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We're in the best of hands, pt. 1021
A Washington State lawmaker introduces an AW ban, apparently without reading it, and later is startled to find that it would authorize warrantless searches of owners' homes. I guess he figured they'd have to pass it in order to find out what was in it.
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Other sources claim that he's introduced essentially the same bill in previous sessions, so the "oops, didn't read" might just be lying.
Posted by: Kirk Parker at February 20, 2013 12:03 PM
You know he's a liar.
He's a politician.
Posted by: Anonymous at February 20, 2013 08:25 PM
@Kirk: You are correct.
It was no mistake. Warrantless searches to ensure "safe storage" have been proposed in WA before. I remember writing opposition letters at the time.
Posted by: John Hardin at February 21, 2013 08:07 AM
Since when is not reading a bill you sponsor an excuse? I think not reading the bills you sponsor is worse than proposing something stupid...
Posted by: Jim at February 21, 2013 11:01 AM