Mike

When I look at the votes cast, I see an almost even split with 11 YES votes, 10 NO votes and 3 votes non-committal. I'm not trying to split hairs here, but I just don't see how the statement "clearly in favor of extension" that you used applies. Additionally, I read some very passionate and convincing responses as to why the deadline should not be extended. The arguements for extension were much less so. Just my final thoughts on the matter.

Patrick

P.S. I believe President Bush has used the same logic in professing a "clear mandate from the people" after narrow wins in the last 2 elections.