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To: FreedominJesusChrist
LAW: It is illegal to taunt someone for refusing to participate in a duel.

COUNTRY: USA / STATE: West Virginia

CITATION: §61-2-24. Taunting for nonparticipation in duel; penalty.

ACTUAL: If any person post another, or in writing or in print use any reproachful or contemptuous language to or concerning another, for not fighting a duel, or for not sending or accepting a challenge, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, shall be confined in jail not more than six months, or fined not exceeding one hundred dollars.

This might be a more civilized society if people faced the threat of having to fight duels. I can imagine if Bill Clinton lived in the 19th century, he would have had to be an excellent shot considering the kinds of provocation he would have engaged in.

11 posted on 09/13/2002 3:48:31 PM PDT by Paleo Conservative
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To: Paleo Conservative
Correct, the likes of Bill Clinton wouldn't survive long if he was left to fend for himself.
16 posted on 09/13/2002 4:23:29 PM PDT by FreedominJesusChrist
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To: Paleo Conservative
I suspect if the man had lived in earlier times he might have controlled his mouth more. He lacks the physical courage to back up his statements with action.
31 posted on 09/14/2002 6:59:43 AM PDT by RipSawyer
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To: Paleo Conservative
This might be a more civilized society if people faced the threat of having to fight duels. I can imagine if Bill Clinton lived in the 19th century, he would have had to be an excellent shot considering the kinds of provocation he would have engaged in.

More likely, he'd duel the way he golfs.

41 posted on 09/17/2002 6:41:55 AM PDT by steve-b
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