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Law Practice

Mar. 17, 2000

No Compassion for the

In the Public Interest By David A. Lash Primary day in California left far too many in a secondary position. It was generally not a good day to be relatively voiceless, as few candidates or voters raised their voices with compassion. The failure of Proposition 26, the passage of Proposition 22 and the relative silence on issues of concern to the poor from the presidential candidates has sent a stinging message.

David A. Lash

Managing Counsel for Pro Bono and Public Services, O'Melveny & Myers LLP

The opinions expressed here are his own.

By David A. Lash
         Primary day in California left far too many in a secondary position. It was generally not a good day to be relatively voiceless, as few candidates or voters raised their voices with compassion. The failure of Proposition 26, the passage of Proposition 22 and the relative silence on issues of concern to the poor from the presidential candidates has sent a stinging me...

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