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Language (again)
In Response To: Yes, and No.... ()

"...shall be subject to expulsion or other disciplinary action."

Okay, I'm hesitant to jump in here, and I may be mistaken, but does not the phrase "subject to" indicate a possible outcome rather than a certain one? All of these arguments below in this thread seem to be ignoring this crucial word. The bylaw, as written, indicates to me that members violating... MIGHT BE expelled or disciplined... not WILL BE expelled or disciplined.

The "MAY" vs "SHALL" argument is not meaningful under those circumstances... unless you think that the distinction between "MAY POSSIBLY BE" and "SHALL POSSIBLY BE" is of consequence.

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CHIP COLLECTING BAD BET FOR STATE GAMING WORKERS
It's regulations aimed at low level civil service
Re: It's regulations aimed at low level civil serv
Not only that .... 2 of the 3 are club members....
Shouldn't the word be "SHALL"
Yes, and No....
"SHALL BE CONVICTED OF A CRIMINAL OFFENSE"
Re: "SHALL BE CONVICTED OF A CRIMINAL OFFENSE"
Re: "SHALL BE CONVICTED OF A CRIMINAL OFFENSE"
Re: Yes, and No - How about
Re: Yes, and No - How about
THE WORD "OFFENSE" IS THE PROBLEM (ARCHIE)
Language (again)
Jay, I disagree because
Re: Language (again)
Re: CHIP COLLECTING BAD BET FOR STATE GAMING WORKE
Re: CHIP COLLECTING BAD BET FOR STATE GAMING WORKE
Government and common sense are an
Re: CHIP COLLECTING BAD BET FOR STATE GAMING WORKE
I agree...
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Re: CHIP COLLECTING the issue?

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