It draws quick condemnation from commentators, from politicians and from military leaders, with calls for severe punishment including jail, although a dismissal is considered the most likely result.

Mr. Pataki's decision to increase crowding in existing prisons rather than building new ones brought quick condemnation from prison guards and advocates for prisoners' rights.

It also suggests expelling from the United States "activists" who are in this country illegally, a suggestion that brought quick condemnation from civil liberties groups.

His quick and forthright condemnation of the shooting of a doctor who performed abortions in western New York was typical of his pro-choice credentials.

But it drew quick condemnation from other quarters.

The gasoline tax, the largest revenue measure in the package, drew quick condemnation from the American Automobile Association, which called it "reckless public policy in the face of a recession."

The restrictions in Oregon drew quick condemnation from state newspapers last month.

His words drew quick condemnation from many circles, including his own teammates, Atlanta season ticket-holders and companies the Braves do business with.

The choice of the singer drew quick condemnation from the Orthodox religious establishment in Israel.

But the judge in the case questioned the appropriateness of the mayor's quick condemnations.