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This led GRNC to file suit in county court seeking a preliminary injunction to suspend the “no guns” policy for the upcoming fair, set to begin on Oct. 16.
Wake County Judge Donald Stephens denied the injunction Monday.
“I do have a great respect for the constitutional right for citizens to possess and bear arms, but I do believe that it would be unwise and imprudent for firearms to be carried into the State Fair,” said Stephens. “And if there’s some way that I can interpret these statutes to prohibit that, I will.”
And if there’s some way that I can interpret these statutes to prohibit that, I will.
ReplyDeleteI suppose that the "Honorable" Judge Stephens deserves credit at least for so openly acknowledging that he's legislating from the bench.
It's funny how sloppy you get with definitions when it suits. The judge's own words said that he "interprets" not that he legislates.
DeleteWhy do you find it so irresistible to twist what your opponents say.
So you don't think creatively "interpreting" the statues in order to reach his desired destination is, in effect, using the power of the bench to "twist" (to borrow your word) the legislation in the direction he wanted it to go?
DeleteI directly quoted the subhuman little pusbag, which makes it kinda difficult to mislead about what he said.
Just like Scalia interprets the Constitution his way, but since you disagree with this judge's interpretation he's not allowed his interpretation. So it's only your way, or it's unconstitutional. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
DeleteActually, Anon, we don't even need to take this as far as the Constitution. It's in clear violation of North Carolina law. Try again, if you grow a new brain cell or two. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
Delete"So you don't think creatively "interpreting" the statues in order to reach his desired destination"
DeleteThat's not what he does. He simply interprets the meaning of the words like any judge.
He said that's what he would do.
DeleteAnd if there’s some way that I can interpret these statutes to prohibit that, I will.
North Carolina law, as of Oct. 1, 2013, specifically prohibits banning licensed concealed carry at such events. The only way around that is with creative "interpretation" of the law, in furtherance of the judge's agenda--an agenda he announced he would pursue.
Sorry criminal thinker, you obviously did not read the full article. The judge gave his reasons based on solid law, including that exhibitions are on private property and charging a fee, it's not public property free for all to enjoy, therefore that law you cite does not apply. Try again shit for brains criminal thinker.
DeleteGood points, Anonymous. Plus, Kurt, your link to such an impartial site is not very convincing.
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