Journal of the House of Representatives
of the Second Session of the 110th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 11, 1994

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H. 4665 -- Reps. Worley, Sharpe, Kelley and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 17-1-50 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF FINES OR ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED BY MUNICIPAL, MAGISTRATE, OR CIRCUIT COURTS BY CREDIT CARD, AND 17-15-195 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF BONDS IMPOSED BY MUNICIPAL, MAGISTRATES, OR CIRCUIT COURTS BY CREDIT CARD.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4666 -- Reps. Worley and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-4110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOADS AND COVERS ON VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LOGS OR PULPWOOD IN A TRUCK OR TRUCK TRAILER BEING TRANSPORTED ON THE HIGHWAYS OF THIS STATE MAY NOT PROTRUDE OUT OF THE REAR OF THE TRUCK OR TRAILER BY MORE THAN A TOTAL OF THREE FEET, AND TO ADD A PENALTY PROVISION FOR VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4667 -- Reps. Hutson, Allison, G. Bailey, J. Bailey, Baker, Barber, Breeland, Cato, Chamblee, Corning, Cromer, Davenport, Fulmer, Graham, Gonzales, Haskins, Harrell, Hines, Holt, Huff, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Klauber, Law, McMahand, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Phillips, Richardson, Shissias, Simrill, Stoddard, Stone, Vaughn, Waldrop, Wells, Whipper, J. Wilder, Williams, Wofford, Worley, A. Young, Keegan, Trotter, Snow, Beatty, J. Brown, Byrd, Scott, Baxley,

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Rhoad, Littlejohn, Riser, Quinn, Waites, Harrelson, Sharpe, Harwell, Tucker, Carnell, Harvin, Kinon, Keyserling, Marchbanks, Neal, Spearman, Stille, Clyborne, Canty, M.O. Alexander, Witherspoon, Wright, Fair, Neilson, D. Wilder, Harrison, Delleney, P. Harris, Stuart, R. Young, Gamble, Cooper, Kennedy, Walker, Lanford, Rudnick, Felder, Houck, Robinson and Jennings: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION BY JULY 1, 1994, SHALL PROVIDE CERTAIN NOTIFICATION TO TAXPAYERS EFFECTED BY THE SETTLEMENT OF BASS VS. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND PERRI VS. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA WHO ARE NOT A CLASS ACTION PLAINTIFF IN THESE LAWSUITS AND WHO HAVE NOT OTHERWISE FILED A CLAIM FOR REFUND BASED ON THE DAVIS VS. MICHIGAN DECISION, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE TAXPAYERS ARE ENTITLED TO FILE A CLAIM FOR REFUND WITH THE DEPARTMENT BY DECEMBER 31, 1994, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE TAXPAYERS WHO TIMELY FILE SUCH CLAIMS FOR REFUND SHALL RECEIVE BEGINNING ON OR BEFORE JULY 1, 1995, INCOME TAX REFUNDS UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS THOSE TAXPAYERS WHO ARE PARTIES TO OR MEMBERS OF THE CLASS REPRESENTED IN THESE LAWSUITS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4668 -- Reps. Hutson, Harrelson, Keegan, Clyborne, Trotter, Hallman, Baker, Wofford, Allison, Quinn, Wright, Felder, Tucker, Moody-Lawrence, Corning, A. Young, Meacham, Littlejohn, J. Harris, Simrill, Fulmer, Harwell, Davenport, Stone, Huff, Haskins, Jaskwhich, Harrison, McLeod, Stuart, Vaughn, M.O. Alexander, Sharpe, Kirsh, Cato, Neilson, G. Bailey, Shissias, Chamblee, Wells, Cooper, Phillips, Graham, Govan, Riser, D. Smith, Jennings, Kennedy, Walker, Stille, Rhoad, Baxley, McCraw, Spearman, Keyserling, Canty, Robinson, Gamble, Fair, Witherspoon, R. Young, Wilkins, Elliott, Harvin, Delleney, Lanford, Snow, Carnell, Waites, Beatty, Gonzales, P. Harris, Klauber and Stoddard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23 SO AS TO ENACT THE STATE DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID (DNA) IDENTIFICATION RECORD DATABASE ACT AND TO ESTABLISH THIS DATABASE IN THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, TO REQUIRE CONVICTED OFFENDERS OF CERTAIN SEX-RELATED CRIMES AND VIOLENT CRIMES TO SUBMIT A SAMPLE FROM WHICH DNA MAY BE

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OBTAINED FOR DNA TESTING TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS DATABASE, AND TO PROVIDE EXPUNGEMENT PROCEDURES, CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS, AND PENALTIES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 706 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-9-62 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR PACKAGING AND LABELING OF COMMODITIES, SECTION 39-9-64 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE METHOD OF SALE OF COMMODITIES, SECTION 39-9-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF SERVICEPERSONS AND SERVICE AGENCIES FOR COMMERCIAL WEIGHING AND MEASURING DEVICES, SECTION 39-9-66 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE EVALUATION, SECTION 39-9-68 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION TO ADMINISTER THE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES LAW, SECTION 39-9-203 SO AS TO PROVIDE RELATED CIVIL PENALTIES, SECTION 39-9-206 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING BEFORE ASSESSMENT OF A CIVIL PENALTY, AND SECTION 39-9-208 SO AS TO PROVIDE RELATED CRIMINAL PENALTIES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 39, RELATING TO WEIGHTS AND MEASURES FOR COMMODITIES, SO AS TO REVISE DEFINITIONS AND REFERENCES TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL LAW, PROVIDE RELATED POWERS AND DUTIES FOR THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL WEIGHTS AND MEASURES OFFICIALS, FOR QUANTITY, FOR MEASURES BY WHICH COMMODITIES ARE SOLD, FOR BULK DELIVERIES, AND FOR ONE OF A LOT PACKAGES CONTAINING RANDOM WEIGHTS OF THE SAME COMMODITY, PROVIDE FOR PACKAGE INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY TO RANDOM AND STANDARD PACKAGES, REVISE PENALTIES, AND AUTHORIZE APPLICATIONS FOR RESTRAINING ORDERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIMES CLASSIFIED AS FELONIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSES PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 9, TITLE 39.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 796 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 39, TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

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1976, RELATING TO EGGS, SO AS TO REVISE THE RESTRICTIONS, REQUIREMENTS, AND PENALTIES ON THE LABELING AND MARKETING OF EGGS; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 39, TITLE 39, RELATING TO THE SALE OF EGGS AND BABY CHICKS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

On motion of Rep. KEYSERLING, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 4669 -- Reps. Keyserling and Richardson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE GOVERNOR AND OTHERS FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP IN ATTRACTING TOURISTS, RETIREES, AND NEW BUSINESSES TO THE STATE; TO REAFFIRM THE COMMITMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO CONTINUE TO IMPROVE THE ATTRACTIVENESS AND IMAGE OF THE STATE AND TO REAFFIRM ITS DESIRE TO PROVIDE THE LEADERSHIP OF THE STATE WITH THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO SHOW THAT SOUTH CAROLINA IS UNWAVERING IN ITS COMMITMENT TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE STATE'S NATURAL RESOURCES AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

On motion of Rep. J. HARRIS, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 4670 -- Rep. J. Harris: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARTS COMMISSION TO USE THE CHAMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1994, FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE ANNUAL VERNER AWARDS.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the South Carolina Arts Commission is authorized to use the chamber of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 3, 1994, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the presentation of the commission's annual Verner Awards.

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Be it further resolved that the State House security forces provide such assistance and access as is necessary for the awards ceremony in accordance with previous procedures.

Be it further resolved that the South Carolina Arts Commission agrees in writing to reimburse General Services for any expenses incurred that are beyond the normal operational expenses of maintaining the House Chamber on that date and time.

Be it further resolved that authorization for use of the House Chamber is subject to cancellation should the House be in regular session on Tuesday, May 3, 1994, beyond the hour of 5:30 p.m.

The Resolution was adopted.

ROLL CALL

The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.

Alexander, M.O.  Alexander, T.C.  Allison
Anderson         Askins           Bailey, J.
Barber           Baxley           Beatty
Boan             Breeland         Brown, G.
Brown, H.        Brown, J.        Byrd
Canty            Carnell          Cato
Chamblee         Cobb-Hunter      Cooper
Cromer           Delleney         Elliott
Fair             Farr             Felder
Fulmer           Gamble           Gonzales
Govan            Graham           Hallman
Harrell          Harrelson        Harris, J.
Harris, P.       Harvin           Harwell
Haskins          Hines            Hodges
Holt             Houck            Huff
Hutson           Inabinett        Jaskwhich
Jennings         Keegan           Kelley
Kennedy          Keyserling       Kinon
Kirsh            Klauber          Koon
Lanford          Law              Littlejohn
Marchbanks       Martin           Mattos
McAbee           McCraw           McKay
McMahand         McTeer           Meacham
Moody-Lawrence   Neal             Neilson
Phillips         Quinn            Rhoad
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Richardson       Riser            Robinson
Rogers           Scott            Sharpe
Sheheen          Shissias         Simrill
Smith, D.        Smith, R.        Snow
Spearman         Stille           Stoddard
Stone            Stuart           Sturkie
Thomas           Townsend         Trotter
Tucker           Vaughn           Waites
Waldrop          Walker           Wells
Whipper          White            Wilder, D.
Wilder, J.       Wilkins          Williams
Witherspoon      Wofford          Worley
Wright           Young, A.        Young, R.

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday,
February 2.
George H. Bailey         Dell Baker
Irene K. Rudnick         H. Howell Clyborne, Jr.
G. Ralph Davenport, Jr.  Roland S. Corning
E.B. McLeod, Jr.         Timothy C. Wilkes

Total Present--122

JOINT ASSEMBLY

At 12:00 Noon the Senate appeared in the Hall of the House.

The President of the Senate called the Joint Assembly to order and announced that it had convened under the terms of a Concurrent Resolution adopted by both Houses.

ELECTION OF CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES
AND OLD EXCHANGE BUILDING COMMISSION MEMBERS

The Reading Clerk of the House read the following Concurrent Resolution:

S. 1014 -- Senators McConnell, Saleeby, Moore and Russell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1994, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE AT-LARGE

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CIRCUIT, SEAT 2 WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994.

ELECTION OF CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES

The President recognized Rep. HODGES, Chairman of the Judicial Joint Screening Committee.

Rep. HODGES asked unanimous consent that all unopposed candidates who had been screened and found qualified to be elected by acclamation.

Rep. GAMBLE and Senator Courson objected.

CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE, THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

The President announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Third Judicial Circuit.

Rep. HODGES, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, nominated the Honorable David F. McInnis.

Rep. HODGES moved that nominations be closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

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Whereupon, the President announced that the Honorable David F. McInnis was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

The President announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Seventh Judicial Circuit.

Rep. HODGES, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, nominated the Honorable E.C. Burnett, III.

Rep. HODGES moved that nominations be closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that the Honorable E.C. Burnett, III was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

The President announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Eighth Judicial Circuit.

Rep. HODGES, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, nominated the Honorable James W. Johnson, Jr.

Rep. HODGES moved that nominations be closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that the Honorable James W. Johnson, Jr. was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE, NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

The President announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Ninth Judicial Circuit.

Rep. HODGES, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, nominated the Honorable William L. Howard.

Rep. HODGES moved that nominations be closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that the Honorable William L. Howard was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE, ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

The President announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Eleventh Judicial Circuit.

Rep. HODGES, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, nominated the Honorable William P. Keesley.

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Rep. HODGES moved that nominations be closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that the Honorable William P. Keesley was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE, TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

The President announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Twelfth Judicial Circuit.

Rep. HODGES, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, nominated the Honorable John H. Waller, Jr.

Rep. HODGES moved that nominations be closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that the Honorable John H. Waller, Jr. was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE, THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

The President announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit.

Rep. HODGES, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, nominated the Honorable C. Victor Pyle, Jr.

Rep. HODGES moved that nominations be closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that the Honorable C. Victor Pyle, Jr. was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE, FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

The President announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Fourteenth Judicial Circuit.

Rep. HODGES, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, nominated the Honorable Gerald C. Smoak, Sr.

Rep. HODGES moved that nominations be closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that the Honorable Gerald C. Smoak, Sr. was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

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CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE, FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

The President announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Fourth Judicial Circuit.

Rep. HODGES, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the Honorable Edward B. Cottingham had been screened and found qualified to serve.

Rep. HODGES asked unanimous consent that the members of the House vote by electric roll call.

Rep. WAITES objected.

Senator Mescher was recognized and made the following remarks:

"Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House and Senate... Yesterday, I received a communication in support of this candidate. One sentence stood out from the page and I quote, `We regret that his sentence in one particular case in Horry County has created opposition from a few victims.' The audacity of a victim to object. Last week, a woman who I consider a victim was physically removed from the Gressette building for lobbying for this candidate. As a new legislator, I didn't realize that only certain people could come to speak to us about their problem. I stand before you today to speak for those victims who get caught up within the system. I speak for the common man from which I spring who is often a victim. I speak for the weak and the unprotected who is often a victim and I speak for the women who are often victims. In our government and society, we place our life, our liberty and financial well being in the hands of the judicial system. Because of that awesome responsibility, we expect the people elected to those offices to meet the highest standards possible. I submit and I contend that this candidate does not meet those high standards. I have nothing to say about the individual as an individual, as a family member, church member, what have you. I want to speak to the actions of this candidate and I will only speak to those things that are public record. On the newstand today, in every newstand in this Sate, in this country and across the sea, there is an article in Redbook magazine which represents 17 of the most sexist judges in the United States. Six of them have one-third page pictures. Unfortunately, two of those pictures are of South Carolina's judges. One of those pictures happens to be of our candidate. South Carolina spends millions of dollars every year to raise and put before the world the merit of our State. We don't deserve... We didn't deserve at all and should not stand for any action that creates publicity of this sort. One can say that this is an isolated case. I submit that that is not an isolated case. I want the records of public records of court cases. In 1988, a public official was

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found guilty of a crime that carried of up to 5 years. Our candidate of today's sentence was no time, no fine and no probation. In 1989, a public official was found guilty of a crime that carried up to 226 years. The sentence of our candidate was three years. Well, that is old history. Let's jump a little closer to now. In 1992, a public official was found guilty of a crime that carried up to 165 years in prison. The sentence was 300 hours of community service. But, the crowning cases and the ones that I think broke the camel's back was less than twelve months ago. On March 4 of 1993, a man, a sex offender, a common man, pleaded guilty to a crime of peeping tom. He received up to one year jail sentence. Four days later, a public official appeared in this man's court pleading guilty or no contest to molesting 15 women in his official duties. One woman was ordered to kiss his exposed penis. Well compared to the peeping tom who looked through a window at a woman, one would think that this person would have gotten 20 to 25 years. You know what his sentence was - 400 days of community service and a $500.00 fine. I am appalled that any man, especially a judge, has the opinion that women in South Carolina are worth $35.00 a piece or 35 days of community service. I could comment on other cases, but I won't, I think I have made my point. Somewhere, along the line, the judgement of this candidate went wrong. I don't believe people with this public record should be allowed to sit in judgement on the people of South Carolina. This is a most important vote. I believe the vote will send a very clear strong message to the people of South Carolina that this Body demands and will not stand for actions of this sort by the people we put in such positions. I would be unable to leave this Chamber today and look my wife, my daughter, my granddaughter in the eye and say that I voted yes for this candidate. I ask you to vote no and remove this individual from the bench. Thank you."

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