Arguments were presented to the Court of Appeals yesterday in what has become known as the "Pork Lawsuit." This is an extremely important case, involving the use of taxpayer money for "economic development." Some would use the term "crony capitalism" instead.
New Hartford Online Blog has very good coverage of the suit and its implications. You are urged to read their posts. See: Bordeleaux v State of New York .
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This is outstanding. But what are your professional opinions on the ultimate success of this case?
JR.
Frankly, I don't have a feel for the CT. of Apps.' treatment of the State Constitution. If it strictly construes the Const, Ostrowski should win his case. If it treats the Const as a "Living Document" then the decision will be governed by the politics of the day.
A "living document" in this case could be deadly. I caught Ostrowski's comment in the video re fighting a practice that was fought in the 19th century. Thieves never give up.
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