EDITORIAL WEEK IN REVIEW.Highlights from some of our more important editorials this past week. To read the editorials in full, please visit our Web site at www.dailynews.com. Built-in loophole An omission or Ambiguity in a legal document that allows the intent of the document to be evaded. Loopholes come into being through the passage of statutes, the enactment of regulations, the drafting of contracts or the decisions of courts. Only days after the Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. County of Board Supervisors agreed to put a half-percent sales-tax hike on the November ballot, it became clear that the supervisors made a crucial mistake. Budget fiasco After months of grandstanding, partisanship par·ti·san 1 n. 1. A fervent, sometimes militant supporter or proponent of a party, cause, faction, person, or idea. 2. , arm-twisting and name- calling, California's political leaders have once again cut a backroom back·room n. or back room 1. A room located at the rear. 2. The meeting place used by an inconspicuous controlling group. adj. 1. budget deal that fails to come to grips with the state's problems. Deal of the century Before you pin a medal on SEIU-represented city employees who have agreed to forgo a pay raise this year, bear in mind that they've been given a sweet deal in exchange for their small sacrifice - job security for life. Kerry scores The presidential race is now officially under way, and Sen. John Kerry  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. has made a solid first move. The American public can only gain if
the serious, civil tone he's set continues through November.
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