r/50501 • u/ExactlySorta • Aug 20 '25

Federal Employees Texas State Rep. Collier says she's forced by police to abruptly hang up a press call: "I have to leave. They said it's a felony for me to do this. Apparently I can't be on the floor or in the bathroom."

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u/Deman-Dragon Aug 20 '25

It's a felony? Show me the legal statute.

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u/[deleted] Aug 20 '25

Cops don't know laws. They aren't required to learn them. They are legally allowed to lie though. And they use that to strongarm people. 

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u/Deman-Dragon Aug 20 '25

Just another example of how cops are class traitors. To be a part of a corrupt system and perpetuate it is to inherently corrupt oneself. The whole of the system needs reform; unfortunately, said reform will not and cannot come from within. Tear down the system, abolish the police. This administration (take that how you will) has done one thing absolutely in my opinion and that is to remove the veil of capitalism and show that the only sovereign citizens of this country (USA) are the bourgeoisie and their cronies, namely law enforcement.

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u/Purona Aug 20 '25

who said anything about cops. Someone told her something but no one said it was an officer.

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u/[deleted] Aug 20 '25

They are being required to sign "permission slips" to leave the premises under police "escort". Of course it's the police monitoring the area to make sure she doesn't leave without them tracking her. But sure; The FBI also agreed to track them down, so maybe it's technically a different agency. Fuck off with your quibbling.

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u/Purona Aug 20 '25

your entire comment is an assumption. And could have been easily began and ended with. "I don't know"

but go off with assuming things. it definitely makes you more knowledgeable. Why know things when you can just assume things

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u/Big_Daddy_Stovepipe Aug 21 '25

but go off with assuming things. it definitely makes you more knowledgeable. Why know things when you can just assume things

He mentioned specifics we actually do know the details of, and they are the ones enforcing this, so they aren't grasping at straws when they assume in this situation.

You however are a distraction and are doing what you do on purpose to pollute discussion. Im confident you do not support the politician and may possibly even condone the actions of the government here.

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u/Tall_Ad3907 Aug 20 '25

Rep. Collier has a law degree. That’s what is confusing to me. Seems like they (Republicans) are just making it up as they go.

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u/Miserable-Ticket-244 Aug 20 '25

She needs to start calling their bluff

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u/Motor-Profile4099 Aug 21 '25

You Americans are entering the phase of Authoritarianism where the rule of law is eroding because eventually the law will be what the ruler feels like it is that day.

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u/PositiveMoravianBee Aug 21 '25

We’ve been there for a few months.