Woman sues over N.C. anti-cohabitation law

AP ^ | 3/29/5

[SALChamps03]

There are many laws that have been on the books that have never been challenged. My point is that when this law is challenged, it will fall. I see it as open and shut.

[inquest]

You were saying that the law was against the Constitution, not making a prediction that the courts would strike it down. They'll strike down any law that doesn't fit with their ideology (see Roe vs Wade), but that doesn't mean it's unconstitutional. To claim that it is requires actually looking at the Constitution (and applying common sense to its words).

[SALChamps03]

I am fairly certain that the concept pf freedom of association is in the Constitution. I will have to research. Until then, i stand corrected.

[SALChamps03]

I am fairly certain that the concept of freedom of association is in the Constitution. I will have to research. Until then, I stand corrected.

[docbnj]

If she was breaking the law, she should not be employed in a government agency.

States have the right to regulate in this area. It would be hard to get such a law paseed today, but I like it, inconvenient as it would have made things for me in my wilder days. However, I am not sympathetic with cohabitors, because they are generally selfish and irresponsible. The state has an interest in encouraging people instead to be industrious and responsible.

Libertarians think that such cohabitation should be allowed, and thus they encourage a culture of people who are essentially overgrown spoiled children. The effect of having a population of that sort is national disaster.

I hope that those responsible enjoy what is coming.

[Still Thinking]

If you believe in the at-will principle regarding employment, the boss was completely in his rights.

I do believe in employment at will in the productive (private) sector, but suspect it may be too good for public servants.

[silvrjuggalette1]

It used to be that women were not considered anything but property ie in earlier domestic violence cases men would be charged with "Abusing Livestock" when hurting women. Now we can go to war die for our country but we better not be unwed and living with a man. Shame Shame and I would have thought after all these years we have evolved some over the course of 100 years! Living in sin?? Let he has sinned not cast the first stone...Yeah I don't hear any stones hitting dirt.

[goldstategop]

I rarely agree with the ACLU on anything but who I have a consensual relationship with another adult is none of the government's business. Period.

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")

[ExGeeEye]

prosecution of women for being scolds

I could live with that. I have a close family member to whom it would apply in spades.