Cruz campaign positively cited Justice Thomas' dissenting opinion defending constitutionality of sodomy bans today: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/28d236513f534d5385a3d51360e5cbf5/ted-cruz-defended-texas-ban-sale-sex-toys-state …
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That, from a SCOTUS lawyer who wants to run a Justice Dep't & appoint judges, is the key question raised by the "obscene device ban" brief.
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Also, re: Cruz today: A federal ban on dildos is different than a state ban, obviously.* * = I really can't believe I wrote that sentence.
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And, I would note: I wrote nothing about this based on the brief itself because I am uncomfortable imputing his SG briefs to him personally.
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Insofar as work Cruz did as SG is echoed by his stated positions as a lawmaker or would-be executive, though, they are relevant.
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Specifically, I think it is worth asking whether he personally believes certain args advanced as SG when they match w his positions now.
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But, today, the reason I decided to pipe up — and raise questions to the campaign — is that their answers seem disingenuous.
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Cruz states a policy preference against dildo bans, as his campaign highlights Thomas saying a policy pref =/= a constitutional decision.
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Seems, at that point, clearly worth asking whether he personally agrees w his brief, which wasn't about policy/was about constitutionality.
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I know this seems like a side issue of a side issue of a side issue. But it is rly about Cruz' view of substantive due process protections.
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@chrisgeidner (cont) … he would be laughed off the face of the planet.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner I believe that if the male population of the US knew Cruz believes they do not have a constitutional right to a wank (cont)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner "private time" means public sale of dildos? huh. liberals talk like that and his side liable to bring up usual horriblesThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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