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Congrats. You just made the best argument for gun control there is....i.e. people cannot be trusted to behave in a non criminal way with this tool, therefore the tool should be banned.

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Government has nearly unlimited resources and little to no accountability. They can punish you by using the courts. Guilty or not. The old saying goes, you may be the rap but you wont beat the ride.

Its called violating your rights under the color of law. Freedom is secured with force. Thats why we have a 2nd amendement. Tyranny is also backed with force and is why we should have guns to oppose it. Misuse of flock by government proves why we should be allowed to have guns, not the opposite.

If flock is allowed there needs be strict laws and severe punishment for government offficials that misuse it. But like qualified immunity, governemnt rarely holds themselves to the same standards as its citizenry. Accountability for thee, but not for me!

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Once again, not what my cursory glance is showing. Can you point me toward documented evidence that this is happening?

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Not the point. The guy in the video had flock used to track and intimidate him because he dared speak out at City Counsel meetings. That is clearly a violation of his 1st and likely 4th amendment rights.

Used to track and intimidate you if you dare disagree with your lords and saviors the governement.



These cameras need laws to reign in their use. Police should not be able to use them at a whim.

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Had to ask twice for silverware and napkins

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Took my son a couple times this summer. He's just learning and loves the Angey Birds game. Anywho, same problem. Who serves food and makes it an act of congress to get a damn napkin.

No power fist. Did remind me of Dr Seuss. Lol.

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Progressive will only defend you

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I dont think what they do is really a defense. More like negotiate a settlement.

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Considering they haven't had the funds to build one and it takes a decade to get them online....

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We can pull out crude/gas from the ground, treat the gas, and then move the crude, NGLs, and residue and build the piepleine to connect this all to the gulf coast feom New Mexico in under two years but we cant build a desalinization plant on the Gulf Coast and move the water into town?

WTF is so special about filtering water?

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Case in point: I had some flooring done recently. American guy said it was a 3-day job. We scheduled him, but then he flaked out, wouldn’t come out to the job for one reason and then another. Finally got fed up, contacted a Mexican guy Friday night, him and one other dude showed up the next Monday morning, they did the job in one day, and they did a great job.

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I had a driveway extension job, called a guy that my neighbor recommended from some work he had done (patio extension, driveway, and extended roof over patio). He shows up in a very nice 1 ton truck. Spoke good ole country boy english because he was a God fearing american. Came back on time with one other american black dude and knocked it it out while I was at work and charged a very fair price for the job.

So, now what.

All three of our French Bulldogs are 100% immune. Fearless and dumb as stumps. Unless its a frog, then they act like they are up against Godzilla.

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The short answer is:
No, a Catholic is generally not required to use an "official Vatican-approved" image of a saint on a rosary. A craftsman can design and cast his own saint medals, crucifixes, and centerpieces as long as they respectfully depict the saint and do not contain doctrinal errors.

A few points:
Is there an official Vatican version?
Not usually.
The Catholic Church generally does not maintain a single official image for most saints. Throughout history, saints have been depicted in many different artistic styles and cultures.
For example, Saint Francis of Assisi has been portrayed by hundreds of artists over centuries. The common identifying symbols (animals, birds, brown habit, stigmata, etc.) help people recognize him, but there is no single required image.

Likewise, Saint Patrick might be shown with a shamrock, bishop's vestments, or snakes, depending on the artist.
What about rosary centerpieces and medals?

Most commercial rosary parts are simply produced by manufacturers. A company such as Sisters of Carmel or another supplier is generally selling a design they chose to use, not "the Vatican's official version."

The Church blesses rosaries, but it does not normally dictate the exact artwork on every medal.

Could you carve and cast your own?
Absolutely.
Historically, many Catholic artisans, monks, nuns, goldsmiths, and woodworkers created their own religious art.

The important considerations would be:
The depiction should be reverent.
The saint should be identifiable.
The symbolism should not contradict Catholic teaching.
Any inscriptions should be accurate.

Any restrictions at all?

The main area where approval sometimes matters is when something claims a special spiritual status, such as:
an officially approved apparition image,
certain sacramentals with specific promises attached,
official diocesan or Vatican seals.

For ordinary saint medals on a rosary, there is generally considerable artistic freedom.
If the rosary is blessed later
A priest can bless a rosary regardless of whether the medals were commercially purchased or handcrafted, provided the item is suitable as a devotional object.

So if this gentleman carves a medal of Saint Michael the Archangel or Saint Benedict from scratch and casts it in silver, that would ordinarily be viewed as a work of religious craftsmanship, not a violation of Church rules.

The one exception I'd mention is the Saint Benedict medal specifically. That medal traditionally contains particular letters and inscriptions associated with its blessing and symbolism. An artistic rendering of St. Benedict is fine, but if you're trying to make an actual "St. Benedict Medal," you'd want the traditional inscriptions to be correct.

So my answer would be: Yes, you can create your own saint images and cast your own rosary components. There is generally no requirement to use a Vatican-approved mold or the exact artwork sold by a particular supplier.

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