41. Her memo suggested that it would be a dangerous precedent to appear to accede to well-connected lobbyists who might promise campaign donations later on. 42. If its decisions were second-guessed by the full Senate, it would set a dangerous precedent and destroy bipartisanship, he contended. 43. IOC president Jacques Rogge met with the Russians to smooth ruffled feathers, but now a dangerous precedent has been set for future Olympics. 44. It is a tricky role for the American president, one setting what could be a dangerous precedent in a very rocky process. 45. It would also set a dangerous precedent in other cases where lawmakers might be tempted to run interference for companies or industries that are faced with government litigation. 46. It would be a dangerous precedent to allow a player under contract to an NBA team to depart to an overseas club without clarification. 47. It would establish a dangerous precedent. 48. Julie Sternberg, a lawyer with the American Civil Liberties Union, agreed that the ruling created a dangerous precedent. 49. Keeping controversial views off the air sets too dangerous a precedent, one that could double back on those trying to shut Schlessinger up. 50. Moreover, it creates a dangerous precedent. |