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WePurrsevere

(24,259 posts)
6. Oh for fox sake...
Mon Oct 28, 2019, 05:05 AM
Oct 2019

You don't propose a law that's clearly unconstitutional, just because a constituent requested that you do so. You simply tell your constituent that you can't because it would against the 1st Amendment.

If a constituent wanted you to propose a law that made it mandatory for MA politicians to jump off a high bridge mid January would you do that too? Geesh

Rep. Daniel Hunt, a Democrat from Dorchester, told The Washington Post he crafted the bill after getting a request from a constituent. He says he’s not trying to crack down on free speech. He simply wants to encourage civil discourse.

It’s important whether you agree or disagree with the legislation being proposed that you honor the duty to represent your constituents and have their voices heard,” Hunt said in an interview with the Post.


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Which b-word? Bastard? Bitch? Bunny? nt tblue37 Oct 2019 #1
I could tell you, but then I would in all good conscience have to surrender myself to the authority. Midnight Writer Oct 2019 #3
No. Bolton. 3Hotdogs Oct 2019 #8
Huh, should bring in a hefty revenue. 2naSalit Oct 2019 #2
Never happen. mahina Oct 2019 #4
That's the Irish influence ! OnDoutside Oct 2019 #5
Oh for fox sake... WePurrsevere Oct 2019 #6
Stupid mindem Oct 2019 #7
Fuck that PJMcK Oct 2019 #9
That bill is DOA and everyone here knows it. TheCowsCameHome Oct 2019 #10
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