. Average Tax Payer does not have the financial resources, either personal or business or tax payer paid, to motion a Court to eternity explaining why he/she should not be compelled to attend to give evidence.  Why does this not apply to our politicans?  Their spouses?  The law is suppose to be EQUAL for EVERYONE.  BLIND to social standing.  Obviously there is a great bias, or again, money begets money.

My humble opinion is that when it comes to the law, Subpoenas in particular, it is an even playing field.  There are no excuses, you show up.  Period.

Putting the political party line aside, what is your opinion?  Should the law remain BLIND to social/political/economic standing and retain the "men are equal" mentality, or.........is there a good reason to afford this preferential treatment to elected politicans?

(pardon in advance for any spelling errors.....man, I cannot see)