Howard Dean in The Boston Globe

On Crime: Even terrorists deserve a fair trial

“No, we can’t beat Bush by being Bush-lite,” Kerry said, using a favorite phrase of Dean’s. “But we also can’t beat George Bush by being light on national security, light on fairness for middle-class Americans, and light on the values that make us Democrats.” Speaking to reporters after his speech, Kerry said of Dean’s bin Laden remark: “The question asked [to Dean] was, do you believe Osama bin Laden should be tried in the United States and given the death penalty? The answer to both questions is a simple yes. Yes and Yes.“ A Dean aide cited another recent interview in which Dean said: ”As a president, I would have to defend the process of the rule of law. But as an American, I want to make sure he gets the death penalty he deserves.“ Dean recently issued a statement clarifying his position on bin Laden, after a newspaper account suggested he thought the Al Qaeda leader could be innocent. All he meant, Dean said, was that everyone, including terrorists, deserves a fair trial. Source: [X-ref Kerry] P. Healy & A. Kornblut, Boston Globe, p. A10 Dec 28, 2003

On Principles & Values: Appeals $76 late fee on property tax; known as a tightwad

Howard Dean is battling the city of Burlington VT, over a $76.01 fee for late payment of his property taxes, a fee he says was unfairly assessed. Burlington city officials are expected to take up the matter at a hearing. Dean does not plan to attend.

Earlier this month, a subcommittee ruled against Dean, ordering him to pay the penalty. Dean says he paid his quarterly tax assessment on time, and at the same time, prepaid three other quarterly assessments in a lump sum, because, he wrote in a letter, “my campaign keeps me so busy.”

The payment was due Aug. 12, but the city says it received Dean’s check for $6,080.20 on Aug. 21. Dean’s Burlington home is assessed at $221,300.

Dean’s campaign released a statement yesterday saying, “The Governor is exercising his right, as a citizen of Burlington, to appeal the $76.01 in interest and penalties and will abide by the decision of the Board. This will come as no surprise to Vermonters, who are well aware that Howard Dean is a tightwad.”

Source: Sarah Schweitzer, Boston Globe, p. A3 Sep 20, 2003

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