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Finally a prosecutor that understands the law!

Right Wing Wacko

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What would it take to recruit this guy for one of our counties?
''The issue is clear,'' Martin said. ''When it comes to gun-control legislation, any city ordinance is preempted by state law and that makes any Allentown law unenforceable.''


Any officer who makes an arrest under the ordinance could face obstruction of justice charges, Martin said in an interview Monday.

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_5gun.6609343sep30,0,7760728.story
 

Bear 45/70

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amlevin wrote:
Any officer who makes an arrest under the ordinance could face obstruction of justice charges, Martin said in an interview Monday.

Hmmm! What an interesting approach. Wonder if that would work here?
First you have to find a prosecutor that actually will follow the law instead of playing politics with it.
 
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