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>As for the sodomy law, you are still wrong. Before it was ruled unconstitutional (and therefore void), it was enforceable and people were convicted of it. Exc

>As for the sodomy law, you are still wrong. Before it was ruled unconstitutional (and therefore void), it was enforceable and people were convicted of it. Except I never said that no one had ever been convicted. I'm saying even though the law still is on paper, it doesn't mean someone can be successfully convicted of performing a 'fact pattern' that looks like it might violate the letter of the law. For someone formally trained in law you have a shockingly poor attention to detail or even accurately recalling facts.

otterley 5y ago
You need to stop making personal attacks or you risk being removed from HN.
- notch656a 5y ago
  If saying you haven't recalled facts correctly or paid attention to detail is a 'personal attack', then you calling me 'wrong' and insinuating I was dumb enough to mix up indictment and conviction (despite that I hadn't) is also a personal attack. Stop playing the victim, it's a sad pathetic look. > or you risk being removed from HN. Is this some kind of threat? You have a power play fetish too eh? What would I _ever_ do without non-practicing lawyers arguing with me about the risk of me going to jail for some Texas penal code offense they can't even find a conviction for under one of the most common socially frowned upon 'fact patterns' known to man (Texan drunk at the wheel on his fenced-in property). But hey man, however you keep your razor sharp I guess. -------------------- Other snips from Otterley's attacks on my character: 'Worse, you are a hypocrite: You gladly take full advantage of the protections the law affords you, while expressing disdain for the protections and fairness-guiding that the law affords others.' 'I think we've reached the end of this conversation with a clear understanding of the type of person you are. This is a garden-variety description of egotistical selfishness' 'Good for you. I bet you have a Black friend, too.' Mr. Otterley: YOU are the hypocrite. --------------------- Oh and another one for my friend Otterley from our old conversation, in case we don't meet each other under this username again: 'But I really thank you for the laughs. Maybe the next time I spark up a blunt, I'll stop and think to myself "lawless egotistical selfishness" and think back about dear Otterley'
  - otterley 5y ago
    I admit I did do that in a prior conversation. I apologize. I should not have done that. I disagree with you on many things, but it should not stoop to a personal level.
    - notch656a 5y ago
      Thank you. I also apologize for the times I've overstepped the bounds of politeness, inclusive of my statement regarding 'someone formally trained in law.' I hope from here on out we can focus more attention on making any interactions with each other more focused on learning from each others' different perspectives in a positive and constructive way. I will try channel these experiences into become a better communicator.

otterley 5y ago

You need to stop making personal attacks or you risk being removed from HN.

notch656a 5y ago
If saying you haven't recalled facts correctly or paid attention to detail is a 'personal attack', then you calling me 'wrong' and insinuating I was dumb enough to mix up indictment and conviction (despite that I hadn't) is also a personal attack. Stop playing the victim, it's a sad pathetic look. > or you risk being removed from HN. Is this some kind of threat? You have a power play fetish too eh? What would I _ever_ do without non-practicing lawyers arguing with me about the risk of me going to jail for some Texas penal code offense they can't even find a conviction for under one of the most common socially frowned upon 'fact patterns' known to man (Texan drunk at the wheel on his fenced-in property). But hey man, however you keep your razor sharp I guess. -------------------- Other snips from Otterley's attacks on my character: 'Worse, you are a hypocrite: You gladly take full advantage of the protections the law affords you, while expressing disdain for the protections and fairness-guiding that the law affords others.' 'I think we've reached the end of this conversation with a clear understanding of the type of person you are. This is a garden-variety description of egotistical selfishness' 'Good for you. I bet you have a Black friend, too.' Mr. Otterley: YOU are the hypocrite. --------------------- Oh and another one for my friend Otterley from our old conversation, in case we don't meet each other under this username again: 'But I really thank you for the laughs. Maybe the next time I spark up a blunt, I'll stop and think to myself "lawless egotistical selfishness" and think back about dear Otterley'
- otterley 5y ago
  I admit I did do that in a prior conversation. I apologize. I should not have done that. I disagree with you on many things, but it should not stoop to a personal level.
  - notch656a 5y ago
    Thank you. I also apologize for the times I've overstepped the bounds of politeness, inclusive of my statement regarding 'someone formally trained in law.' I hope from here on out we can focus more attention on making any interactions with each other more focused on learning from each others' different perspectives in a positive and constructive way. I will try channel these experiences into become a better communicator.