>>> https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montesquieu >>> >> >> Maybe I'm being dense, but a few more words might be helpful :) >> >> >> Sorry, I thought the theory of separation of powers was required reading >> in US schools. >> > > Yes, Leif, I am familiar with the idea. (The sardonic tone here is not > helpful.) I continue to be unclear on how you think it applies here. QED randy