The commissioner argued that recent murders were the work of desperate mobsmen, who had been either killed off, or dispersed.

The commissioners argue that regulating the docking pilots would help to ensure safety and security.

In the debate over the ban, a lone commissioner, Thomas Starr, argued against it.

Another commissioner argued: "You've got to sell it.

The commissioners who supported the amendment argued that it would protect churches and other groups from inadvertently running afoul of the law.

Some commissioners argued that such a move would give local governments a chance to evaluate the impact of their gambling operations before adding more.

The commissioner would argue that such an amendment breached his rights and therefore was not valid.

But the three commissioners have also argued sensibly in their own defense.

The commissioner argues, in fact, that his meetings are good for morale.

Some commissioners argue for letting the system take effect even in its flawed and legally vulnerable state.