Sentences with phrase «to set a dangerous precedent»
Finally giving in could set a dangerous precedent for other games going forward.
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And beyond that shocking statistic, it would also set another 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!
Taking away their autonomy and accountability sets a dangerous precedent.
The erosion of encryption sets a dangerous precedent which may well have wider effects — undermining user confidence in the internet as a means of communication of sensitive material, whether that be personal medical and banking records or commercial negotiations.
I think this entire situation sets a dangerous precedent when newspapers can augment important photos in order to not offend their readership.
Ocarina of Time set a dangerous precedent by including the Gold Skulltulas, hidden gold spiders throughout the game that when defeated yielded a token.
Sadly Harvard's student - run newspaper derided their protest saying it «set a dangerous precedent in an academic institution that prides itself on open discourse» because instead of challenging Mankiw to defend his position they excluded him from the dialogue.
They made a boatload of money off him already, but if they continue to give into his demands at this rate, it could not only be detrimental to the future of the company, but also set a dangerous precedent with McGregor himself.
This could set a dangerous precedent if left unchecked; when confusion reigns supreme, it could conceivably cause further fragmentation in society.
Chief Executive Andrea Williams said: «This ruling sets a dangerous precedent not only for prison chaplains but for any minister who preaches the gospel.
Left intact, DACA sets a dangerous precedent by giving the executive branch sweeping authority to ignore the laws enacted by Congress and change our nation's immigration laws to suit a president's own policy preferences.»
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.
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.
Every action of consequence sets a dangerous precedent.
As for the Rambo and Welbeck deals, I'm a little more cynical on that front, because I think what's happening with Özil and Alexis and what happened with the Ox have now set a dangerous precedent.
Update: See Seth Oldmixon's response to this development, CampaignGrid's Patent Sets Dangerous Precedent.
Mark Harper's departure sets a dangerous precedent which ushers in a poisonous and authoritarian political climate
The current outpouring of sympathy for the police sets a dangerous precedent.
Krueger argued that the moratorium sets a dangerous precedent «that local solutions to local environmental issues will be overturned in Albany.»
By this unprecedented merging of time limits for failure to take reasonable care and accidental errors, applying to a wide range of matters just because there is an «offshore» element, it risks setting a dangerous precedent and potentially undermining and devaluing carefully compliant behaviour.
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.»
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.»
Advocates said these evictions 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.
«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.
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.
Josh Viertel, president of Slow Food USA, says allowing fast food corporations to vie for contracts in school cafeterias sets a dangerous precedent.
Forgetting the absurd «investment» part, doesn't this mentality set a dangerous precedent?
I think this inquiry sets a dangerous precedent.
B.C. Motor Vehicles Reference set a dangerous precedent for future decisions.
While some submit that the order granted is consistent with standard rules and norms of private international law, others contend that such an order sets a dangerous precedent that will enable the global restriction of information impacting other countries, all without input from the courts of those affected countries.
In appealing the decision to the Ontario Court of Appeal, the respondent physicians argued that the decision of Himel J. set a dangerous precedent, «requir [ing] them to obtain the consent of patients before withholding or withdrawing treatment that they consider to be of no medical value.»
Although Russia has not created a new legal doctrine it has set a dangerous precedent liberalising the standard of international law self - defence.
Bargaining up front sets a dangerous precedent that can be tough to change.
The DAO bailout set a dangerous precedent of being able to arbitrarily change the state of the ledger.
Ottawa, Ontario — A Canadian court order forcing Google to block certain websites from its search results around the world sets a dangerous precedent for online free expression, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) said today.
Disney's actions, which include an indefinite ban on any interaction with The Times, are antithetical to the principles of a free press and set a dangerous precedent in a time of already heightened hostility toward journalists.
And it had set dangerous precedents with respect to taxes, fiat money, conscription, and the suppression of dissent.»
Obama also said Senate Republicans are setting a dangerous precedent if they do not consider Garland
The Sugar Association, the trade group for producers of sugar cane and sugar beets invokes science as the reason for its intense opposition: «We are concerned that the ruling sets a dangerous precedent that is not grounded in science, and could actually deter us from our shared goal of a healthier America.»
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...
It may also set a dangerous precedent, allowing other countries eager to protect their own industries to act unilaterally.
His invocation of a rarely used national - security clause to justify the tariffs will further undermine the WTO and set a dangerous precedent for other countries to act unilaterally in self - interest.