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In reply to the discussion: Texas Democratic Party adopts 2012 platform with strong gun-hostile verbage [View all]gejohnston
(17,502 posts)14. a couple of things wrong
While it may be tactically a good idea, it should never be a legal requirement. Giving predators and sociopaths the street does not create a just or civilized society.
Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. summed it up best when he supported SYG in Brown v. United States (256 U.S. 335, 343 (16 May 1921)), "detached reflection cannot be demanded in the presence of an uplifted knife"
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Texas Democratic Party adopts 2012 platform with strong gun-hostile verbage [View all]
derby378
Jun 2012
OP
Don't know about the "terror lists" but see nothing wrong with the rest.
Starboard Tack
Jun 2012
#10
yes, I found all those, too. I guess there is a reason they are being Quiet about this...
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#20
can you post his reply on here? at least the portion that pertains to this issue? thanks.
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#30
mobilize Democratic gun owners in Texas . . .wonder how many more of those there could be if
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#80
could you please post the pertinent section? I can't open the file. thanks.
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#78
oh well. Obama doesn't expect to carry Texas anyway and I guess the local Dems are happy leaving
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#83