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To: lowbridge

They are criminalizing politics.

If the governor is wrong, a judge can order the money reinstated. Or the legislature can demand it. A felony prosecution yet another abuse of power.


5 posted on 08/17/2014 10:35:46 AM PDT by marron
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To: marron
If the governor is wrong, a judge can order the money reinstated.

I'm disappointed in Perry here, because he is wrong. It is not up to Perry to try to force the resignation of an elected official. That up to the voters, or up to a legislative body (impeachment).

But you are absolutely correct. A possibly unconstitutional veto should not be seen as a criminal offense. It is just something that needs to be looked at by a judge.

If this indictment is allowed to stand, it will set a very dangerous precedent.

And if Perry's veto is allowed to stand, that also would set a very dangerous precedent.

13 posted on 08/17/2014 10:46:04 AM PDT by Leaning Right (Why am I holding this lantern? I am looking for the next Reagan.)
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