Sentences with phrase «argued opponents of the legislation»

But another bill sponsor, Brooklyn Councilman Brad Lander, argued opponents of the legislation were misreading its language and stirring up unnecessary fear.

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True.com's opponents also argue that the proposed legislation is not about safe internet dating but is simply a marketing ploy by the company to gain more business at their expense, and that rather than strengthening the dating industry the legislation could lead to a decline in the industry if it makes people leary of using internet dating at all.

Opponents of the legislation argued that the law is an affront to the most basic rights guaranteed under the charter: freedom of religion and the freedom of association.

We can expect opponents of patent reform to argue that today's decisions mean that we should delay, or even abandon, efforts to pass new patent legislation.