Current Events > 4 Senators voted no to the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act

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1NfamousACE_2 02/26/20 8:49:08 PM #1:	The vote was 410-4. The no's were Republicans Thomas Massie (Kentucky) Ted Yoho (Florida) Louie Gohmert (Texas) and Independent Justin Amash (Michigan) 4 people opposed making lynching a federal crime. --- Brady will never receive a HOF vote. He has been blackballed for cheating. - DeadCellReborn <cite>1NfamousACE_2 posted [p:934924085] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>The vote was 410-4. The no's were Republicans Thomas Massie (Kentucky) Ted Yoho (Florida) Louie Gohmert (Texas) and Independent Justin Amash (Michigan) 4 people opposed making lynching a federal crime. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AFrench2 02/26/20 8:49:53 PM #2:	For fuck sake, is Louie Gohmert STILL in Congress? God he makes me sad to be a Texan.. --- Ohh boy <cite>AFrench2 posted [p:934924121] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>For fuck sake, is Louie Gohmert STILL in Congress? God he makes me sad to be a Texan.. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MachineJaipur 02/26/20 8:50:03 PM #3:	they probably gave some petty bullshit devil's advocate argument of "We shouldn't restrict people's freedom of expression/speech" or some bullshit <cite>MachineJaipur posted [p:934924129] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>they probably gave some petty bullshit devil's advocate argument of "We shouldn't restrict people's freedom of expression/speech" or some bullshit </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jeff AKA Snoopy 02/26/20 8:50:19 PM #4:	Is it possible they supported the idea but not the law as it was written? ... they are mostly Republican... >_> --- https://imgur.com/GWG5c3r <cite>Jeff AKA Snoopy posted [p:934924141] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>Is it possible they supported the idea but not the law as it was written? ... they are mostly Republican... >_> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smashingpmkns 02/26/20 8:50:49 PM #5:	Pieces of shit --- Clean Butt Crew <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:934924154] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>Pieces of shit</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AlisLandale 02/26/20 8:52:27 PM #6:	Is it not already? whats the difference between lynching and murder, in this context? --- It ok Hameru. Rabu. <cite>AlisLandale posted [p:934924223] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>Is it not already? whats the difference between lynching and murder, in this context? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Odoylerules 02/26/20 8:53:20 PM #7:	Smashingpmkns posted... Pieces of shit <cite>Odoylerules posted [p:934924255] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>Smashingpmkns posted...</cite> <quote>Pieces of shit</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 02/26/20 8:54:35 PM #8:	How the hell is a senate vote 410-4? <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:934924308] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>How the hell is a senate vote 410-4? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
1NfamousACE_2 02/26/20 8:55:31 PM #9:	Questionmarktarius posted... How the hell is a senate vote 410-4? Shit...I fucked up I meant Representatives --- Brady will never receive a HOF vote. He has been blackballed for cheating. - DeadCellReborn <cite>1NfamousACE_2 posted [p:934924334] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite> <quote>How the hell is a senate vote 410-4?</quote> Shit...I fucked up I meant Representatives </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The_Ivory_Man 02/26/20 8:56:19 PM #11:	AlisLandale posted... Is it not already? whats the difference between lynching and murder, in this context? This would make it above a murder now, which is handled by the state. Frankly I don't exactly get the purpose of it. --- "Just because someone is killed doesn't mean they died" - Shojikan <cite>The_Ivory_Man posted [p:934924369] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>AlisLandale posted... </cite> <quote>Is it not already? whats the difference between lynching and murder, in this context?</quote> This would make it above a murder now, which is handled by the state. Frankly I don't exactly get the purpose of it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BLAKUboy 02/26/20 8:56:30 PM #12:	Jeff AKA Snoopy posted... Is it possible they supported the idea but not the law as it was written? ... they are mostly Republican... >_> No, more than likely their "defense" is the classic "WHY DO THEY NEED SPECIAL RIGHTS!!!" --- Aeris dies if she takes more damage than her current HP - Panthera https://signavatar.com/26999_s.png <cite>BLAKUboy posted [p:934924379] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>Jeff AKA Snoopy posted... </cite> <quote>Is it possible they supported the idea but not the law as it was written? ... they are mostly Republican... >_></quote>No, more than likely their "defense" is the classic "WHY DO THEY NEED SPECIAL RIGHTS!!!" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bishop9800 02/26/20 8:56:50 PM #13:	1NfamousACE_2 posted... The no's were Republicans Thomas Massie (Kentucky) Ted Yoho (Florida) Louie Gohmert (Texas) and Independent Justin Amash (Michigan) 4 people opposed making lynching a federal crime. Seeing what states they are representing, it doesn't surprise me... --- There are enough attention whores on CE as it is. <cite>Bishop9800 posted [p:934924400] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>1NfamousACE_2 posted... </cite> <quote>The no's were Republicans Thomas Massie (Kentucky) Ted Yoho (Florida) Louie Gohmert (Texas) and Independent Justin Amash (Michigan) 4 people opposed making lynching a federal crime.</quote> Seeing what states they are representing, it doesn't surprise me... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 02/26/20 8:57:09 PM #14:	1NfamousACE_2 posted... Shit...I fucked up I meant Representatives So... who were the 21 representatives who didn't bother. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:934924411] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>1NfamousACE_2 posted... </cite> <quote>Shit...I fucked up I meant Representatives</quote>So... who were the 21 representatives who didn't bother. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
1NfamousACE_2 02/26/20 8:57:44 PM #15:	Questionmarktarius posted... So... who were the 21 representatives who didn't bother. Haven't been said yet --- Brady will never receive a HOF vote. He has been blackballed for cheating. - DeadCellReborn <cite>1NfamousACE_2 posted [p:934924438] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite> <quote>So... who were the 21 representatives who didn't bother.</quote> Haven't been said yet </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EbonTitanium 02/26/20 9:01:15 PM #16:	Massie has always been a pos. --- I don't know which is worse: fanboys or elitist. <cite>EbonTitanium posted [p:934924601] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>Massie has always been a pos. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NeoShadowhen 02/26/20 9:03:02 PM #17:	AlisLandale posted... Is it not already? whats the difference between lynching and murder, in this context? It makes lynching a federal crime. I imagine most people are just yeah, sure why not. Bishop9800 posted... Seeing what states they are representing, it doesn't surprise me... Texas is wildly independent so it doesnt surprise me they wouldnt want anything to become federal. The others are probably on a states rights kick. <cite>NeoShadowhen posted [p:934924673] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>AlisLandale posted... </cite> <quote>Is it not already? whats the difference between lynching and murder, in this context?</quote> It makes lynching a federal crime. I imagine most people are just yeah, sure why not. Bishop9800 posted... </cite> <quote>Seeing what states they are representing, it doesn't surprise me...</quote> Texas is wildly independent so it doesnt surprise me they wouldnt want anything to become federal. The others are probably on a states rights kick. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AlisLandale 02/26/20 9:05:16 PM #18:	NeoShadowhen posted... It makes lynching a federal crime. I imagine most people are just yeah, sure why not. Yeah, I have no problem with the bill. Was just curious. --- It ok Hameru. Rabu. <cite>AlisLandale posted [p:934924756] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>NeoShadowhen posted... </cite> <quote>It makes lynching a federal crime. I imagine most people are just yeah, sure why not.</quote> Yeah, I have no problem with the bill. Was just curious. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Crazyman93 02/26/20 9:07:08 PM #19:	AlisLandale posted... Is it not already? whats the difference between lynching and murder, in this context? Lynching is either a result of mob justice, or else a hate crime. It is almost always by hanging as well. So, it's a specific kind of murder, like matricide is. --- let's lubricate friction material! ~nickels, Cars & Trucks <cite>Crazyman93 posted [p:934924812] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>AlisLandale posted...</cite> <quote>Is it not already? whats the difference between lynching and murder, in this context? </quote> Lynching is either a result of mob justice, or else a hate crime. It is almost always by hanging as well. So, it's a specific kind of murder, like matricide is.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lebronwon 02/26/20 9:08:47 PM #20:	Did the Bill have a lot of pork or something? Bills like this are great for that because you get to add whatever you want to it and if people vote against it you can use it against them. --- Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5, not 6, not 7 <cite>Lebronwon posted [p:934924871] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>Did the Bill have a lot of pork or something? Bills like this are great for that because you get to add whatever you want to it and if people vote against it you can use it against them. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Crazyman93 02/26/20 9:09:59 PM #21:	Questionmarktarius posted... So... who were the 21 representatives who didn't bother. For what it's worth, when they talk about fillibusters, what they really mean is establishing a quorum, that is to say, make sure everyone is there to vote, this is apparently virtually impossible since most representatives are running around doing other things like subcommitties, so the 21 who didn't vote were probably not even in the room for one reason or another. --- let's lubricate friction material! ~nickels, Cars & Trucks <cite>Crazyman93 posted [p:934924917] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote> So... who were the 21 representatives who didn't bother. </quote> For what it's worth, when they talk about fillibusters, what they really mean is establishing a quorum, that is to say, make sure everyone is there to vote, this is apparently virtually impossible since most representatives are running around doing other things like subcommitties, so the 21 who didn't vote were probably not even in the room for one reason or another.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TiamatNM 02/26/20 9:12:50 PM #22:	NeoShadowhen posted... It makes lynching a federal crime. I imagine most people are just yeah, sure why not. Why bother though? Just to stack more laws on the books? <cite>TiamatNM posted [p:934925025] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>NeoShadowhen posted... </cite> <quote>It makes lynching a federal crime. I imagine most people are just yeah, sure why not.</quote> Why bother though? Just to stack more laws on the books? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 02/26/20 9:13:20 PM #23:	NeoShadowhen posted... It makes lynching a federal crime. I imagine most people are just yeah, sure why not. The text of the law creates punishment for conspiracy to violate civil rights. Text of bill: (page 7 line 12 is where the actual law part starts) https://docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/20200224/BILLS-116hr35-SUSv2.pdf Referenced parts of USC: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/part-I/chapter-13 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/3631 <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:934925040] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>NeoShadowhen posted... </cite> <quote>It makes lynching a federal crime. I imagine most people are just yeah, sure why not.</quote>The text of the law creates punishment for conspiracy to violate civil rights. Text of bill: (page 7 line 12 is where the actual law part starts) https://docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/20200224/BILLS-116hr35-SUSv2.pdf Referenced parts of USC: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/part-I/chapter-13 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/3631 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Crazyman93 02/26/20 9:15:53 PM #24:	TiamatNM posted... Why bother though? Just to stack more laws on the books? Honestly, "why bother" is a good question, on the basis that if you do it just because the victim was black or hispanic, or gay or whatever, it's a hate crime and I'm 80% sure that those already fall under federal jurisdiction. --- let's lubricate friction material! ~nickels, Cars & Trucks <cite>Crazyman93 posted [p:934925147] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>TiamatNM posted...</cite> <quote> Why bother though? Just to stack more laws on the books? </quote> Honestly, "why bother" is a good question, on the basis that if you do it just because the victim was black or hispanic, or gay or whatever, it's a hate crime and I'm 80% sure that those already fall under federal jurisdiction.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarthDemented 02/26/20 9:19:44 PM #25:	They probably voted no because they couldn't get any money out of it. --- boobies... <cite>DarthDemented posted [p:934925310] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>They probably voted no because they couldn't get any money out of it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
1NfamousACE_2 02/26/20 9:21:43 PM #26:	Yoho tells @mkraju just now that he opposed it because he believes its an overreach of the federal government and would infringe on states' rights. --- Brady will never receive a HOF vote. He has been blackballed for cheating. - DeadCellReborn <cite>1NfamousACE_2 posted [p:934925392] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>Yoho tells @mkraju just now that he opposed it because he believes its an overreach of the federal government and would infringe on states' rights. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AlisLandale 02/26/20 9:25:26 PM #27:	Crazyman93 posted... Honestly, "why bother" is a good question, on the basis that if you do it just because the victim was black or hispanic, or gay or whatever, it's a hate crime and I'm 80% sure that those already fall under federal jurisdiction. After looking it up, it seems a strong motivating factor is as a symbolic gesture. there have been attempts to make lynching a federal crime since 1900. In which case, I certainly have no problem with it. In a best case scenario, it gives the federal government jurisdiction if local governments wont act, and in a worst case scenario, nothing changes and some racists get pissed off. --- It ok Hameru. Rabu. <cite>AlisLandale posted [p:934925539] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>Crazyman93 posted... </cite> <quote>Honestly, "why bother" is a good question, on the basis that if you do it just because the victim was black or hispanic, or gay or whatever, it's a hate crime and I'm 80% sure that those already fall under federal jurisdiction.</quote> After looking it up, it seems a strong motivating factor is as a symbolic gesture. there have been attempts to make lynching a federal crime since 1900. In which case, I certainly have no problem with it. In a best case scenario, it gives the federal government jurisdiction if local governments wont act, and in a worst case scenario, nothing changes and some racists get pissed off. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IShall_Run_Amok 02/26/20 9:26:53 PM #28:	The appropriate response to this is not a felony. ~~The appropriate response is protesting.~~ --- Everyone gangsta until country roads starts playing. <cite>IShall_Run_Amok posted [p:934925577] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>The appropriate response to this is not a felony. The appropriate response is protesting. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 02/26/20 9:28:29 PM #29:	AlisLandale posted... In which case, I certainly have no problem with it. In a best case scenario, it gives the federal government jurisdiction if local governments wont act, and in a worst case scenario, nothing changes and some racists get pissed off. The text of the bill essentially bans the KKK, and probably also the various "Storm" something or others. Let's go watch south freak out. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:934925626] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>AlisLandale posted... </cite> <quote>In which case, I certainly have no problem with it. In a best case scenario, it gives the federal government jurisdiction if local governments wont act, and in a worst case scenario, nothing changes and some racists get pissed off.</quote>The text of the bill essentially bans the KKK, and probably also the various "Storm" something or others. Let's go watch south freak out. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 02/26/20 9:29:25 PM #30:	The_Ivory_Man posted... This would make it above a murder now, which is handled by the state. Frankly I don't exactly get the purpose of it. It simply criminalizes lynching at the federal level. The law is desirable because some states historically weren't exactly eager to pass or enforce anti-lynching legislation and those states may weaken or simply not enforce anti-lynching laws in the future. --- It's not about the size of the dog in the fight, it's about the size of the fight in the dog. <cite>brestugo posted [p:934925666] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>The_Ivory_Man posted... </cite> <quote>This would make it above a murder now, which is handled by the state. Frankly I don't exactly get the purpose of it.</quote>It simply criminalizes lynching at the federal level. The law is desirable because some states historically weren't exactly eager to pass or enforce anti-lynching legislation and those states may weaken or simply not enforce anti-lynching laws in the future. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 02/26/20 9:31:49 PM #31:	AlisLandale posted... After looking it up, it seems a strong motivating factor is as a symbolic gesture. there have been attempts to make lynching a federal crime since 1900. At least 240 attempts to criminalize lynching federally since 1918. --- It's not about the size of the dog in the fight, it's about the size of the fight in the dog. <cite>brestugo posted [p:934925764] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>AlisLandale posted... </cite> <quote>After looking it up, it seems a strong motivating factor is as a symbolic gesture. there have been attempts to make lynching a federal crime since 1900. </quote> At least 240 attempts to criminalize lynching federally since 1918. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jumi 02/26/20 9:32:05 PM #32:	Always a Kentucky politician embarassing us Kentuckians. --- XBL Gamertag: Rob Thorsman Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/robertvsilvers <cite>jumi posted [p:934925784] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>Always a Kentucky politician embarassing us Kentuckians. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
realnifty1 02/26/20 9:39:17 PM #33:	About 100 yeas too late, but it also doesn't exactly do what you might think if I'm reading it right. So lynching as we most understand it already falls under the statute being amended here as it would qualify as a Hate Crime. The added section labeled as lynching defines itself as conspiracy to violate Civil Rights, commit a hate crime, or infringe on religious beliefs. Ultimately I end with mixed feelings on this as conspiracy to violate Civil Rights could see an awfully broad application. <cite>realnifty1 posted [p:934926064] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>About 100 yeas too late, but it also doesn't exactly do what you might think if I'm reading it right. So lynching as we most understand it already falls under the statute being amended here as it would qualify as a Hate Crime. The added section labeled as lynching defines itself as conspiracy to violate Civil Rights, commit a hate crime, or infringe on religious beliefs. Ultimately I end with mixed feelings on this as conspiracy to violate Civil Rights could see an awfully broad application. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 02/26/20 9:39:48 PM #34:	brestugo posted... It simply criminalizes lynching at the federal level. Read it. It "simply" makes conspiracy to commit a civil rights offense equally punishable as actually committing a civil rights offense. SEC. 3. LYNCHING. (a) OFFENSE.Chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 250. Lynching Whoever conspires with another person to violate section 245, 247, or 249 of this title or section 901 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3631) shall be punished in the same manner as a completed violation of such section, except that if the maximum term of imprisonment for such completed violation is less than 10 years, the person may be imprisoned for not more than 10 years.. (b) TABLE OF SECTIONS AMENDMENT.The table of sections for chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 249 the following: 250. Lynching.. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:934926081] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>brestugo posted... </cite> <quote>It simply criminalizes lynching at the federal level.</quote>Read it. It "simply" makes conspiracy to commit a civil rights offense equally punishable as actually committing a civil rights offense. <quote>SEC. 3. LYNCHING. (a) OFFENSE.Chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 250. Lynching Whoever conspires with another person to violate section 245, 247, or 249 of this title or section 901 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3631) shall be punished in the same manner as a completed violation of such section, except that if the maximum term of imprisonment for such completed violation is less than 10 years, the person may be imprisoned for not more than 10 years.. (b) TABLE OF SECTIONS AMENDMENT.The table of sections for chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 249 the following: 250. Lynching..</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 02/26/20 9:44:43 PM #35:	Questionmarktarius posted... Read it. It "simply" makes conspiracy to commit a civil rights offense equally punishable as actually committing a civil rights offense. No problem. Manson is a murderer not because he personally killed anyone but because he conspired with others to kill. It's an old precedent. --- It's not about the size of the dog in the fight, it's about the size of the fight in the dog. <cite>brestugo posted [p:934926306] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite> <quote>Read it. It "simply" makes conspiracy to commit a civil rights offense equally punishable as actually committing a civil rights offense.</quote> No problem. Manson is a murderer not because he personally killed anyone but because he conspired with others to kill. It's an old precedent. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
antfair 02/26/20 9:45:51 PM #36:	Congressmen, not senators --- What is this, a fair for ants? <cite>antfair posted [p:934926353] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>Congressmen, not senators </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 02/26/20 9:47:39 PM #37:	brestugo posted... No problem. Manson is a murderer not because he personally killed anyone but because he conspired with others to do kill. It's an old precedent. Okay, that makes way more sense than whatever my Orwell/Rand paranoia was spinning up. Thanks for that. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:934926432] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>brestugo posted... </cite> <quote>No problem. Manson is a murderer not because he personally killed anyone but because he conspired with others to do kill. It's an old precedent.</quote>Okay, that makes way more sense than whatever my Orwell/Rand paranoia was spinning up. Thanks for that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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1NfamousACE_2 02/26/20 9:56:20 PM #39:	https://twitter.com/justinamash/status/1232845324034695170?s=20 Conspiracy IMO is just as bad as the actual crime, so I believe he's wrong. --- Brady will never receive a HOF vote. He has been blackballed for cheating. - DeadCellReborn <cite>1NfamousACE_2 posted [p:934926747] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>https://twitter.com/justinamash/status/1232845324034695170?s=20 Conspiracy IMO is just as bad as the actual crime, so I believe he's wrong. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Crazyman93 02/26/20 10:26:15 PM #42:	Mr Hangman posted... https://twitter.com/justinamash/status/1232845319664218112 ^Rep. Amash's reasoning for his vote. He's not like other members of Congress, he considers his votes carefully and explains his reasoning for every one. And not wanting to complicate the law by making an extra offense for something already illegal is a good reason to vote against it, this isn't something trivial or facetious. There are literally more criminal offenses on the books than teams of lawyers can even count, let alone the common man know and understand. It's a farce that that's the case and yet we also say "ignorance is not a defense". Literally no one alive can say they have not committed a crime because no one knows what all the crimes are. That's very good reasoning, granted I may be saying this because his logic of "it's already illegal" is in line with my own thinking on the matter. --- let's lubricate friction material! ~nickels, Cars & Trucks <cite>Crazyman93 posted [p:934927916] in 4 Senators... [t:78434172]...</cite> <quote>Mr Hangman posted...</cite> <quote>https://twitter.com/justinamash/status/1232845319664218112 ^Rep. Amash's reasoning for his vote. He's not like other members of Congress, he considers his votes carefully and explains his reasoning for every one. And not wanting to complicate the law by making an extra offense for something already illegal is a good reason to vote against it, this isn't something trivial or facetious. There are literally more criminal offenses on the books than teams of lawyers can even count, let alone the common man know and understand. It's a farce that that's the case and yet we also say "ignorance is not a defense". Literally no one alive can say they have not committed a crime because no one knows what all the crimes are. </quote> That's very good reasoning, granted I may be saying this because his logic of "it's already illegal" is in line with my own thinking on the matter.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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