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To: robertpaulsen
robertpaulsen said: "The federal government does NOT have a problem with Oregon's assisted suicide law -- that is a proper state function."

Similar to the argument that Kalifornians have a state-protected right to self-defense but no right to keep and bear arms. They are expected to protect themselves from armed criminals with harsh words and stern warnings. That is, except for the top state officials for whose protection tax-payers pay millions per year.

15 posted on 06/08/2005 5:48:37 PM PDT by William Tell
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To: William Tell
That's the way the citizens of California want it. If they wanted to change the laws, or even the State Constitution, they have that power.

Do you have a problem with each state deciding how they want to live? Are you more comfortable with one set of laws that apply to every state?

Perhaps I should be asking you, "Do you believe in the concept of a "republic" and agree with its implementation in the US?"

18 posted on 06/08/2005 8:35:56 PM PDT by robertpaulsen
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