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WillyT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-24-04 09:57 PM
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What Happens If The SCOTUS Votes 4 To 4 In The Pledge Case ???
With Scalia recused it could happen.

What happens if a decision ends in a tie?

:shrug:
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Langis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-24-04 09:58 PM
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1. The lower courts decision stands
I think
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valphoosier Donating Member (79 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-24-04 09:59 PM
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2. Nothing
The lower court's ruling would stand.

But, don't count on that happening...
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LibertyorDeath Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-24-04 10:02 PM
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3. Then it's kicked over to Krusty
:)
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Journeyman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-24-04 10:48 PM
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4. Then we switch to the "Patriot's Digest" version of the pledge. . .
"I pledge allegiance to liberty and justice for all."
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