" Supporters of meritocracies do not necessarily agree on the nature of " merit ", however they tend to agree that " merit " itself should be a primary consideration during evaluation.

Supporters of the law, however, believed that the requirement that the private capital be directly invested in the new joint ventures significantly reduced the room for corruption and would bring about the development of these " strategic " resources in the absence of any possibility of Bolivia alone funding their development, that the fiscal obligations of the new companies would greatly increase the funds available for human and social, as well as infrastructure development, and that the dividend payouts for the Bolivian people went to create a universal, annual old-age benefit, the BONOSOL, which though small would have an immense impact on the rural elderly, the most marginalized sector of Bolivia's indigenous population

Supporters, however, argued that this was not the case since the proposal explained in several locations ( pages 11, 14, 24, 25 ) that there should be no extension to the existing scope of patentability for computer programs and that pure business methods implemented in software would not be patentable.

Supporters of Burnside see him as a potential future leader of the Ulster Unionist Party ; however, he declined to contest the 2005 leadership election.

Supporters of Kean in the Bush administration and elsewhere, however, countered that Kean's work since 1990 as a board member of the National Endowment for Democracy, the post-Castro Cuba Commission and his foreign policy and national security commentary and analysis following his Governorship established adequate national security and foreign policy credentials for him to assume such a critically important assignment.

Supporters however point out her fluid coordination, speed and versatile mobility as being above excellent for someone of her stature and build.

Supporters of the Liberals denied that Reform had won a mandate to rule, however, pointing out that the country quota ( a system in which rural electorates were smaller than urban ones, meaning that rural areas were slightly over-represented in Parliament ) worked to " inflate " Reform's vote.

Supporters, however, asserted that nothing in the Qur ' an, the Muslim holy scripture, prevents a woman from leading mixed-gender prayers, and that restrictions are based on outmoded cultural and patriarchal notions.

Supporters, however, say the politics disadvantages are " real world " and provide education on how bills are passed and politics in general.

Supporters, however, suggest that his wide participation in Puerto Rico's religious life, community activities, and continued contact with students in schools and universities, as well as his weekly radio programs in Spanish and English over the years ( his WOSO Radio Speakout program ran for more than nine years ) has kept him accessible and in contact with ordinary people's concerns.

Supporters of bus regulation however, argue that de-regulation is more cost effective.

Supporters of a West African origin point to the greater diversity of okra in that region ; however, confusion between okra and A. caillei ( West African okra ) casts doubt on those analyses.

Supporters of Sukarno's legacy, however, believe that this tenet was meant to unify Indonesia's population, who have diverse faiths and beliefs.

Supporters of IRV have claimed that IRV can save money in reduced costs, but this has not always been the case.

Supporters also argued that SDI could trigger a new arms race, forcing the USSR to spend an increasing proportion of GDP on defense — something which has been claimed to have been an indirect cause of the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union.

Supporters claimed it would bring back voter choice ; opponents said it would exclude third parties and independents from general election ballots, could result in Democrat or Republican-only races in certain districts, and would in fact reduce voter choice.

Supporters of The Leninist who had rejoined the CPGB in the early 1980s declared their intention to reforge the Party, and held an emergency conference at which they claimed the name of the party.

Supporters of the five defendants again claimed their confessions had been coerced.

Supporters of the pact claimed that it provided the basis of a democratic coexistence which would hold for the next 40 years, laying the foundations for principles such as free and transparent elections, respect for electoral results, the conformation of checks and balances for the branches of the government, with representation of independent political forces, and the application by those governments of a Common Minimum Program that guaranteed the democratic viability and the development of the country with the due internal consensus.

Supporters claimed his tremendous size and surprising athleticism would allow him to dominate the league.

Supporters claimed it was fair given the public funding of Catholic schools, while opponents were concerned about a potential diversion of resources and students from the public system.

Supporters claimed it would bring back voter choice across party lines and allow independent voters to participate in the primary ; opponents said it would exclude third parties and independent candidates from general election ballots, and would in fact reduce general election voter choice.

Supporters of the film claimed that these criticisms were simply partisan bias, and were an attempt to censor a film because it did not always portray the former president in a positive light.

Supporters of the bill claimed that this veto showed Ehrlich, whose official biography describes him as " unapologetically pro-business ," had sided with " big corporate interests rather than Maryland's working families.

Supporters of this change claimed that it would reduce student loan interest rates.

Supporters of Indira Gandhi claimed to be the real Congress party, adopting the name Indian National Congress ( R )-where " R " stood for " Requisition.

Supporters of the law claimed the fingerprinting requirement would stop previous offenders from coming to Maine to work in the schools, and if Maine did not have this requirement, it would send a message to previous offenders that they could work in Maine without fear of being identified as a child abuser.

Supporters of the scheme claimed that it would bring in valuable tourist income, whilst opponents argued that such a development was unsuitable for a protected area.

Supporters of Duncan have later claimed that the verdict was not " guilty " but the Scottish verdict of " not proven ", based on their interpretation that the conviction was for affray alone.

Supporters claimed that there was an overall positive benefit from the trade agreements, especially given Thailand's historical reliance on exports.

Supporters argue that this type of question on tests is that it gives a better indication of the competence and intelligence of the test taker than other more standardized responses, which are claimed to often only measure test-taking ability.

Supporters claimed that 750, 000 people gathered on the National Mall.

Supporters of the event also claimed 150, 000 to 200, 000 people across the country held sympathy marches.

Supporters claimed Paterson had the right to appoint statewide officials, and opponents agreed with Cuomo's interpretation that the right to appoint officials did not include the office of lieutenant governor.

Supporters of the managers claimed that Chelsea Market was private, and thus management had a right to exclude the painting, while supporters of Savido " into the degree to which the Chelsea Market walkways are legally definable as ' public space ,' and, as such, fully protected by the First Amendment.

Supporters of Arafat claimed fairness, citing Nelson Mandela, who had never renounced political violence, and had been a founder member of Umkhonto we Sizwe.

Supporters claimed that it was inoffensive and a source of pride and reverence to the Native American heritage of Illinois Past Sioux elder, Frank Fools Crow, made and sold an authentic ceremonial costume and headdress to the university ; recently, the Oglala Sioux tribe demanded the costume and headdress back from the university, though this move was opposed by one of Fools Crow's descendants.

Supporters kept the club going with a fundraiser at the Sistine Theatre and bankruptcy was avoided with the election of a new club president Franco Evangelisti.

Supporters of Lancaster's founder, John Prescott ( 1604 – 1681 ), wished to name the new settlement Prescottville, but the Massachusetts General Court considered such a request from a common freeman presumptuous, given that at that time, not even a governor had held the honor of naming a town after himself.

Supporters argue that the facility will bring a much-needed economic boost to the Union County area, and would create over 4, 500 new construction jobs and employ 1, 800 full-time workers once completed.

Supporters of Anglo-Saxonism and 100 percent Americanism, such as Milton Gordon and Henry Pratt Fairchild believed in the cultural superiority of white Anglo-Americans to non-whites and the new immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe, and perceived acculturation and intermarriage with Southern and Eastern European immigrants as a threat to Anglo-Americans.

Supporters of Measure 5 were upset because a rise in real estate valuations, caused by an economic boom and the continued influx of new homeowners in the bounded Portland metropolitan area, caused a rapid rise in taxes, threatening to force residents on fixed or low incomes to move.

Supporters of USC and the media in general criticized the fact that polls were not weighted more heavily than computer rankings and this criticism led to the new algorithm.

Supporters of realism in international relations and others responded by raising many new objections.

Supporters of ESL programs claim they play an important role in the formation of peer networks and adjustment to school and society in their new homes.

However, it was opposed by fans, over 85 % of whom in a match day poll conducted by the Amalgamation of Northern Ireland Supporters ' Clubs (" AONISC ") preferred to stay at a smaller new or redeveloped ground in the city of Belfast.

Supporters were angered, sanctions were threatened by the Football League, and a rival consortium headed by ex-player Mel Nurse sought to buy out the new owners.

Supporters of the club then established a new club, AFC Telford United.

The new format was assembled so that the weakest seed to qualify out of the wild-card rounds had to play the Supporters ' Shield winner.

Supporters ' groups have fought against the club moving to a new stadium twice.

He was invited to sing by the new Wrexham FC Supporters Group named ' Yma O Hyd ' named after his song.

Supporters argued that proper leadership training eliminated the need for a separate rank within the pay grade ; moreover, the rank created disparity between individuals earning the same pay and benefits and, often, performing the same duties, since often there were no additional junior airmen in a given duty section for a new buck sergeant to supervise.

Supporters claim that these changes may actually be beneficial to society, by making writing and learning new languages more accessible to the general public.

Supporters of such legislation reportedly hope their efforts will cause the issue of birthright citizenship for U. S .- born children of illegal aliens to reach the Supreme Court, possibly resulting in a new decision narrowing or overruling Wong Kim Ark.

Current stadium consists of four separate stands and has recently been expanded ( as of 2007 ), with major redevelopment on West Stand ( new hospitality boxes, increased capacity, supporting pillars removed ), including alterations on the North Stand ( River Side – Away Supporters ) and South Stand ( Railway Side – Home Supporters, Family Zone ), as to extra tiers added all of which have been covered.

Supporters of the old court won control of the legislature and abolished the new court in 1826.

Supporters mobilised shareholders to defeat the proposal and oust the then board, a prescient move as it turned out given Airdrie's struggle to maintain the costs of running their new ground and subsequent liquidation.