Officials warn Justice Clarence Thomas's wife that her advocacy group is violating law

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http://www.thepoliticalcarnival.net/2010/03/officials-warn-justice-clarence-thomass.html


Remember this post, about Mr. SCOTUS's wife being a Tea Tantrumer? Yeah, me too.


Something was bound to happen... and it did:


Virginia consumer-protection officials have issued a warning letter to the wife of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, saying that her advocacy group is improperly soliciting contributions in the state.


Ruh roh! No free advice from the hubby about how to avoid the long arm of the law?


In a letter sent to Virginia Thomas on Thursday, the Office of Consumer Affairs directed Liberty Central Inc. to the Virginia law that requires groups to register with the office or request an exemption before seeking donations for a charitable purpose.


Now wouldn't you think she would have known that, being that she shares quarters with Mr. Legal and all? Or maybe they limit their convos to Coke cans and stuff. (Bygones)

Soliciting donations for a charitable purpose without registering with the Office of Consumers Affairs could result in fines of up to $5,000 for each violation, the letter said. Wright said it was not unusual for a group to be unaware of the Virginia law.


Even a Supreme Court Justice's spouse's group? Wouldn't they be extra double super duper special cautious?


Then again, Tea Tantrumers tend to blame others for their little oopsies:


"Although we're just getting started, we're already under attack from the left and its allies in the liberal media!" the e-mail said, noting The Times' story.


Aww, poor wittle things.
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GOOD

[DFW]

1. Hubby was in no position to advise her on the law

He couldn't get Scalia on the phone, so how was he to know?

[ChairmanAgnostic]

3. But Alito was there. Ready to take his marching orders, no doubt.

[Bitwit1234]

4. And of course since the articles said he HELPED her get the group

going, isn't he in conflict of interest.

[monmouth]

2. I don't know who Mrs./Ms. Wright is but I believe Ms. Thomas used

Rev. Wright's name to associate him with POTUS. How ironic...LOL.

[FSogol]

5. I'm Sure VA AG Wingnut Cuccinelli will be along to ok whatever they do. n/t

[Bluebear]

7. yuppers.

[mopinko]

6. amazing stupidity

just fucking amazing.