Mr. Ed
Be what you is not what you what you ain’t
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- Central NY
Point takenAnd that is what Christians face.![]()
Point takenAnd that is what Christians face.![]()
Thank you. That is a compliment.Oh come on now, everyone is entitled to their opinion yours just happens to be obsessive.
On a positive note you can say the same about my posts.
We are not terribly different you and IThank you. That is a compliment.![]()
Your beliefs are set in stone same as mine. You are unwilling to question your beliefs out of fear and/or abandonment. You see what you want to see blindly through faith which is at best imaginary but you don’t see it that way.We are not terribly different you and I
Yes, and sadly many of the rich can hire lobbyists to push through laws that benefit them. It obviously works, or lobbyists wouldn't still exist.
We're doomed.In 2024 There were 13,007 active lobbyists in the US according to Statista 2025.
Ha ha. I'm taking the fifth.because we will all cheat given half the chance - hand on heart how many would be good ones have never cheated in their entire life??
I had a friend that I played golf with occasionally. One day he hit a long drive that had a nasty hook to the left. Unfortunately, there was a road that bordered the golf course, and a woman was walking on that road. The ball hit her in the head and knocked her to the ground. He did the right thing and went to help her, but he was terrified for the next few months that he could end up losing his house and life savings.
She never sued him, but she certainly could have. She had every right to be on that public road, and he did inflict bodily harm. He was extremely careful after that to watch for pedestrians. I have been hit on the golf course by wayward balls, and I guess it's just a risk you take by being there. But since there are no warning signs on the road, I would think a person would have legal protection.
I think some states probably have strict laws if your dog bites someone (Which could leave a scar for life), and in other states, you must prove negligence. If you knew your dog was dangerous, and it can be proven, then you can be held liable for criminal penalties. In other states, it doesn't matter. If your dog bites someone, even if it's the first time, the damage to the victim is done.
True. I've also noticed that cities tend to be more liberal, and country folks tend to be more conservative. I don't know the reason, but I wouldn't be surprised to learn that the bigger cities in Texas may be more left leaning. If I were to guess, maybe it's because those living in the country have different values and needs than those living in the cities. IDK.I've always thought this was the strength of the States. You get to live somewhere that at least has a general agreement on likes and dislikes (laws or not). For example, if you're a raging leftie, you could probably make a better life choice by not moving to Texas.![]()
Crowding is considered to be stressful to health and well-being across different cultures and aspects of life in low-, middle- and high-income countries. Several studies have reported a direct association between crowding and adverse health outcomes, such as infectious disease and mental health problems. In addition, researchers have connected crowding to poor educational attainment.
No state prohibits deadly force, it's just that the factors are analyzed as to WHY it was used.There is also every state's view on what is legal, and you could go to jail or prison for. Over half the states have adopted a "Stand your ground" law where if you feel you are in imminent danger or threatened, you can use deadly force. In other states, that could land you in prison.
Then there are differences between state laws on gay marriage.
I had a case where a hunter shot a man and claimed he thought it was a deer he had been tracking. His defense attorney called it “Mistake of Fact.” We had to investigate the background of the shooter to find out if he had any connection to the deceased hunter. We also checked to make sure there was no hanky panky going on with the deceased hunter’s wife.While "Mistake of law" can be a questionable defense, "Mistake of fact" is more arguable.
That was my point. In many states, they have a "Duty to retreat" law, which means you can be held accountable if you don't attempt to retreat before using deadly force, while in "Stand your ground" states, you are not obligated to attempt a retreat first before using deadly force.No state prohibits deadly force, it's just that the factors are analyzed as to WHY it was used.
From what I've read, no states can ban gay marriage anymore, but it's my understanding that some states still have "religious freedom" laws that can protect businesses from refusing services, such as bakeries, florists, photographers, venue rentals, custom printing, apparel, and that sort of thing. They have just enacted laws to skirt around the national law.None that prohibit it, just laws dealing the same as with any other solemnization, such as age, maybe first cousins can not marry, etc.
Ironic, isn't it? If the current laws were enforced, half the new ones wouldn't be needed.the reality is too rules/ laws many contradict each other and enforcement for all seems to diminish with each "new" addition of more laws.
Bingo. We've long reached a saturation point where keeping up with the old rules is a function in and of itself. Apparently, the politicians and bureaucrats have long forgotten about efficiency.Ironic, isn't it? If the current laws were enforced, half the new ones wouldn't be needed.
True, but the duty to retreat doctrine can be quite subjective in the elements, which could cause problems for the prosecution. If one can not retreat, even in such a state, the doctrine is moot. The prosecution may argue the person was physically able to do so, therefore the burden is on them to prove that element.That was my point. In many states, they have a "Duty to retreat" law, which means you can be held accountable if you don't attempt to retreat before using deadly force, while in "Stand your ground" states, you are not obligated to attempt a retreat first before using deadly force.