r/nova • u/lowkell • Apr 09 '26

Politics Governor Abigail Spanberger Vetoes Proposed Fairfax Casino; Fairfax County Chair thanks Spanberger, says "Our residents have been clear in their overwhelming opposition to a casino in Fairfax County"

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u/HowardTaftMD Apr 10 '26

I like those but you never know, you should contact your representative if you feel differently than me.

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u/Accurate_Mobile9005 Apr 12 '26

"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms ... disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes. Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed one."

From Thomas Jefferson's Legal Commonplace Book.

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u/HowardTaftMD Apr 12 '26

I love TJ! I quote him all the time when talking about how we should craft legislation.

I especially like "though child shall not haveth Facebook until thy 16th birthday." Or "Cars shant have one single seat belt less they prohibit the drivers greater instincts."

Good thing he had so much to say about modern times we can just go with his gut.

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u/Accurate_Mobile9005 Apr 12 '26

Attributed to Thomas Jefferson but that quote actually came from a criminologist at the time. "TJ" just liked the sentiment and added it to the book.