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proud2BlibKansan

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Wed Nov-07-07 06:28 PM
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Kansas lawyer sues President Bush

TOPEKA, Kan. -- A lawyer arrested last year after holding an anti-war sign at a political rally where President Bush spoke has filed a lawsuit, claiming the chief executive violated his constitutional rights.

Dennis Hawver, an Ozawkie attorney who has run as a Republican and a Libertarian in unsuccessful bids for Congress and the governor's office, filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Bush and the Kansas Republican Party. The lawsuit alleges that Hawver's Nov. 5, 2006, arrest at the Kansas Expocentre rally was a "politically motivated violation of my civil and constitutional rights especially regarding my First Amendment right of political expression."

About 7,000 people attended the GOP rally meant to help then-Rep. Jim Ryun keep his Second Congressional District seat. Ryun lost the race to Democrat Nancy Boyda.

Hawver said he was arrested after holding up a sign stating "Stop War" when Bush was speaking. He said a Kansas Republican Party representative instructed two men to arrest and remove him from the gathering.

more . . . http://www.kmbc.com/politics/14532377/detail.html?rss=kc1&psp=news

http://primebuzz.kcstar.com/?q=node/8117

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kestrel91316

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Wed Nov-07-07 06:37 PM
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1. This should be fun - a Republican attorney "abusing" the legal system

and suing a fellow Republican. My oh my.

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proud2BlibKansan

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Wed Nov-07-07 06:41 PM
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2. He's actually more of a Libertarian

He ran for office as a Libertarian.

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kestrel91316

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Wed Nov-07-07 07:00 PM
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3. Whatever. I'm sure he's one of the folks who froths at the mouth about

"frivolous lawsuits" and "trial lawyers", demanding tort reform and limits on jury awards to protect big business).

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proud2BlibKansan

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Wed Nov-07-07 11:45 PM
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6. How are you sure?

I am not saying he doesn't. I honestly don't know.

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kestrel91316

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Thu Nov-08-07 02:34 PM
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7. Just a strong hunch. I'm usually right in my hunches.

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MuseRider

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Wed Nov-07-07 08:00 PM
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4. I get the Hawvers mixed up.

Is this the guy who does the Hawver Report on the statehouse or is that Martin? I don't know, can't afford to subscribe but I wish I could. Must not be the same guy. :shrug: I think they are brothers but I can't say for certain. I went to school with one of them....gosh they must be memorable!

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proud2BlibKansan

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Wed Nov-07-07 11:44 PM
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5. I don't know them

I saw this guy after they kicked him out of this event. He was talking to a reporter.

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