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NJ gov ‘wasn’t thinking of the Bill of Rights’ when he banned religious gatherings
Life Site News ^ | April 16, 2020 | Martin Bürger

Posted on 04/16/2020 12:18:04 PM PDT by Morgana

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1 posted on 04/16/2020 12:18:04 PM PDT by Morgana
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To: Morgana

When leftist s***bags like Murphy think of the Bill of Rights at all, they think only of how to get around or subvert it.


2 posted on 04/16/2020 12:20:15 PM PDT by Sicon ("All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." - G. Orwell)
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To: Morgana

Hence the problem.


3 posted on 04/16/2020 12:20:58 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Morgana

the people of the state should say “Well, we weren’t thinking of contracts when we hired you- you’re fired!”


4 posted on 04/16/2020 12:21:48 PM PDT by Bob434
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To: Morgana

Geez I wasn’t thinking murder was against to law when I opened fired on him. Think that would fly?


5 posted on 04/16/2020 12:21:59 PM PDT by Bommer (I am a MAGA-Deplorian! It is the way! It is the only way!)
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To: Morgana

Donut Boy Christie never thought about it either.


6 posted on 04/16/2020 12:22:15 PM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizens Are Born Here of Citizen Parents_Know Islam, No Peace-No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: Morgana
Happens to the worst of 'em.


7 posted on 04/16/2020 12:25:07 PM PDT by Delta 21 (Be strong & prosper, be weak & die! Stay true.... ~~ Donald J. Trump)
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To: Morgana

Not even the atheist commies at their height in the 1960s dared to just ban all religious gatherings by decree.


8 posted on 04/16/2020 12:27:17 PM PDT by Red6
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Here's the oath of office for the Governor of New Jersey ...

I, [NAME OF ELECTED GOVERNOR], elected governor of the State of New Jersey, do solemnly promise and swear, that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same, and to the governments established in the United States and in this state under the authority of the people, and that I will diligently, faithfully, impartially, justly, and to the best of my knowledge and ability, execute the said office in conformity with the powers delegated to me, and that I will to the utmost of my skill and ability, promote the peace and prosperity and maintain the lawful rights of the said state, so help me God.

If Fail Murphy wasn't thinking about the Bill of Rights at any time during his tenure as governor, then he should resign immediately because he has failed to even live up to his own oath of office.

9 posted on 04/16/2020 12:29:06 PM PDT by Alberta's Child ("And somewhere in the darkness ... the gambler, he broke even.")
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If Fail Murphy wasn't thinking about the Bill of Rights at any time during his tenure as governor, then he should resign immediately because he has failed to even live up to his own oath of office.

But, but, but, the science and the data . . .

LOL.

10 posted on 04/16/2020 12:41:33 PM PDT by savedbygrace (But God)
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To: Alberta's Child

Beautiful.


11 posted on 04/16/2020 12:49:48 PM PDT by Beowulf9
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None of these assholes have ever read the Constitution, yet they swear an oath to it. Bunch of lazy, pathetic liars and crooks.


12 posted on 04/16/2020 12:51:17 PM PDT by Cobra64 (Common sense isnÂ’t common anymore.)
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To: Lurkinanloomin

When did Christie ban religious gatherings?


13 posted on 04/16/2020 12:56:21 PM PDT by Trump.Deplorable
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“wasn’t thinking of the Bill of Rights” ... “That’s above my paygrade,”

His 'paygrade' not only includes upholding the Bill of Rights, it's based on it. If he believes the Bill of Rights is above his paygrade, then he just admitted that he's under qualified for the position, and should resign accordingly.

14 posted on 04/16/2020 1:00:40 PM PDT by Mr_Moonlight (Ich bin ein Irredeemable Deplorable)
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To: Morgana

Article I section 3 of the New Jersey State Constitution also calls for the freedom of worship. Let the litigation begin.


15 posted on 04/16/2020 1:00:50 PM PDT by Captain Compassion (I'm just sayin')
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To: Trump.Deplorable

He did nothing to restore the 2nd Amendment rights to New Jersey.


16 posted on 04/16/2020 1:03:58 PM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizens Are Born Here of Citizen Parents_Know Islam, No Peace-No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: Morgana

The governor is getting a bad rap. He’s banning all assemblies of more than 50 people. His motive is without question only to reduce the spread of the disease.

If 50 people gather together and three have Corona, after the gathering is over possibly 20 will have Corona and they can spread it to others that didn’t attend.

The governor must think of those others. Those 50 people by gathering can become a danger to others.


17 posted on 04/16/2020 1:04:44 PM PDT by cymbeline
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To: Morgana

The problem with Wicca-tholics like Murphy, Pelosi, et. al., is they call others Nazis while failing to realize that they are acting just like the German Nazis of 90 years ago right up to and including the occult beliefs and practices.


18 posted on 04/16/2020 1:17:38 PM PDT by MIchaelTArchangel
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Read the text of the Federal judge's decision when he issued a restraining order against the governor of Kentucky to prevent him from shutting down a religious service on Easter Sunday. It's an illuminating look at how Federal courts apply First Amendment protections to religious institutions.

The basic issue is this: If a government imposes restrictions on religious institutions while allowing business establishments to operate under similar conditions without those restrictions in place, then the government has violated the First Amendment rights of the religious institution.

If Walmart and grocery stores can operate with protective measures in place, then there is no damn good reason why a church couldn't do the same thing.

The State of New Jersey is going to get its ass handed to it in Federal court when this is all over ... and Murphy's "I wasn't thinking of the Bill of Rights" statement is going to be Exhibit A for every plaintiff who sues him.

19 posted on 04/16/2020 1:19:52 PM PDT by Alberta's Child ("And somewhere in the darkness ... the gambler, he broke even.")
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To: Morgana
Democratic New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said he “wasn’t thinking of the Bill of Rights” when he prohibited large gatherings of more than 50 people, including religious gatherings, in his state due to the coronavirus pandemic. “That’s above my paygrade,”

If a basic understanding of the meaning of the Bill of Rights is "above his paygrade", how could have possibly have taken his Oath of Office?
20 posted on 04/16/2020 1:22:54 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana (There is no salvation in politics)
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