Sentences with phrase «set dangerous precedents»

And it had set dangerous precedents with respect to taxes, fiat money, conscription, and the suppression of dissent.»

Whether or not Scaramucci files his lawsuit, his threat has set a dangerous precedent: that attacking a public figure can lead to costly legal fees.

«Any prosecution of WikiLeaks for publishing government secrets would set a dangerous precedent that the Trump administration would surely use to target other news organizations.»

The company so far has pushed back, arguing that such a move would set a dangerous precedent and threaten customer security.

However, this is family time, and it's setting a dangerous precedent to take calls when you're «out of the office.»

Obama also said Senate Republicans are setting a dangerous precedent if they do not consider Garland

This sets a dangerous precedent for other countries and the ECB could act in similar fashion.

They said Ross» investigation didn't provide evidence that imported steel is a risk to U.S. national security and warned that his recommendations set a dangerous precedent.

This unwarranted and unfair attack on Alberta sets a dangerous precedent for Canada with long term repercussions for all Canadians» said the senator.

Temporary migration leaves these workers vulnerable by controlling the conditions of their work, and sets a dangerous precedent for all workers.

While Apple maintains that helping the FBI access the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone would set a dangerous precedent, Bill Gates told the Financial Times that he doesn't quite see it that way:

Anytime you explain away a scientific process with «God did it», it sets a dangerous precedent for believers.

If successful, I fear that Snyder's lawsuit would set a dangerous precedent whereby anyone who felt offended by a distasteful message could silence unpopular speech through massive fines imposed by the courts.

Chief Executive Andrea Williams said: «This ruling sets a dangerous precedent not only for prison chaplains but for any minister who preaches the gospel.

I believe in diplomatic discourse over war, and especially over «pre-emptive strikes,» which set a dangerous precedent, laying the bricks in the road of imperialism.

Every action of consequence sets a dangerous precedent.

Reno may have legitimate concerns about the ideological capture of large philanthropic foundations and universities by the managerial class, but the remedy of an endowment tax, even at 1.4 percent, sets a dangerous precedent.

«In addition, a KORUS withdrawal will set a dangerous precedent that calls into question other existing free trade agreements that are critical for Michigan farmers and agribusinesses at a time of low commodity prices.

Liverpool will remain a circus though, because their pandering to Suarez has set a dangerous precedent.

While I agree that signing for the sake of signing is stupid, by not signing Wenger has set a dangerous precedent that this is the team that he believes can and should win the PL.

If the UFC gives him any ownership it sets a dangerous precedent and even then, what's to stop McGregor from changing his tune again later and demanding even more ownership?

By attempting to set a ceiling that prohibits advertising for unhealthy foods, the USDA may set a floor that opens the floodgates for many other types of marketing in schools, setting a dangerous precedent that goes far beyond food.

By claiming a patent on this methodology, however, CampaignGrid has set a dangerous precedent.

The forcible removal of branding would infringe fundamental legal rights, severely damage principles around intellectual property and set a dangerous precedent for the future of commercial free speech.

The current outpouring of sympathy for the police sets a dangerous precedent.

The same bill was introduced last year but didn't make it through the Assembly after the Bloomberg administration warned it would cost taxpayers $ 17 million and set a dangerous precedent.

This could set a dangerous precedent if left unchecked; when confusion reigns supreme, it could conceivably cause further fragmentation in society.

11 am From Matthew D'Ancona in the Sunday Telegraph: The sacrifice of Mitchell sets a dangerous precedent

«If this bill is passed, it would set a dangerous precedent.

But he's invoking his sweeping budgetary authority in a heavy - handed way that sets a dangerous precedent — and could easily be abused by future governors whose intentions are not so benign.

For the first time in its history, New York has the ability to ensure every vote is fully and accurately counted, but instead of using the tools at our disposal, the judge set a dangerous precedent that could lead to the disenfranchisement of New Yorkers.»

«It sets a dangerous precedent,» says Noel Hidalgo, Code for America's New York Program Manager, «where special interest groups can exempt their communities.»

They wrote: «The verdict and events in this case set a dangerous precedent that how a victim of rape, usually a woman, has behaved in the past can be taken as evidence of the way she behaved at the time of the alleged rape.

Matthew Mincieli, northeast region executive director of TechNet, said had it be enacted, the first - in - the - nation policy would have «set a dangerous precedent across the country.»

If they fail to override the governor's veto, Fasano said, «lawmakers will be setting a dangerous precedent that any governor can abrogate legislative authority under his or her sole discretion.»

The opposition has emerged in both legislative chambers, with the State Senate's new majority leader saying that imposing such oversight on the district, in Rockland County, would set a dangerous precedent, and an Assembly member from Brooklyn who had supported the bill distancing himself from it while raising the specter of anti-Semitism.

Advocates said these evictions set a dangerous precedent.

My view on this issue, as an unbiased observer - I've no idea whether Spelman has done anything wrong or not, but I think the editor is right to say she should not have to resign to clear her name as that would set a dangerous precedent.

«Not only will the proposed legislation infringe our right to privacy, it will also set a dangerous precedent where the government simply re-legislates every time it disagrees with a decision by the European court.

The danger here is not in Albany «setting a dangerous precedent ``.

But Survival International and other groups like ProPurús protested Balbuena's statement and the vague eight - page plan, fearing that it could set a dangerous precedent that encourages contact.

«The adoption of this law may set a dangerous precedent for patients looking to be treated with other unproven stem cell therapies in Europe and other countries,» remarked Hans Clevers, Professor of Molecular Genetics and President of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.

A court case could have set a dangerous precedent.

«Rejecting modern technologies on non-scientific grounds sets a dangerous precedent for the internal market and sends a negative signal for innovative industries worldwide considering whether or not to invest and operate in Europe,» said Beat Späth, director for agricultural biotechnology at the industry association EuropaBio here, in a statement today.

It sounds like an absolutely terrible idea and would set a dangerous precedent.

Trying to maintain this can be hard on the wallet and a strain on conversation, not to mention setting a dangerous precedent for future expectations!

Heineman ultimately settles on a pair of divisive figures from both sides of the border: On the one hand, Dr. José Manuel Mireles, the galvanizing leader of the Michoacán - based militant group Autodefensas, provides a welcome alternative to the weak efforts of the state's police to combat cartel - related violence; on the other, by virtue of taking the law into his own hands, his gun - wielding army sets a dangerous precedent.

Finally giving in could set a dangerous precedent for other games going forward.

But the union, with the backing of the American Federation of Teachers, contends that in its current form the proposal would trample on teachers» rights and set a dangerous precedent by placing an unaccountable private institution...

Josh Viertel, president of Slow Food USA, adds that by allowing fast food corporations to vie for contracts in school cafeterias — the only place on campus that many students interact with food — educators are setting a dangerous precedent.