@LouisIngenthron i think you are right. it was just a too-clever by half notion that crossed my mind and I thought a bit funny. Republicans dominate the court system here as well as the other branches, so weak defamation protection means they can prosecute their critics, but their own conduct will somehow usually slip by. 1/

@LouisIngenthron we just moved to Florida. i'm not usually overly troubled by political grandstanding, i've enjoyed living in both red and blue states. but the latest parade of Republican proposals really goes beyond my comfort level. my wife really likes our new home, hates in when i talk this way. i hope that trends reverse or at least the fervor pauses so the matter doesn't have to come to a head between us. /fin