What's a bit disturbing about the article is that it sounds like it's more a case of "when" rather than "if" he signs the law.
I don't expect that it will stand up to a serious court challenge, but a society shouldn't have to run that way. Court challenges cost a lot in time, money and human investment. Even when it is overturned, a bad law still takes a toll. One has to wonder how many people will be affected by this horrid law before it gets overturned? Which raises another issue...
Somebody with a more solid legal grasp can correct me on this, but if somebody is convicted under a law that is later overturned or rescinded, that conviction still stands does it not? Is that different in a case where the law is ruled unconstitutional?
Except the Supreme Court has upheld Drug Loitering laws, which are virtually the same thing. If you're in a public space a cop can demand to see your ID if he thinks you look out of place. You question him, you're in violation of the law.
I helped fundraise for two initiatives to try to rescind this after helping fundraise for the court challenge. It sucks.
Hi, this is your father-in-law. You're right about it making me feel much safer but to link two of your posts, when I clicked on this link The News-Herald - News - 03/01/2005 - Ohio doesn't need its own Patriot Act at work, "ACCESS DENIED" came up. I was told it was a porn site. Great!
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Date: 2006-01-06 01:38 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2006-01-06 01:48 pm (UTC)^-- I'm not sure I could come up with an intelligent response to this at the moment. I wish more people would oppose our governments.
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Date: 2006-01-06 01:58 pm (UTC)-TG
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Date: 2006-01-06 03:08 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-01-06 02:49 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-01-06 03:05 pm (UTC)I don't expect that it will stand up to a serious court challenge, but a society shouldn't have to run that way. Court challenges cost a lot in time, money and human investment. Even when it is overturned, a bad law still takes a toll. One has to wonder how many people will be affected by this horrid law before it gets overturned? Which raises another issue...
Somebody with a more solid legal grasp can correct me on this, but if somebody is convicted under a law that is later overturned or rescinded, that conviction still stands does it not? Is that different in a case where the law is ruled unconstitutional?
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Date: 2006-01-06 08:59 pm (UTC)I helped fundraise for two initiatives to try to rescind this after helping fundraise for the court challenge. It sucks.
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Date: 2006-01-06 09:00 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-01-06 03:46 pm (UTC)I should move there.
NOT!!
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Date: 2006-01-06 03:48 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-01-06 04:39 pm (UTC)The News-Herald - News - 03/01/2005 - Ohio doesn't need its own Patriot Act
at work, "ACCESS DENIED" came up. I was told it was a porn site. Great!