sounds like they didn’t even try to prosecute him for the alleged domestic violence, but the jury considered it anyway?
that’s not the way things should work.
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A reminder that this is their reminder that they think it acceptable to kill disabled people on sight, as well as all the rest.
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Alpha Cat has an aggressive tumor in her upper jaw. She started some swelling on the left side last week, and vet suspected another tooth abscess and scheduled more dental surgery for today. The swelling almost doubled in less than a week; X-rays show it has invaded the bone of her upper jaw as well as the soft tissue. Vet won’t/can’t give a timeline, but as fast as it grew, it probably won’t be long: weeks, maybe a month?
I’m a crazy cat lady, but dammit this cat is special. She’s the cat that cat haters like. She’s the cat that cat lovers admit is “the best cat.” She’s been Kiddo’s second mother, and sometimes I’m sure they both think she’s the better one. I know she’s old - at least 16 - with hyperthyroidism and slowly failing kidneys, but this is a gut punch. I was not expecting fucking cancer to get her.
So tonight I sit on my front porch with a glass of mediocre red wine and hold my old cat.
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I’m so sorry to hear this. This is the same exact thing that happened to our Sachi (same first diagnosis of an abscess, even the same age). 
Give your kitty some extra love from me, please.
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I guess I’m wondering why this hasn’t yet been taken up in court. I mean I understand the current makeup of the SCOTUS. But these bans seem to be blatantly unconstitutional. Are people afraid of losing the challenge?
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Someone has to violate it. They would need to be prepared for the legal issues (like having to post bail), have the resources to fund a legal challenge, and the fortitude and money to deal with the inevitable barrage of hate and death threats. It’s possible someone who hasn’t violated it could try to sue, but their standing would be an extra issue.
I’m guessing some of the usual first amendment legal groups are getting prepped. Where the law first gets violated could matter. A not-crazy judge could implement a stay on enforcement. One of the MAGAT judges would be problematic.
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This is the scary-shitty party. I do wonder if an ‘arrest’ could be arranged if someone violating the law, but in a way not intended. A Shakespeare performer, or something like that.
It all fucking sucks.
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I wonder if Patrick Stewart would be up for that?
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At least, it’s highly treatable:
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Thanks for posting this! I meant to post it today… Here’s his video on it from yesterday:
Also…
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First schools, and now this: 
And lawmakers in 29 states have approved or are working on similar laws, as well as ones that allow the creation of hospital police forces. Members of those forces can carry firearms and make arrests. In addition, they have higher training requirements than noncertified officers such as security guards, according to the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety.
Not sure what stats about violence against teachers and students were used to justify SROs, but this IAHSS group seems sus. Hopefully, pols on these committees conducting investigations are casting a much wider net. Not saying there isn’t a problem, but some sources point to changes due to the pandemic.
This group is flooding the media with reports it created, reaching out to medical groups with safety recommendations based on their own findings, providing training/certifications/scholarships for armed security guards, hosting conferences to spread the FUD, and supporting legislation that reinforces their agenda. Is a nonprofit with fundraising appeals and a board like these really the best source to cite without a disclaimer? This is CNN.
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