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In response to "I can sorta understand why people may feel that way." by ty97

Yeah, none of the big ones that come to mind seem to affect me directly. I can't get an abortion, I'm not a black kid going to a public school, etc.

Posted by Dr.Vermin (aka Dr.Vermin) Jul 13 '09, 14:18

...I rarely make my own 'Bong Hits 4 Jesus' banners, and when I do, I always keep them away from school events.

Which, again, doesn't mean that I'm not affected. I'm sure I am.

This should be a poll: hey law nerds - which SC judgment in my lifetime has directly affected my life?

Responses:

you're forgetting the Texas sodomy law case... -- nm - znufrii Jul 13, 14:29
there's gotta be one about oral sex. -- nm - Reagen Jul 13, 14:26 1
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DC v Heller? -- (link) - Roger More Jul 13, 14:26
Ever been arrested and had your Miranda rights given to you? -- nm - loosilu Jul 13, 14:25 3
- A good chunk of people believe that decisions related to those kinds of rights (5th amendment, 4th amendment, etc.) only apply to criminals. - pmb Jul 13, 14:28 1
  - if only. -- nm - loosilu Jul 13, 14:29
- Nope. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Jul 13, 14:27
I'm not sure it's fare to limit rulings to your lifetime, but I bet many people do. -- nm - ty97 Jul 13, 14:25
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- nice. -- nm - loosilu Jul 13, 14:28
- That was well done. - Dr.Vermin, cut to the quick Jul 13, 14:27
- *golf clap* -- nm - Guy Jul 13, 14:24
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- Yup. Just barely. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Jul 13, 14:22 1
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Yeah, none of the big ones that come to mind seem to affect me directly. I can't get an abortion, I'm not a black kid going to a public school, etc.

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