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NC House Just Passed HB 330 – Allowing Drivers To Legally Hit Protesters Who Block Roads
Charlotte Stories.com ^

Posted on 05/04/2017 8:42:22 PM PDT by TigerClaws

A new bill has just passed the NC House that would allow North Carolina drivers to legally hit protesters who are blocking the road without being sued, as long as they “exercise due care.”

North Carolina House Bill 330 was passed by a 67-48 vote.

It was introduced by Republican Justin Burr and “provides that a person driving an automobile while exercising due care is immune for civil liability for any injury to another if the injured person was participating in a demonstration or protest and blocking traffic.”

“As we’ve seen, time and time again, as folks run out in the middle of the streets and the interstates in Charlotte and attempt to block traffic,” Burr said. The Republican commented that he wants to ensure that “drivers don’t have to fear driving through Charlotte or anywhere in North Carolina.”

“This bill does not allow for the driver of a vehicle to target protesters intentionally,” he added. “It does protect individuals who are rightfully trying to drive down the road.”

Charlotte saw a number of roads blocked after the death of Keith Lamont Scott and the protests that followed last year.

The bill is now heading to the NC Senate for final approval.

What do you think about the new law?


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; Philosophy; Politics/Elections; US: North Carolina; US: Wisconsin
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To: ponygirl

You mean like this group?

!!!!!WARNING!!!!!

(nsfw)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFndfyPUkAAXSXT.jpg


21 posted on 05/04/2017 9:07:10 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: The Antiyuppie
Maybe an ex cop car with bull bars would be appropriate.

A Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins, with a cattle guard, mudders.

22 posted on 05/04/2017 9:12:23 PM PDT by ROCKLOBSTER (The fear of stark justice sends hot urine down their thighs.)
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To: The Antiyuppie
Maybe an ex cop car with bull bars would be appropriate.

Ride in style in two Cadillacs with some bull bars.

23 posted on 05/04/2017 9:13:25 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (Lost my tagline on Flight MH370. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
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To: Publius

Do you recognize the scene ?


24 posted on 05/04/2017 9:13:54 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (Lost my tagline on Flight MH370. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
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To: UCANSEE2

One of the “Death Race” movies?


25 posted on 05/04/2017 9:14:40 PM PDT by Publius ("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill and Publius available at Amazon.)
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To: TXBlair
I’d take a road trip there during protest season (which seems to be year-round), for sure. My friends and I would develop some system of points for tagging protesters. Pantifas would definitely be worth more points than, say, your garden variety hipster. Chicks in silly pink hats wouldn’t count for nearly as much as they’d imagine (as usual).

Point values (YouTube) Snowflakes and SJWs can be 500 each!!)

26 posted on 05/04/2017 9:14:46 PM PDT by Ciaphas Cain (I don't give a damn about your feelings. Try to impress me with your convictions.)
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To: TigerClaws
I bought the patent. I'm going to be rich!


27 posted on 05/04/2017 9:15:24 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: BenLurkin

Is that from an old National Geographic?


28 posted on 05/04/2017 9:15:48 PM PDT by Ken H (Best election ever!)
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To: SandRat
Does this include using a restored vintage M3 Tank?


29 posted on 05/04/2017 9:15:49 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (Lost my tagline on Flight MH370. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
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To: EasySt

“So, it’s all good as long as you’re not burning rubber!”

No, actually you can burn rubber. This law only protects you if they run right out in front of you and you couldn’t stop or miss them because they didn’t give you enough time and room.. If they are standing in front of you, and they are blocking the road, you have the right to drive around them, go another way, or wait until they are arrested. You can’t just nail them.

And this opens up a lot of questions as to can they step in front of you if you swerve to miss them? Hows much action do you have to take before they did the stupid and jumped in there by the law’s interpretation? It’s a crap shoot of legal eagles and how they feel that day.

rwood


30 posted on 05/04/2017 9:17:42 PM PDT by Redwood71
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To: Publius

Not just one, but the original. Death Race 2000. Sylvester Stallone, David Carradine starred.


31 posted on 05/04/2017 9:19:27 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (Lost my tagline on Flight MH370. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
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To: UCANSEE2

A waste of two perfectly good 59 Caddy’s.


32 posted on 05/04/2017 9:19:53 PM PDT by Kickass Conservative (The way Liberals carry on about Deportation, you would think "Mexico" was Spanish for "Auschwitz".)
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To: UCANSEE2

“He scored his own mechanic!”


33 posted on 05/04/2017 9:21:02 PM PDT by Publius ("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill and Publius available at Amazon.)
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To: UCANSEE2

OMG that would be more fun than anything ever in the history of fun!


34 posted on 05/04/2017 9:21:23 PM PDT by chris37 (Donald J. Trump, Tom Brady, The Patriots... American Destiny!)
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To: ponygirl

Lmao. Road rage much? You go girl!


35 posted on 05/04/2017 9:22:47 PM PDT by Kudsman
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

Yes, if my car got surrounded by the fascist thugs and they were beating on my windows, I would gun it and say I feared for my life. Screw them, you cannot reason with an irrational mob.


36 posted on 05/04/2017 9:24:58 PM PDT by GnuThere
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To: ponygirl

Road term abortion.


37 posted on 05/04/2017 9:28:11 PM PDT by Kudsman
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To: UCANSEE2

Ok so 3 grand for the sand rail
1250 for the 350 in it.
another grand for the beefed up tranny and another grand for the suspension.

20 cases of beer for the welding parties.

500 for the spikes

400 bucks for the earl schieb paint job.

Labor and profit of course.

15 grand for a Freeper Mobile.

Quite the grocery getter.


38 posted on 05/04/2017 9:29:55 PM PDT by LesbianThespianGymnasticMidget (God punishes Conservatives by making them argue with fools. Go Trump!)
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To: ponygirl
Tatted, topless, feminist hippo: -100 (comes with severe auto body damage and PTSD to driver)

Be reasonable...there should be some reward for what is obviously a community service.

39 posted on 05/04/2017 9:35:53 PM PDT by gogeo (When your life is based on a false premise...you are indeed insane.)
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To: Publius

Actually, it was euthanasia day at the geriatric ward. Even though old people are worth the most points, at the last second, Frankenstein (David Caradine), swerved to the right, went down the sidewalk, and took out a bunch of doctors and nurses instead. Less points, but he thought they were starting to get to cocky.


40 posted on 05/04/2017 9:42:39 PM PDT by NurdlyPeon (It is the nature of liberals to pervert whatever they touch.)
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