Wednesday, 05 October 2011
Warning: This party may be hazardous to your liberty
Fixed it for you:
Naming names: New York state senators Jeff Klein, Diane Savino, David Carlucci and David Valesky.
What they said:
"Privilege... granted... on a conditional basis†= "So if we dont like what you say, we will shut you up.â€
Seems they not only want to get rid of elections, they want to make sure you don’t do any talking about it, either.
Elsewhere:
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Fixed it for you:
Naming names: New York state senators Jeff Klein, Diane Savino, David Carlucci and David Valesky.
What they said:
Proponents of a more refined First Amendment argue that this freedom should be treated not as a right but as a privilege — a special entitlement granted by the state on a conditional basis that can be revoked if it is ever abused or maltreated."More refined†= "You rubes who read all that ‘shall pass no law’ stuff as absolute are way too unsophisticated for our modern, complicated world.â€
"Privilege... granted... on a conditional basis†= "So if we dont like what you say, we will shut you up.â€
Seems they not only want to get rid of elections, they want to make sure you don’t do any talking about it, either.
Elsewhere:
Volokh Conspiracy: Four New York Democratic Senators: "Proponents of a More Refined First Amendment Argue That This Freedom Should Be Treated Not as a Right But as a Privilegeâ€
TechDirt: NY State Senators Say We’ve Got Too Much Free Speech; Introduce Bill To Fix That
TechDirt: NY State Senators Say We’ve Got Too Much Free Speech; Introduce Bill To Fix That
(Hey, how about we introduce a bill to "fix†some NY State Senators?)
Related:
The Blaze: Separation of Powers Not: "Take Away His Vote†— Dem Congresswoman Wants to Nullify Justice Thomas’ Rulings With "Retroactive Recusal†(via Protein Wisdom)
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The state does not grant rights. The state acknowledges (by virtue of being denied the ability to abridge) rights which pre-exist and preempt the state. (Or which were given us by $DEITY, if you roll that way...I do, but not everybody does.)
What these people want is to play God. Which should disqualify them from holding any public office for life.
Posted by: Nathan at 10/06/11 13:44:28 (cBrDo)
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